This invention relates to a method for producing low-density, high-strength, and high-
toughness protective
steel plates from continuously cast billets, belonging to the field of
metallurgy. The steel plate is an Fe-Mn-Al-C series austenitic low-density steel plate with an austenitic matrix supplemented by dispersed fine precipitated carbides, achieving high strength and high
toughness, thus meeting the requirements for ballistic protection. The steel plate has a production thickness of 6-12 mm, a width of 1600-3000 mm, and a density of 6.75-7.05 g / cm³. 3 It has a density 7.85 g / cm³ higher than that of conventional steel. 3 The steel plate exhibits at least a 10% reduction in weight, good
machinability and
weldability, and excellent ballistic protection performance. A 6mm thick steel plate meets the NATO AEP STANAG 4569 standard Level I ballistic protection requirements, while a 12mm thick steel plate meets the NATO AEP STANAG 4569 standard
Level II ballistic protection requirements. Production process:
smelting—
continuous casting—
slow cooling—rolling—heat treatment—finishing—inspection—warehousing.