Influence of Recrystallization Annealing on the Properties and Structure of Low-Carbon Ferritic Steel IF

Abstract

This paper shows results of researches of a structure and mechanical properties of metal sheets of IF steels subjected torecrystallization annealing. The annealing was held in the scope of the temperature of 600-900°C over 25 min time. The impact of heat treatment on changes of properties and structure of the researches steel has been analysed. During annealing typical processes of rebuilding of the structure deformed as a result of cold deformation in the form of forming new recrystallized grains and their growth were observed. As the temperature of annealing increases the hardness of the material gradually decreases.

Keywords

• low-carbon if steel
• annealing
• mechanical properties
• microstructure