Abstract
The tensile and low-cycle fatigue properties of Fe–Mn–Al–C austenitic steels without and with Nb–V microalloying are analyzed comparatively. The Nb–V microalloyed Fe–Mn–Al–C steel shows higher strength and lower elongation. The cyclic deformation behavior is noted as continuous cyclic softening. The fatigue life of the Nb–V microalloyed steel is higher at total strain amplitudes of 0.4% and 0.6%, but lower at 0.8% than that of the non-microalloyed one. The microstructures of the steels after fatigue test show parallel deformation bands, which are composed of planar dislocations. The precipitation of (Nb,V)C has a positive influence on improving the fatigue life compared with the κ-carbides.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
