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pearlite

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pearlite [′pər‚līt]
(geology)
(metallurgy)
A lamellar aggregate of ferrite (almost pure iron) and cementite (Fe3C) often occurring in carbon steels and in cast iron.


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A commercial mixture of what is called "artificial soil" - which contains vermiculite or pearlite, humus, and other materials that allow the mixture to retain water while remaining lightweight - is preferable to heavy clay or light sand.
When both a 100% sand core and mold were used, the section contained massive carbides in fine pearlite.
 
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