Year
2014
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering
Recommended Citation
Yu, Xianglong, A study of oxides formed on hot-rolled steel strip, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Wollongong, 2014. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4146
Abstract
Metallic oxide (scale) inevitably grows on the surface of hot-rolled strips due to thermal oxidation at elevated temperature and causes the surface quality of final products to deteriorate. The objective of the present work was to delve into the phase evolution mechanism of oxide scales during cooling and coiling after hot rolling and then propose a facile and controllable magnetite microstructure. The resulting innovative microstructure can then be applied to pickle-free steel with desired tribological properties in downstream metal processing.
FoR codes (2008)
091006 Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (excl. Textiles)
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.