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12Cr2Mo1V Steel for Free-Forged Hydrogenation Reactor Shells: Defect Control, Microstructural Evolution, and Service

Haitao Wang¹, Guozheng Quan^1,2,3, Yichou Lin⁴

¹Chongqing Key Laboratory of Advanced Mold Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.

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Summary

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This review examines 12Cr2Mo1V steel for hydrogenation reactor shells, focusing on how free forging and heat treatment influence microstructure and properties. Optimized processes ensure critical performance in demanding petrochemical applications.

Keywords:

12Cr2Mo1V steel Cr-Mo-V steel bainite carbide evolution defect closure free forging hydrogen service hydrogenation reactor shell thick-section forging

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Metallurgical Engineering
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Hydrogenation reactor shells are critical components in petrochemical hydroprocessing.
These shells require high strength, toughness, and resistance to hydrogen damage under extreme conditions.
12Cr2Mo1V steel is a key material for these applications due to its alloy design and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize studies on 12Cr2Mo1V steel shell forgings and related materials.
To analyze the influence of alloy design, forging, and heat treatment on material properties.
To establish the process-defect-microstructure-property linkage in super-thick sections.

Main Methods:

Critical review of existing literature on 12Cr2Mo1V steel and heavy free-forged products.
Analysis of defect inheritance, closure, and microstructural evolution during processing.
Evaluation of strength, toughness, and hydrogen-service performance.

Main Results:

Free forging is a critical metallurgical process for densification and microstructure conditioning, not just forming.
Bainite-grain-carbide evolution significantly impacts the final properties of thick-section forgings.
Understanding the process-defect-microstructure-property linkage is crucial for quality control.

Conclusions:

Free forging plays a decisive role in the quality of 12Cr2Mo1V reactor shells.
Further research should integrate advanced characterization and predictive quality control.
Standardized quantitative indicators are needed for evaluating forging and heat treatment processes.