Effect of alloying elements on recrystallization kinetics after hot deformation in austenitic stainless steels.

The effect of various alloying elements on static recovery and recrystallization kinetics in Ni-Cr austenitic stainless steels was investigated by an intermittent two stage hot compression test. Types 304 and 316 stainless steels showed a marked retardation of recrystallization kinetics compared with that of austenite in 0.25%Si-1.25%Mn steel. This retardation was found to arise from solid solution effect of Cr, but not of Ni. The finish-rolling...