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Abstract
The present study aims to a comprehensive investigation of the relationship between dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior, textural evolution, and strengthening mechanisms in bcc α/α' and fcc γ phases during friction stir welding (FSW) of medium-Mn steel. The α/α' phases with high stacking-fault energy (SFE), predominantly revealed continuous DRX, forming island-type grains with high-angle boundaries within subdivided grains. In contrast, the γ phase with low SFE had discontinuous DRX, characterized by recrystallized regions featuring grain-boundary bulging assisted with limited twinning. Notably, DRX kinetics showed higher activity in α/α' phases compared to the γ phase, leading to two significant outcomes: a reduction in deformation texture (particularly, Trans-Goss component) and hardening in the stir zone center originated from the grain refinement and dislocation accumulation.
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Materials Characterization features original articles and state-of-the-art reviews on theoretical and practical aspects of the structure and behaviour of materials.
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