What is pearite?

Answer 1

Pearlite is a steel or iron structure made up of alternating layers consisting cementite (12 wt%) and alpha-ferrite (88 wt%).

Answer 2

Pearlite is a microstructure in steel and cast iron that consists of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite formed during the cooling process. It is a common structure in normalized and annealed steels, providing a combination of strength and ductility.