Evolution of microstructure and deformation resistance in creep of tempered martensitic 9–12%Cr–2%W–5%Co steels

The microstructural evolution during creep at 923 K of four tempered martensite 9–12%Cr-steels modified with 2%W and 5%Co was quantified by electron microscopy. Coarsening of subgrains with strain towards the stress dependent steady state was confirmed. The evolution of the precipitate structure is similar with regard to M23C6 (M: metallic element, X: N, C) and Laves phase (Fe,Cr)2(W,Mo) but differs strongly with regard to V-bearing...