Bonding configurational changes associated with α ferrite/Y austenite phase stability in steels due to transition metal alloy elements

A. A. Ogwu, T. J. Davies

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Abstract

An explanation of the stability of the α ferrite or Y austenite phase in steels containing transition metal alloying elements that lie either to the left or right hand side of iron in the periodic table (except manganese which has an anomalous behaviour) is usually based on the empirical electron state and thermokinetic considerations evolved by Hume-Rothery and Zener. An alternative interpretation of the phase stability is proposed, based on the moments theorem of Cyrot-Lackman, i.e. an electron theory approach. It is also proposed that if the moments theorem approach can be coupled to thermokinetic aspects of phase transformations, it may be possible to predict some structural properties of steels from first principles. MST/2066.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1026-1030
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Science and Technology (United Kingdom)
Volume10
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 1994
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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