Randomization of texture during recrystallization of austenite in a cold rolled metastable austenitic stainless steel

Abstract

In the present investigation, attempt has been made to study the evolution of the texture during annealing at temperatures ranging from 600 to 1000 °C on a 95% cold rolled AISI 304L austenitic stainless steel. Major components are centered on Goss orientation and Cu component {1 1 2} 1 1 1 as well as the BR component {2 3 6} 3 8 5. With increase in annealing temperature the textural evolution shows emergence of weak texture. The evolution of texture can be correlated with the deformation texture through twin relationship.