Nucor Corporation
ALUMINUM-FREE STEEL ALLOYS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are TRIP (transformation induced plasticity) steel alloy thin metal strips or, stated differently, high strength, high ductility steel alloy thin metal strips formed of a composition described herein, being substantially free or free of aluminum. In being substantially free, the aluminum content is equal to or less than 0.01% by weight.