The microstructure and microhardness of X70 pipeline steel were investigated after conducting different processing routes. was characterized using optical electron microscopy. Scanning microscopy equipped with backscattered diffraction (EBSD) transmission techniques applied for investigation thermal treatment conditions. Mechanical properties by a tester. results show that the mainly consists g...

Hydrogen uptake in steel structures can cause a degradation mechanical properties such as toughness, and induce cracks. This phenomenon is widely known hydrogen embrittlement. For structural steels subjected to cathodic protection or pipelines transporting high-pressure gas, embrittlement represents an important challenge. Charpy V-notch testing provides fast inexpensive method for quantifying ...

Modern vehicle bodies make intensive use of high strength steel grades to meet the contradicting demand of lighter weight and simultaneously better mechanical performance. For many steel grades microalloying by niobium is the key to achieve their characteristic property profile. In HSLA steels niobium enhances the strength primarily by grain refinement. In interstitial free high strength steels...