EP2122001A1 - Acier martensitique résistant au fluage renforcé par phase z - Google Patents

Acier martensitique résistant au fluage renforcé par phase z

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EP2122001A1
EP2122001A1 EP08706943A EP08706943A EP2122001A1 EP 2122001 A1 EP2122001 A1 EP 2122001A1 EP 08706943 A EP08706943 A EP 08706943A EP 08706943 A EP08706943 A EP 08706943A EP 2122001 A1 EP2122001 A1 EP 2122001A1
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martensitic
steel alloy
steel
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Hilmar Danielsen
John Hald
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Danmarks Tekniskie Universitet
Orsted AS
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Danmarks Tekniskie Universitet
Dong Energy AS
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
    • C22C—ALLOYS
    • C22C38/00—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
    • C22C38/18—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
    • C22C—ALLOYS
    • C22C1/00—Making non-ferrous alloys
    • C22C1/02—Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
    • C22C—ALLOYS
    • C22C38/00—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
    • C22C38/001—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing N

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  • the present invention relates to martensitic or martensitic-ferritic steel alloys and in particular to creep resistant alloys to be used for high temperature components.
  • the invention further relates to manufacturing of such steels.
  • Tempered martensitic steel alloys offer the best combination of creep strength, oxidation resistance, thermal expansion coefficient and yield strength.
  • the martensitic steels contain minor amounts of elements like C, N, V, Nb which form precipitate particles such as M 2 3C 6 carbides and MX (V,Nb)-carbonitrides. These precipitate particles provide high creep strength by particle strengthening, but during prolonged exposure to high temperature the M 2 3C 6 carbides will coarsen and loose their particle strengthening effect. The coarsening rate of MX particles is low and they will remain fine and provide a major contribution to high long-term creep strength.
  • Z-phase nitride has since long been known from austenitic stainless steels where it may precipitate as very fine particles, which remain fine and contribute to high creep strength. However, in martensitic steels Z-phase was always found to grow to large average particle sizes.
  • a steel alloy comprising by wt % the following components: 9 to 15% Cr, 0.01-0.20% N, C in an amount less than 0.1%, one or more of: 0.01-0.5%V, 0.01-l%Nb, 0.01-2%Ta, and a balance being substantially iron and inevitable impurities, said steel alloy having a martensitic or martensitic-ferritic structure and comprising Z-phase (CrXN) particles, where X is one or more of the elements V, Nb, Ta, and where the Z-phase particles have an average size of less than 400 nm, such as less than 300 nm, such as less than 200 nm, such as less than 100 nm.
  • the present invention is based on the idea that the precipitation of Z-phase particles should be accelerated to obtain a large number of particles and thereby a small particle size.
  • the Z-phase particles may precipitate either during heat treatment as a part of the manufacturing or during service exposure. It may be advantageous e.g. with respect to quality control before use, if the particles precipitate already during the manufacturing of the steel.
  • the steel alloy may further comprise one or more of the following components: Co in an amount less than 8%, one or more of Mo and W in an amount less than 4%, one or more of Mn, Ni and Cu in an amount less than 3%, Si in an amount less than 2%, and B in an amount less than 0.04%.
  • a second aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a steel alloy as described above, said method comprising the steps of melting the components, molding the melt to form a material, subjecting the molded material to a solution temperature between 1000 0 C and 1300 0 C, and subjecting the molded material to a tempering treatment at a temperature between 500 0 C and 850 0 C.
  • the duration of the manufacturing steps depends on the size of the component being manufactured and on specific requirements for toughness and tensile strength. For thin tubes the holding times at solution and tempering temperatures may be in the order of 15 min, whereas for a massive 40 ton turbine casing the holding times may amount to several tens of hours.
  • a third aspect of the invention relates to a high temperature component comprising a steel alloy as described above.
  • high temperature component is meant a component that is designed to be exposed to temperatures above 500 0 C.
  • a fourth aspect of the invention relates to the use of a steel alloy as described above for high temperature components. It may typically be for components in power generation boilers or turbines, nuclear power generation facilities, jet engines, or components in chemical industry.
  • the first, second, third and fourth aspect of the present invention may each be combined with any of the other aspects.
  • Figure 1 is an example of experimental results from creep tests on a prior art steel.
  • Figure 2 shows precipitates in a steel alloy comprising MX and M 2 3C 6 particles.
  • Figure 3 shows precipitates in a steel alloy comprising M 2 3C 6 and coarse Z-phase particles.
  • Figure 4 shows precipitates in a steel alloy according to the present invention comprising fine Z-phase particles.
  • the figure shows the microstructure after exposure to 650 0 C for 17,000 hours.
  • Figure 5 shows very fine Z-phase particles in Steel 1 of table 1 after exposure to 650 0 C for 3000 hours.
  • the said studies of Z-phase in martensitic steels included the development of a thermodynamic model, which enables the prediction of the Z-phase thermodynamic stability and precipitation rate as a function of alloy composition.
