@misc{ribamar_on_the_2024, author={Ribamar, G.G.,Miyamoto, G.,Furuhara, T.,Escobar, J.D.,Ávila, J.A.,Maawad, E.,Schell, N.,Oliveira, J.P.,Goldenstein, H.}, title={On the Evolution of Austenite During Tempering in High-Carbon High-Silicon Bearing Steel by High Energy X-Ray Diffraction}, year={2024}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-023-07229-z}, abstract = {The evolution of retained austenite in a high-carbon high-silicon bearing steel is explored by high energy X-ray diffraction during continuous heating, giving insights on the control of austenite stability or decomposition during fast tempering. Retained austenite suffers two stages of slight decomposition into bainite below 400 °C, while substantial decomposition into ferrite + cementite occurs above 500 °C. Stress relief decreases retained austenite lattice anisotropy, previously introduced by the stresses caused by martensite formation during quenching. The highest rate of austenite carbon enrichment occurs at 370 °C. In comparison, the highest austenite carbon content is obtained at 466 °C, clarifying a process window for quick retained austenite stabilization with minimal phase decomposition. Austenite achieves intrinsic stacking fault energy values as high as 30 mJ m−2, avoiding the undesired transformation-induced plasticity effect for bearing application.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-023-07229-z} (DOI). Ribamar, G.; Miyamoto, G.; Furuhara, T.; Escobar, J.; Ávila, J.; Maawad, E.; Schell, N.; Oliveira, J.; Goldenstein, H.: On the Evolution of Austenite During Tempering in High-Carbon High-Silicon Bearing Steel by High Energy X-Ray Diffraction. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 2024. vol. 55, 93-100. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-023-07229-z}}