Microstructures formation and phase transformations around the interface of welds between dissimilar steels

Abstract

The goal of this study is to understand the complex microstructures which form at the interface between a low-alloy steel and a stainless steel during welding and subsequent heat-treatment at 610 ∘C. A dual approach with both experimental measurements and thermodynamic and kinetic modeling has been chosen for both solidification and solid-state phase transformations. A very good agreement has been obtained for the carbon profile across the interface and the nature of phases which form.