Development of {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 recrystallization texture in Fe–6.5 wt.% Si thin sheets

Texture evolution in Fe–6.5 wt.% Si thin sheets produced by rolling was investigated using macro-/microtexture analysis. Cold-rolled sheet is characterized by strong γ fiber (〈1 1 1〉//ND) and widely distributed shear bands through the thickness. The beneficial η fiber (〈0 0 1〉//RD) with a peak at {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 dominates the primary recrystallization texture even after considerable grain growth, and consequently the magnetic property is significantly improved. The development of {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 texture can be attributed to the favored nucleation and grain growth under the applied processing parameters.

► {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 dominates recrystallization texture even after considerable grain growth. ► {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 dominates recrystallization texture through sheet thickness. ► Strong {2 1 0}〈0 0 1〉 was correlated with appropriate morphology of shear band. ► The results provide an efficient way to optimize texture with high practical values.