Why are there more grain boundaries after annealing?

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In summary, during the annealing process, new "strain-free" grains replace the strained grains through recrystallization. However, there may be more grain boundaries present after annealing, which can make the material stronger. This may seem contradictory to the goal of making the material softer and more ductile through annealing. However, this is due to the smaller grain size and the Hall-Petch relationship, which can increase both strength and ductility. Additionally, the decrease in inter stress and density of dislocation after annealing also contribute to the material's properties. The spontaneous growth of grains during annealing also helps reduce grain boundary energy. The outcome of the annealing process also depends on the specific type of annealing used, with
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I've been confused for a long time and can't figure this out:
In annealing process, after recrystallisation, new "strain-free" grains replaced the strained grains, but it seems there are much more grain boundaries than before the material was annealed? Is this true?
Having more grain boundaries means the materials is stronger but annealing process aims to make the material has less strength and more ductile.

So why is that?
 
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That's true, after recrystallisation, grains will become smaller.and refer to the Hall-Petch relationship，this will make the material has more strength and more ductile.(compared with the material before work hardening)
Annealing process is aimed at make the material softer, so wo can processing it easier
 
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The inter stress and the density of dislocation would be decreased after annealing, these are other points affecting the strength and ductile.
 
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The grains grow spontaneously to reduce grain boundary energy during anneal.
 
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It is depends on what kind of annealing you used. In full annealing, after recrystallization process, it is follow by grains growth, the small grains will be consumed by large grains, then the overall size of grains will be increased, and thus make the steel more ductile, and deformable.
 

1. What is work hardening?

Work hardening is the process of increasing the strength and hardness of a metal through plastic deformation. This is typically achieved by repeatedly bending or hammering the metal, which causes the dislocations within the metal's crystal structure to become entangled, making it more difficult for them to move and resulting in a harder material.

2. How does work hardening differ from annealing?

While work hardening involves increasing the strength and hardness of a metal, annealing is the process of softening a metal by heating it to a specific temperature and then allowing it to cool slowly. This allows the metal's crystal structure to relax and reduces the amount of dislocations within the structure, resulting in a softer and more malleable material.

3. What are the benefits of work hardening?

The main benefit of work hardening is that it increases the strength and hardness of a metal, making it more resistant to deformation and wear. This can be useful in applications where a strong and durable material is needed, such as in construction or manufacturing. Work hardening also allows for more precise control over the mechanical properties of a metal, making it a valuable tool for engineers and metallurgists.

4. When is annealing necessary?

Annealing is necessary when a metal has become too hard and brittle due to work hardening. This can happen when a metal has been repeatedly bent or hammered, causing too many dislocations within the crystal structure. Annealing can also be used to remove any residual stresses within a metal, improving its overall ductility and reducing the risk of failure.

5. How does the temperature and cooling rate affect the results of annealing?

The temperature and cooling rate during annealing can greatly affect the results. The temperature must be high enough to allow for the metal's crystal structure to relax, but not so high that it causes unwanted changes in the material. The cooling rate also plays a role in the final properties of the metal, as a slower cooling rate allows for more time for the crystal structure to relax, resulting in a softer and more ductile material.

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