The invention relates to a method for refining the micro-deformation martensitic
lath microstructure of high-
chromium (Cr) ferrite heat-resistant steel, comprising the following steps: the high-
chromium (Cr) ferrite heat-resistant steel is hot-rolled into tubes or plates, and is generally produced into samples with the wall thickness being not larger than 6cm to be ensured to reach required heating and
cooling rate; the method is characterized in that the samples are placed in a high-frequency induction heat-treating device for treatment, wherein, the procedures are set as follows: setting the heating rate as 30 to 80 K / min; preserving temperatrue for 5 to 15min after the temperature rises from
room temperature to 1,223 to 1,323 K; further cooling to 1,023 to 1,073 K at a
cooling rate equal to the heating rate; carrying out slight compressive stress deformation, loading for 3 to 10 s and then unloading immediately, wherein, the stress loaded is 10 to 40 MPa; and then, cooling to the
room temperature at the rate equal to the
cooling rate. Compared with the conventional method for refining the martensitic
lath microstructure, which is characterized in that the deformation is formed by increasing the stress, the method of the invention for refining
alloy grains has the advantages of small loaded stress and short loading time; the
energy consumption is much lower than that of the conventional method; furthermore, the high-temperature performance of the
alloy is much improved, therefore, the method is a potential and practical manufacturing method.