Abstract
The transformation kinetics of austenite to ausferrite for five ductile cast irons during the austemperign between 280 and 420 °C has been studied. Using dilatometry data, the kinetic parameters n and k of the Johnson-Mehl model, were determined. The activation energy was determined using the Arrhenius equation. The microstructure of samples austempered at 370 and 315 °C was observed by transmission electronic microscopy. It was found that the k constant decreased when copper and molybdenum were added and the temperature was decreased. At 370 °C and short austempering time, precipitation of carbides did not occur, while at 315 °C hexagonal carbides e appeared. The behavior of the activation energy, which increases with temperature, and the slower transformation kinetics at low temperatures seem to be related to the presence of carbides.
Translated title of the contribution | Kinetic and microstructural study of the austenitic transformation during the austempering of ductile irons |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 227-233 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Informacion Tecnologica |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |