Cryogenic toughness in a low-cost austenitic steel
Most alloys become mechanically brittle at very low temperatures. Here, an austenitic Fe-30Mn-0.11C steel exhibits high toughness, strength and elongation at liquid nitrogen temperatures, reaching a Charpy impact toughness of 453 J.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Communications Materials |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-021-00149-8 |