Prediction of carbonitride precipitation in steels

What is it about?

Precipitation of carbonitrides in steels affect the properties of steel such as mechanical strength, ductility, corrosion resistance etc. Traditionally, solubility relations are used for predicting the precipitation-type of precipitate; composition etc. These calculations are restricted to single precipitates. the technique introduced here can predict the precipitation of all types of carbo-nitrides in steels, simultaneously.

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Why is it important?

This method follows a simpler algorithm, based on the technique of successive partial equilibration. This algorithm is free from the complexities and resultant uncertainties of conventional equilibrium calculations, based on free energy minimisation. This technique also can be used for studying the evolution of precipitates, under non-equilibrium conditions.