  • the model predicts that increasing the Cr content accelerates Z-phase precipitation, and in order to retard Z-phase precipitation beyond normal operation times (30 years), the Cr content must be limited to 9%.
  • the martensitic or martensitic-ferritic microstructure is obtained by subjecting a molded steel alloy to a solution temperature where the microstructure consists of austenite or austenite and ⁇ -ferrite. This microstructure is best obtained at solution temperatures between 1000 0 C and 1300 0 C.
  • the holding time at the solution temperature is determined according to the component size and may vary from a few minutes to several hours.
  • the austenitic part of the microstructure Upon cooling from the solution temperature, the austenitic part of the microstructure transforms into martensite, thus a martensitic or a martensitic-ferritic microstructure is formed.
  • the martensite formed after solution treatment is brittle.
  • the steel alloy should be subjected to a tempering treatment at a temperature of at least 500 0 C. If the tempering temperature exceeds 850 0 C, part of the microstructure may transform into austenite, which could result in low toughness. Holding time at the tempering temperature depends on the specific requirements for strength and toughness. For thin tubes it may be as low as 30 minutes, whereas large massive turbine forgings may require several tens of hours.
  • Steel 2 was subjected to a heat treatment consisting of solution treatment at 1100 0 C for one hour and cooled by air followed by tempering at 650 0 C for 24 hours.
  • This steel has a microstructure consisting of tempered martensite.
  • Target of steel 3 is to demonstrate the combined strengthening effect of high Tungsten and CrNbN Z-phase.
  • Target of steel 4 is to demonstrate the strengthening effect of CrTaN Z- phase.
  • Chromium is necessary to obtain high oxidation and corrosion resistance of the steel, thus an amount of at least 9% is necessary. Furthermore, it is a necessary component in order to obtain fine precipitation of Z-phase particles. However, too high amount of Chromium will result in the formation of excess amount of ⁇ - ferrite. Thus the maximum limit of Chromium is set to 15%.
  • Nitrogen enhances the hardenability of steels with low carbon content and contributes to the formation of a martensitic structure. Since Nitrogen is a necessary component of Z-phase, it is added in an amount of at least 0.01%. Too high amount of Nitrogen may result in the formation of porosities in the molded material, and thus the content is limited to a maximum of 0.20%.
  • Carbon in too high amount will result in the formation of M 2 3C 6 carbides, which will consume Cr from the steel and delay Z-phase precipitation. Furthermore, it may form MX carbides rich in Nb or Ta and prevent the formation of Z-phase based on these elements. Thus the Carbon content is limited to a maximum of 0.1%.
  • Vanadium, Niobium and Tantalum are essential components to form the Z-phase in combination with Chromium and Nitrogen. Thus, one or more of these components should be added to the steel in amounts higher than 0.01%.
  • the maximum content of these components is balanced with the content of Nitrogen in order to avoid coarsening of the Z-phase. Thus, the maximum content of the components are set to 0.5% for Vanadium, 1% for Niobium and 2% for Tantalum.
  • Molybdenum and Tungsten are added to provide further solid solution hardening or particle strengthening by formation of inter-metallic Laves phase Fe 2 (Mo, W). Too high an amount of each component may result in the formation of an excess amount of ⁇ -ferrite and reduction of the toughness of the steel. Thus the content of Molybdenum or Tungsten is set to a maximum of 4%.
  • Manganese, Nickel, Cobalt or Copper are added in order to suppress the formation of excessive amounts of ⁇ -ferrite. Too high amounts of each element may result in limited ability to temper the alloys or reduced ductility. Thus, the maximum amount of Cobalt is set to 8%, and the maximum content of each of the components Manganese, Nickel or Copper is set to 3%.
  • Silicium is added to improve steelmaking and to enhance oxidation and corrosion resistance. However, too high an amount of Silicium may result in degradation of the toughness. Thus the maximum content of Silicium is set to 2%.
  • Boron may enhance hardenability of the steel and contributes to high creep strength through grain boundary strengthening. However, too high an amount may result in degradation of the toughness. Thus, the maximum limit of Boron is set to 0.04%.
  • Steel alloys according to the present invention are particularly advantageous for high temperature components in fossil fired steam power plants. However, use in other fields of applications is also covered by the scope of the present invention. Steel alloys according to the present invention are typically homogenous at a macroscopic level. However, in-homogenous steel structures are also covered by the scope of the present invention. Such in-homogeneities could e.g. be a variation in particle size across the thickness of a component.

Abstract

La présente invention concerne des alliages d'acier possédant une structure martensitique ou martensitique-ferritique et contenant des particules de phase Z (CrXN), X représentant un ou plusieurs éléments parmi V, Nb et Ta, et les particules de phase Z possédant une taille moyenne inférieure à 400 nm. L'alliage selon l'invention contient les éléments suivants : de 9 à 15 % poids de Cr, de 0,01 à 0,20 % poids de N, moins de 0,1 % poids de C, ainsi que de 0,01 à 0,5 % poids de V et/ou de 0,01 à 1 % poids de Nb et/ou de 0,01 à 2 % poids de Ta, le reste étant sensiblement composé de fer et d'impuretés inévitables. L'invention a également trait à un procédé de fabrication d'un tel alliage d'acier, à un composant contenant un tel alliage d'acier et à l'utilisation d'un tel alliage d'acier pour fabriquer des composants à haute température.
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