Static Recrystallization Modelling of Hot Deformed Microalloyed Steels at Temperatures below the Critical Temperature.

Using torsion tests and applying the back extrapolation method a model has been constructed to predict the recrystallized fraction of deformed austenite in Nb, V and Ti microalloyed steels at temperatures below the temperature at which the inhibition of recrystallization commences due to induced precipitation, This temperature, named static recrystallization critical temperature, is modelled as a function of grain size, strain and the solubility temperature. A discussion is made of the importance of being able to predict SRCT in order to effectively apply the model of static recrystallization at temperatures both above and below it. It is demonstrated that Niobium precipitates delay the recrystallization most.