THE PURPOSE AND THE APPLICATION OF ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE RESISTANT NANOSTRUCTURED ROLLED STEEL
This article examines the relevance of developing a technique for producing ultra-low temperature resistant nanostructured rolled steel, which is of strategic importance for the Russian Federation. The article includes a comparative analysis of the key characteristics of the developed product versus its best world counterparts. The authors give their reasons supporting the relevance of launching the production of ultra-low temperature resistant nanostructured rolled steel at an integrated iron and steel site in Russia. It is shown that the properties of the ultra-low temperature resistant nanostructured rolled steel will meet the requirements set for the foreign counterparts. Compared with its foreign counterparts the above product will have a minimum of 15% gain in tensile strength and a minimum of 25% gain in impact strength. The authors note that in order to define the best processes that will yield the required properties, an experimental study will be required involving academics and experts specialising in metal forming and materials. The article describes the basic technology that can enable an existing steel maker to produce rolled products offering excellent properties. The article also specifies some of the potential consumers of this innovative product.