Effect of vanadium and titanium modification on the microstructure and
mechanical properties of a microalloyed HSLA steel
اثر بهبود یکنوع فولاد میکروآلیاژی HSLA با وانادیم و تیتانیم بر ریزساختار و خواص مکانیکی آن
ABSTRACT
Microalloyed high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels are essentially low carbon low-alloy steels that contain small additions (0.001–0.1wt.%) of alloying elements such as Nb, V, or Ti. These steels exhibit an outstanding combination of high strength, resistance to brittle fracture and good weldability, particularly if the carbon content is kept below ∼0.1wt.% . Several categories of HSLA steels have been developed catering to the needs of specific applications, such as the construction of large ships, oil and gas transmission lines, and offshore oil drilling platforms.