TEM Microstructural Investigation of 0.63C-12.7Cr Martensitic Stainless Steel during Various Tempering Treatments

Abstract:

Microstructure of 0.63C-12.7Cr martensitic stainless steel during various tempering treatments was investigated in this study. Results demonstrate that finely distributed primary carbides were observed on 0.63C-12.7Cr martensitic stainless steel. The matrix phase of 0.63C-12.7Cr martensitic stainless steel when tempered below 500 °C was identified as martensite. However, the matrix structure when tempered at 500 °C and 600 °C was found containing of both ferrite and martensite. On carbide particles, mixed of M7C3 and M23C6 particles were observed on all specimens when tempered at 200-600 °C. The amount of M7C3 carbides was found decreased as the tempered temperature was increased.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 79-82)
• Pages: 2107-2110
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.79-82.2107
• Online since: August 2009
• Authors: Yu Li Lin, Chih Chung Lin, An Chun Liu, Hong Jen Lai
• Keywords: Carbide, Martensitic Stainless Steel, Microstructural Investigation, Tempering Treatment

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