Effect of temperature and specimen orientation on Charpy impact toughness

Abstract

Steel grade 14MoV6 3 is used for manufacturing of boilers and steam pipelines designed for steam temperatures up to 560°C. This paper presents the experimental analysis which included impact toughness test. The analysis resulted in impact energy values, and their respective components, crack initiation and crack propagation energy, and represents the initial stage of extensive research involving the behavior of 14MoV6 3 steel. The aim was to determine the effects of temperature (room vs. operated), as well as the effects of specimen orientation with regards to the rolling direction, on the impact toughness and the relation between its components.