Modification of anisotropic mechanical properties in recrystallized oxide dispersion strengthened ferritic alloy

Anisotropic mechanical properties of recrystallized commercial grade Fe–20%Cr ferritic oxide dispersion strengthened alloys were investigated. Recrystallized microstructures were modified through preannealing and partial-recrystallization heat treatments, resulting in more isotropic mechanical properties in both longitudinal and transverse directions.