The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel

This study aims to evaluate the effect of retained austenite (RA) stability on the performance of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). The analysis focuses on two quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steels with a minimum tensile strength designation above 1.0 GPa. Additionally, two...

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Main Authors: Yim Gihak, Shin Heegwon, Kim Hyejin, Jung Seungpill, Jeon Jinhwa, Lee Dongyul
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Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2025/02/matecconf_iddrg2025_02037.pdf
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Shin Heegwon
Kim Hyejin
Jung Seungpill
Jeon Jinhwa
Lee Dongyul
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description This study aims to evaluate the effect of retained austenite (RA) stability on the performance of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). The analysis focuses on two quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steels with a minimum tensile strength designation above 1.0 GPa. Additionally, two conventional dual-phase (DP) steels with tensile strengths of 780 MPa and 1.0 GPa were included for comparison. The retained austenite stability of the Q&P steels was first assessed through tensile testing by observing changes in the retained austenite volume fraction. Subsequently, its impact on formability was investigated by comparing formability parameters, including instantaneous n-values, hole expansion ratio (HER), limit drawing ratio (LDR), bending angle, and forming limit curve (FLC). Furthermore, a hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) test was conducted on drawn cups to explore the relationship between retained austenite stability and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement. The results demonstrate that the stability of retained austenite plays a significant role in determining the overall formability and performance of third generation AHSS.
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spelling doaj-art-52e5abf245514d6e886e27d5d65a2dab2025-08-20T03:53:51ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2025-01-014080203710.1051/matecconf/202540802037matecconf_iddrg2025_02037The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steelYim Gihak0Shin Heegwon1Kim Hyejin2Jung Seungpill3Jeon Jinhwa4Lee Dongyul5Application Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelApplication Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelApplication Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelApplication Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelApplication Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelApplication Engineering Group, Hyundai SteelThis study aims to evaluate the effect of retained austenite (RA) stability on the performance of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). The analysis focuses on two quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steels with a minimum tensile strength designation above 1.0 GPa. Additionally, two conventional dual-phase (DP) steels with tensile strengths of 780 MPa and 1.0 GPa were included for comparison. The retained austenite stability of the Q&P steels was first assessed through tensile testing by observing changes in the retained austenite volume fraction. Subsequently, its impact on formability was investigated by comparing formability parameters, including instantaneous n-values, hole expansion ratio (HER), limit drawing ratio (LDR), bending angle, and forming limit curve (FLC). Furthermore, a hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) test was conducted on drawn cups to explore the relationship between retained austenite stability and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement. The results demonstrate that the stability of retained austenite plays a significant role in determining the overall formability and performance of third generation AHSS.https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2025/02/matecconf_iddrg2025_02037.pdfretained austenitethird generation steelformabilityhydrogen embrittlement
spellingShingle Yim Gihak
Shin Heegwon
Kim Hyejin
Jung Seungpill
Jeon Jinhwa
Lee Dongyul
The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
MATEC Web of Conferences
retained austenite
third generation steel
formability
hydrogen embrittlement
title The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
title_full The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
title_fullStr The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
title_full_unstemmed The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
title_short The effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
title_sort effect of retained austenite stability on the formability of third generation advanced high strength steel
topic retained austenite
third generation steel
formability
hydrogen embrittlement
url https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2025/02/matecconf_iddrg2025_02037.pdf
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