Microstructure-mechanical property relationships in modified 3 chrome steels

In this paper, the effects of Ni, Mn, Cr and Mo additions to 2.25Cr-1Mo steel have been studied. Microstructural evidence, from analytical transmission electron microscopy studies, is presented to show how these alloy additions modify the continuously cooled bainitic structures; tempering kinetics; and the structures and compositions of the alloy carbides compared to those observed in tempered commercial 2.25Cr-1Mo pressure vessel steels. The results indicate that significant improvements in hydrogen attack resistance and creep rupture properties can be achieved in 3Cr-1Mo-1Ni and 3Cr-1.5Mo steels by microstructural design based on Larson Miller Parameters