Effect of Solution Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of SLM 316L Stainless Steel for Nuclear Power Field

Abstract

In order to characterize the effect of solution treatment on the properties of Selective laser melting (SLM) 316L material for nuclear power field, the effects of different solution treatment conditions on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of 316L material were studied. The results show that 316L material is arc-shaped fish scale structure for as-deposited condition. After solution treatment at 1050 °C and 1150 °C respectively, the material microstructure recrystallizes and the arc boundary between layers disappears. The fracture characteristics is typical ductile fracture characteristic. Compared with temperature of 1050 °C, the material is fully recrystallized at 1150 °C and the microstructure uniformity is improved together with the anisotropy is obviously reduced, meanwhile, the formation of twin structure will be beneficial of improving the mechanical properties which has been demonstrated through metallographic analysis combined with characterization of mechanical performance.