Observation of deformation twinning and martensitic transformation during nanoindentation of a transformation-induced plasticity steel

Zhiping Xiong*, Gilberto Casillas, Ahmed A. Saleh, Shaogang Cui, Elena V. Pereloma

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

For the first time, deformation twinning and martensitic transformation were observed in retained austenite in a low-Alloyed transformation-induced plasticity steel using nanoindentation in conjunction with electron backscattering diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. Dislocation glide, martensite formation and deformation twinning were correlated to pop-ins and deviation from linearity in the load-displacement curve. Deformation twinning was found to enhance the stability of retained austenite. This observation furthers our understanding of RA stability during straining of low-Alloyed multiphase TRIP steel.

Original languageEnglish
Article number17397
JournalScientific Reports
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Observation of deformation twinning and martensitic transformation during nanoindentation of a transformation-induced plasticity steel'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this