For the hypereutectoid composition shown by the vertical green bar the material enters the two phase austenite + cementite zone prior to cooling through the eutectoid temperature. While it cools ...

The component elements in steel can be categorised in terms of their crystal structures. At least a basic knowledge of the practical implications of these crystal arrangements is essential to ...

The interstitial alloy between carbon and iron has a complex phase diagram. A compound, Fe 3 C with the fixed composition Fe-6.7 wt % C bounds one end of this diagram and pure iron the other end. Pure ...