Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel

Solution annealing (SA) is an effective way to mitigate microstructural heterogeneity and to optimize mechanical performance of alloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of the recovery and recrystallization processes in the...

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Main Authors: Lin Gao, Srinivas Aditya Mantri, Xuan Zhang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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description Solution annealing (SA) is an effective way to mitigate microstructural heterogeneity and to optimize mechanical performance of alloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of the recovery and recrystallization processes in the SA temperature range of LPBF 316H stainless steel is provided using results from analytical electron microscopy and in-situ high-energy synchrotron x-ray scattering. The profound effect of dislocation structures and secondary phase particles on mechanical performance, particularly under tension and creep conditions, is rationalized using deformation models that incorporate microstructural inputs. This study, for the first time, quantifies the broad effect of nano oxide inclusions on dislocation recovery kinetics, on grain growth and recrystallization kinetics, and on tension strength and creep resistance. The fundamental differences between the LPBF and the conventional wrought materials are revealed. The findings address critical questions in post-build processing of AM materials and pave the way for their rapid qualification for high temperature applications.
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spelling doaj-art-61eba09c98ba478eaa41b9ff31adf1122025-02-10T04:33:30ZengElsevierMaterials & Design0264-12752025-03-01251113692Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steelLin Gao0Srinivas Aditya Mantri1Xuan Zhang2Nuclear Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA 60439Nuclear Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA 60439Corresponding author.; Nuclear Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA 60439Solution annealing (SA) is an effective way to mitigate microstructural heterogeneity and to optimize mechanical performance of alloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of the recovery and recrystallization processes in the SA temperature range of LPBF 316H stainless steel is provided using results from analytical electron microscopy and in-situ high-energy synchrotron x-ray scattering. The profound effect of dislocation structures and secondary phase particles on mechanical performance, particularly under tension and creep conditions, is rationalized using deformation models that incorporate microstructural inputs. This study, for the first time, quantifies the broad effect of nano oxide inclusions on dislocation recovery kinetics, on grain growth and recrystallization kinetics, and on tension strength and creep resistance. The fundamental differences between the LPBF and the conventional wrought materials are revealed. The findings address critical questions in post-build processing of AM materials and pave the way for their rapid qualification for high temperature applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525001121Laser powder bed fusionStainless steelSolution annealingIn-situ X-ray diffractionMechanical properties
spellingShingle Lin Gao
Srinivas Aditya Mantri
Xuan Zhang
Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
Materials & Design
Laser powder bed fusion
Stainless steel
Solution annealing
In-situ X-ray diffraction
Mechanical properties
title Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
title_full Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
title_fullStr Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
title_full_unstemmed Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
title_short Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel
title_sort quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316h stainless steel
topic Laser powder bed fusion
Stainless steel
Solution annealing
In-situ X-ray diffraction
Mechanical properties
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525001121
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