Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing

The non−isothermal recrystallization kinetics of two cold−rolled low−carbon Mn−Si steels were analyzed. The degree of recrystallization was determined as a function of microhardness at different annealing temperatures, maintaining a constant heating rate. Metallographic analysis and Electron Backsca...

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Main Authors: Ivon Alanis-Fuerte, Octavio Vázquez-Gómez, Pedro Garnica-González, Héctor Javier Vergara-Hernández, Nancy Margarita López-Granados, Edgar López-Martínez
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Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/adf48f
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author Ivon Alanis-Fuerte
Octavio Vázquez-Gómez
Pedro Garnica-González
Héctor Javier Vergara-Hernández
Nancy Margarita López-Granados
Edgar López-Martínez
author_facet Ivon Alanis-Fuerte
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Nancy Margarita López-Granados
Edgar López-Martínez
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description The non−isothermal recrystallization kinetics of two cold−rolled low−carbon Mn−Si steels were analyzed. The degree of recrystallization was determined as a function of microhardness at different annealing temperatures, maintaining a constant heating rate. Metallographic analysis and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) analysis were performed to validate the recrystallized volume fraction. A modular kinetic model was utilized to ascertain the kinetic parameters and adjust the degree of recrystallization under non−isothermal conditions. The steel with the highest silicon and manganese content (1.2Mn−0.7Si steel) showed a delay in the degree of recrystallization compared to the steel with lower silicon and manganese content (0.4Mn−0.1Si steel). This delay can be attributed to the solute drag effect. The activation energy values were measured at 363 kJ mol ^−1 for the 1.2Mn−0.7Si steel and 356 kJ mol ^−1 for the 0.4Mn−0.1Si steel. The growth exponent for both steels was found to be less than one, indicating a diffusion−controlled growth rate. Subsequently, the kinetic parameters were applied to evaluate the degree of recrystallization behavior at a faster heating rate. The model predictions suggest that both the starting and ending recrystallization temperatures shift to higher values as the heating rate increases under continuous and isochronous conditions. However, caution is advised when applying this model at elevated heating rates, as it does not consider the effects of austenite formation on recrystallization kinetics, which may lead to an overlap between recrystallization and austenite formation.
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spelling doaj-art-053055cddf2e445c84817f106009ff3f2025-08-20T03:57:09ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112808650110.1088/2053-1591/adf48fNon-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealingIvon Alanis-Fuerte0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3374-0999Octavio Vázquez-Gómez1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9055-4565Pedro Garnica-González2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2618-0009Héctor Javier Vergara-Hernández3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6224-1027Nancy Margarita López-Granados4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2860-0676Edgar López-Martínez5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6226-4253Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo , Morelia, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de México/IT Morelia , Morelia, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de México/IT Morelia , Morelia, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de México/IT Morelia , Morelia, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de México/IT Morelia , Morelia, MexicoUniversidad del Istmo , Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, MexicoThe non−isothermal recrystallization kinetics of two cold−rolled low−carbon Mn−Si steels were analyzed. The degree of recrystallization was determined as a function of microhardness at different annealing temperatures, maintaining a constant heating rate. Metallographic analysis and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) analysis were performed to validate the recrystallized volume fraction. A modular kinetic model was utilized to ascertain the kinetic parameters and adjust the degree of recrystallization under non−isothermal conditions. The steel with the highest silicon and manganese content (1.2Mn−0.7Si steel) showed a delay in the degree of recrystallization compared to the steel with lower silicon and manganese content (0.4Mn−0.1Si steel). This delay can be attributed to the solute drag effect. The activation energy values were measured at 363 kJ mol ^−1 for the 1.2Mn−0.7Si steel and 356 kJ mol ^−1 for the 0.4Mn−0.1Si steel. The growth exponent for both steels was found to be less than one, indicating a diffusion−controlled growth rate. Subsequently, the kinetic parameters were applied to evaluate the degree of recrystallization behavior at a faster heating rate. The model predictions suggest that both the starting and ending recrystallization temperatures shift to higher values as the heating rate increases under continuous and isochronous conditions. However, caution is advised when applying this model at elevated heating rates, as it does not consider the effects of austenite formation on recrystallization kinetics, which may lead to an overlap between recrystallization and austenite formation.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/adf48fkinetic modelactivation energyisochronousheating rate
spellingShingle Ivon Alanis-Fuerte
Octavio Vázquez-Gómez
Pedro Garnica-González
Héctor Javier Vergara-Hernández
Nancy Margarita López-Granados
Edgar López-Martínez
Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
Materials Research Express
kinetic model
activation energy
isochronous
heating rate
title Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
title_full Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
title_fullStr Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
title_full_unstemmed Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
title_short Non-isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low−carbon Mn−Si steels during continuous annealing
title_sort non isothermal recrystallization kinetics in low carbon mn si steels during continuous annealing
topic kinetic model
activation energy
isochronous
heating rate
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/adf48f
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