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http://dx.doi.org/10.14773/cst.2010.9.2.067

Effects of Niobium Microalloying on Microstructure and Properties of Hot-Dip Galvanized Sheet

Mohrbacher, Hardy (NiobelCon bvba)

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Corrosion Science and Technology / v.9, no.2, 2010 , pp. 67-73 More about this Journal

Abstract

Niobium microalloying is effective in hot-rolled and cold-rolled steels by providing a fine-grained microstructure resulting in increased strength. To optimize the strengthening effect, alloy design and hot-rolling conditions have to be adapted. As a key issue the dissolution and precipitation characteristics of Nb are discussed in particular with regard to the run-out table conditions. It is then considered how the hot-rolled microstructure and the solute state of Nb interact with the hot-dip galvanizing cycle. The adjusted conditions allow controlling the morphology and distribution of phases in the cold-rolled annealed material. Additional precipitation hardening can be achieved as well. The derived options can be readily applied to produce conventional HSLA and IF high strength steels as well as to modern multiphase steels. It will be explained how important application properties such as strength, elongation, bendability, weldability and delayed cracking resistance can be influenced in a controlled and favorable way. Examples of practical relevance and experience are given.

Keywords

microalloying; strength; galvanizing; delayed cracking; weldability;

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