Research status and prospects of medium manganese steels for automobiles

doi:10.13251/j.issn.0254-6051.2025.03.039

Abstract

Abstract: Research status of medium-Mn steels at home and abroad were reviewed from three aspects: chemical composition, strengthening and toughening mechanism, and heat treatment processes. The effects of elements such as Mn, C, and Al on the microstructure and properties of medium-Mn steels were analyzed and summarized. Regarding the strengthening and toughening mechanism during the deformation of medium-Mn steels, the transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) effect and its influencing factors were emphasized. Considering that the microstructure and properties of medium-Mn steels were closely related to heat treatment processes, the heat treatment processes such as austenite reverse transformation (ART), quenching and tempering (Q&T), quenching and partitioning (Q&P), and their effects on the microstructure and properties were introduced in detail. Finally, the future research directions of medium-Mn steels was prospected.

Key words: medium manganese steel, strengthening and toughening mechanism, TRIP effect, heat treatment, microstructure, mechanical properties

CLC Number:

TG142.1

Qi Jiasheng, Xu Wenquan. Research status and prospects of medium manganese steels for automobiles[J]. Heat Treatment of Metals, 2025, 50(3): 244-249.

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