Abstract:The size and morphology and distribution feature of MA (marttensite and austenite)islands in the high-Nb X80 pipeline steel were investigated and analyzed by the OM (optical microscope),SEM (scanning electron microscope)and TEM(transmission electron microscope).MA islands of the high-Nb X80 pipeline steel became more fine and uniform when cooling rate was increased after hot rolled and high-Nb content could promoted formation of the strip morphology MA island.The adverse effects on the high-Nb X80 pipeline steel properties of the MA island could be reduced when the composition and cooling rate were adjusted.