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martensite [′mär‚ten‚zīt] (metallurgy) A metastable transitional structure formed by a shear process during a phase transformation, characterized by an acicular or needlelike pattern; in carbon steel it is a hard, supersaturated solid solution of carbon in a body-centered tetragonal lattice of iron. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the 1930s, a fine, feathery, needle-like microstructure unlike ferrite, pearlite and martensite was found in steels when they were cooled rapidly from austenitizing temperatures and held at intermittent temperatures. Key Words: One or more carbon steel wire(s) and at least one stainless steel wire with less than 20% of martensite. 2 martensite steel, fully killed, fine grain, quenched and tempered [ILLUSTRATION Property Medium carbon alloy OMITTED] Class 10. |
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