Investigations on Microstructures and Toughness of Fe-B Cast Alloy Containing Titanium and Nitrogen.

The effects of titanium and nitrogen elements on the microstructure and impact toughness of the Fe-B alloy have been studied. The results show that the borides are refined after the additions of titanium and nitrogen elements. With the additions of titanium and nitrogen, titanium nitrides are formed in the Fe-B alloy. Titanium nitride can act as effective heterogeneous nuclei of primary austenite, and promote the refinement of austenite and boride. After heat treatment, the impact toughness of Fe-B alloys modified by titanium and nitrogen elements is higher than that of ordinary alloy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]