Heat Treatment of Metals ›› 2023, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (3): 280-286.DOI: 10.13251/j.issn.0254-6051.2023.03.047

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Three-dimensional quantitative characterization of non-metallic inclusions in steels

Yan Chunlian, Qin Hancheng, Qi Qige, Dai Jin, Feng Chao, Meng Yang   

  1. Testing & Analysis Center, Research Institute of Technology, Shougang Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100043, China
  • Received:2022-10-27 Revised:2023-01-29 Online:2023-03-25 Published:2023-04-25

Abstract: Three-dimensional morphological observation and statistical quantification of typical inclusions as large-size Al2O3, MnS and oxysulfides were conducted in the ultra-low carbon steel, the free cutting steel and the pipeline steel by using optimized electrolytic extraction and automated inclusion analysis technique. Some factors affecting the three-dimensional quantitative characterization of inclusions, such as the electrolytic interfering substance, the dispersion state of inclusions and the setting of SEM parameters were discussed about how to influence three-dimensional quantitative results. Combined with two-dimensional analysis, three-dimensional morphological observation and statistical quantification of the inclusions will provide more comprehensive, reliable and accurate information.

Key words: inclusion, three-dimensional characterization, quantitative analysis, steel

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