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

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.