Accession Number:

AD0744792

Title:

Development of Trip Steels for Army Applications

Descriptive Note:

Interim technical rept. 1 Jul 1970-30 Jun 1971

Corporate Author:

ARMY MATERIALS AND MECHANICS RESEARCH CENTER WATERTOWN MA

Personal Author(s):

• Azrin, Morris
• Gagne, Roger A.
• Holmes, Kenneth D.
• Quigley, Francis C.
• Shepard, Lawrence

Report Date:

1971-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

Development of techniques for air-induction melting of TRIP steel alloys was investigated. Sound ingots of Type A-2 TRIP steel were produced, processed, and are currently undergoing mechanical testing. Several methods for monitoring martensitic transformation were evaluated. A ferromagnetic technique remains to be appraised. Various homogenization treatments were investigated in order to optimize microstructure prior to thermomechanical processing.

Descriptors:

• *STEEL
• MICROSTRUCTURE
• FORGING
• CASTING
• HOT WORKING
• INDUCTION HEATING
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• STAINLESS STEEL

Subject Categories:

• Properties of Metals and Alloys

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE