Evolution of microalloyed steels since microalloying '75 with specific emphasis on linepipe and plate

Authors

J M. Gray, Microalloyed Steel Institute
Frank J. Barbaro, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

107654

Publication Details

Gray, J. Malcolm. & Barbaro, F. (2015). Evolution of microalloyed steels since microalloying '75 with specific emphasis on linepipe and plate. HSLA Steels 2015, Microalloying 2015 & Offshore Engineering Steels 2015: Conference Proceedings (pp. 53-70). New Jersey, United States: John Wiley & Sons.

Abstract

In the four decades since the Conference Microalloying ’75 was held in Washington, DC, there has been an avalanche of development and application in almost all steel products but most notably in automotive, plate and linepipe steels. Revolutions in steelmaking, casting, rolling and accelerated cooling have all contributed to the adoption of this versatile, economical class of steel. Today it is estimated that fully seventeen percent of all steel produced relies on microalloying additions and related metallurgical technology. This paper describes and summarizes four decades of evolution of HSLA steels since 1975 with special reference to linepipe and plate.