Detection of Phase Transformation during Plastic Deformation of Metastable Austenitic Steel AISI 304L by Means of X-ray Diffraction Pattern Analysis

This paper evaluates the suitability of X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique to characterize phase transformation during metal forming metastable austenitic steel AISI 304L. Due plastic deformation, from γ-austenite into α′-martensite occurs. The XRD peaks at specific 2θ angles give information about amount. Analyses results with different characterization techniques such as microscopic analysis, including electron backscatter (EBSD), macro- and microhardness tests magneto-inductive measurements α′-martensite, were carried out. A qualitative quantitative correlation compute amount was deduced. validated a suitable austenites. Additional data could provide necessary develop more reliable model perform analysis phases measurements.