Solidification structure of massive castings from duplex cast steel

Abstract

Problems related with duplex massive cast production are presented in this work. Macro and microstructure investigations of GX2CrNiMoCu25-6-3-3 cast steel after solidification were done. The influence of cooling rates and segregation on intermetallic phases formation, especially sigma phase, were shown. The segregation process and cooling rates during solidification have great influence on intermetallic phases formation. Sigma phase occurrence in the cast structure causes deterioration of technological and functional properties .