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Using confocal scanning laser microscopy to characterise as-cast microstructures using cooling rates representative of thin slab direct cast steels

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Slater, Carl and Davis, Claire (2016) Using confocal scanning laser microscopy to characterise as-cast microstructures using cooling rates representative of thin slab direct cast steels. LA Metallurgia Italiana (2). pp. 23-30. ISSN 0026-0843.

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Abstract

To meet the increasing demand for better energy efficiency and higher production rates, a range of accelerated cooled continuous casting methods are being used. Replicating the solidification conditions in the laboratory is challenging but essential if issues such as segregation and microstructure development are to be understood. In this paper a method for analysing an as-cast structure both in- and ex-situ at cooling rates of 1 and 50 °C/s, using a high temperature confocal scanning laser microscope, has been detailed. The method has been developed to obtain directional dendritic solidification in an orientation that allows for solute rejection 360° around the dendrite arms, replicating that seen in bulk casting. Experiments using an Fe-Al-0.1Ti alloy at rates of 1 and 50 °C/s from 1540°C are discussed. A significant retarding effect, due to segregation, on the liquid-solid transformation kinetics was observed for the 50 °C/s sample. Thermodynamic predictions, based on the Lever-Rule (ThermoCalc) and back diffusion via the Clyne-Kurz model, have been used to predict the levels of segregation. The higher segregation expected at the faster cooling rate results in the formation of TiC in the liquid after approximately 80% solidification, whilst at the slower cooling rate TiC is only predicted to form in the liquid after approximately 93% solidification. The predictions have been supported with optical analysis of the resultant TiC precipitate shape, distribution and morphology

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: T Technology > TS Manufactures
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Steel founding, Steel -- Microstructure, Confocal microscopy -- Industrial applications
Journal or Publication Title: LA Metallurgia Italiana
Publisher: Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia
ISSN: 0026-0843
Official Date: February 2016
Dates:
DateEvent
February 2016Published
1 February 2016Accepted
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 23-30
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 28 March 2018
Date of first compliant Open Access: 27 April 2018
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
EP/M014002/1[EPSRC] Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Councilhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000266
UNSPECIFIEDWarwick Manufacturing Grouphttp://viaf.org/viaf/123628346
Conference Paper Type: Paper
Type of Event: Conference
Location of Event: Italy
Date(s) of Event: 2016
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