Morphology of Cementite decomposition in an Fe-Cr-C Alloy

Zi Kui Liu, John Ågren

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Abstract

Dissolution of spheroidal cementite in austenite at 910°C has been studied by means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Three different morphologies of transformation have been observed. Most of the particles undergo a more or less homogeneous shrinkage. However, some of the particles transform to austenite by a Widmanstätten type of reaction, whereby austenitic plates form inside the cementite. It is also observed that some of the cementite transforms to M7C3 carbide and austenite by a eutectoid reaction. The results can be understood by considering the phase diagram and assuming that local equilibrium prevails at the phase interface during the reaction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationZentropy
Subtitle of host publicationTools, Modelling, and Applications
PublisherJenny Stanford Publishing
Pages603-620
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781040118566
ISBN (Print)9789815129441
StatePublished - Aug 23 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • General Chemistry
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Medicine
  • General Chemical Engineering

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