Abstract
Boron segregates in a non-equilibrium segregation mode at lath, packet, block boundaries as well as prior austenite grain boundaries (PAGBs) in 2.25Cr1.6WVNb steel coarse grain heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) during the thermal cycle, and tends to segregate only at PAGBs in the same mode during the high-temperature tensile test. Boron segregation along PAGB increases GB plasticity but not inter-granular strength. This is because the boron segregation at PAGBs occupies the vacancies and other defect positions, which inhibits the nucleation and growth of micro-voids, and reduces plasticity consumption. As a result, the hot ductility of CGHAZ is enhanced.
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