EFFECTS OF COMPOSITION VARIATIONS ON THE PROPERTIES OF 5NI-CR-MO-V STEEL.

Abstract

Four composition modifications of a 0.10 percent carbon 5Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel and three modifications of a 0.15 percent carbon 5Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel were investigated. Among the 0.10 percent carbon steels, the standard 5NiCr-Mo-V steel and a 0.9 Mn, 0.04 Si modification exhibited the best combination of yield strength (140 to 150 ksi) and notch toughness (80 to 120 ft-lb at 0 F). Severe embrittlement occurred when the chromium content was increased to 1.25 percent and a general loss in toughness resulted when aluminum was eliminated. Increasing the carbon content of the 5Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel from 0.10 percent to 0.15 percent increased the yield strength (after appropriate tempering) from the 130/150 ksi range to the 150/165 ksi range, but decreased the notch toughness at 0 F to the 50 to 90 ft-lb range. At the higher carbon content, the notch toughness was somewhat improved when the manganese and silicon contents were reduced. The results indicate that the standard 0.10 percent carbon 5Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel has the best composition for a steel capable of developing a yield strength of 140 to 150 ksi and exceptional notch toughness. A 0.15 percent carbon 5Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel also exhibits good notch toughness at yield strrengths of 150 to 165 ksi. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0604867

Entities

People

  • Lew F. Porter
  • S. J. Manganello

Organizations

  • U.S. Steel

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Carbon Steels
  • Chromium
  • Elements
  • Embrittlement
  • Manganese
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Metals
  • Notch Toughness
  • Physical Properties
  • Standards
  • Steel
  • Toughness
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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