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Which is more soft phase ferrite or austenite in iron carbon diagram?
Pretty sure it is ferrite
Why is austenite magnetic?
Austenite is not magnetic. It's an allotrope of iron, and has some alloying agents, but it only exists at high temperatures that are well above the Curie point of whatever iron alloy is heated. We know that metals that are magnetic will lose their magnetic properties above a certain temperature (called the Curie point), which varies for different metals and alloys. It is not possible for iron alloys (or any steels) to make the transition to austenite until well past the Curie point of the metal. Any magnetic properties the metal had will have long ago disappeared.
Is martensite formed when a steel is quenched?
Martensite transformation begins when austenite is cooled below a certain critical temperature, called the matrensite start temperature. As we go below the tmartensite start temperature, more and more martensite forms and complete transformation occurs only at a temperature called martensire finish temp. Formation of martensite require that the austenite phase must be cooled rapidly.
Why martensite has BCT structure?
when austenite change into martensite, change in the temprature occurs(cooling). Due to this thermal stress devlop between the core and surface . Surface try to expand and core try to compress the size due to this a change in 'c' parameter take place. So a=b but not=c . this is called BCT stracture.
What is duplex stainless steel?
Duplex stainless steel are extremely corrosion resistant, work hardenable alloys. Their microstructures consist of a mixture of austenite and ferrite phases. As a result, duplex stainless steels display properties characteristic of both austenitic and ferritic stainless steels. This combination of properties can mean some compromise when compared with pure austenitic and pure ferritic grades.
What is austenite-cementite?
ledeburite
What is trip steel?
TRIP steel is Transformation Induced Plasticity steel. It is a composite steel that consists of ferrite, bainite, martensite precipitants and restrained austenite. The austenite will transform into martensite when strained, thus increasing the strength of the steel. To stabilize the austenite you need to introduce alloy elements, usually Manganese.
Why cementite is harder than austenite?
Cementite is harder than austenite because it is a compound of iron and carbon with a well-ordered crystal structure, whereas austenite is a solid solution of iron and carbon with a disordered structure. The ordered structure of cementite provides greater resistance to deformation and makes it harder.
What is austenite and ferrite stabilizer?
Austenite stabilizers promote the formation of the austenite phase in steel, such as nickel and manganese. Ferrite stabilizers, like chromium and silicon, promote the formation of the ferrite phase in steel. These elements help control the microstructure and properties of the steel during cooling.
Explain the effect of austenite and ferrite stabilizers?
In steels, alloying elements such as silicon, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, niobium, etc., stabilize the (body-centered cubic) ferrite phase. These elements are referred to as ferrite stabilizers. Alloying elements such as carbon, nitrogen, manganese, nickel, copper, etc., stabilize the (face-centered cubic) austenite phase. These elements are referred to as austenite stabilizers.
What happens to austenite during quenching?
During quenching, austenite transforms into martensite through a rapid cooling process. This transformation involves the carbon atoms being trapped within the crystal lattice structure of the martensite, resulting in a hard and brittle microstructure.
Which is more soft phase ferrite or austenite in iron carbon diagram?
Pretty sure it is ferrite
Why martensitic transformation never goes to 100 percent completion?
because austenite cannot be fully converted into martensite.
Do you have material which have austenite micro-structure at room temperature?
No, there is not austenite around at room temperature. This gamma phase of iron alloys only appears at elevated temperatures (ball park - a bit over 700 °C). Once the alloy cools below the critical temperature, carbon diffuses and the steel takes on different characteristics -- and is given different names. It is possible to quench steel to get its metallic crystal structure to "set quickly" and bring out certain characteristics (notably hardness), but (again) we give this material a different name. To cite one characteristic of austenite, it is nonmagnetic. It is above its Curie temperature and will not "hold" a magnetic field after the source is removed. A link is provided below. It might be possible to have steel alloys with a micro-structure similarto austenite at room temperature, but the characteristics are different and the alloy is called by a different name. But the mobility of carbon atoms within the structure is a definitive characteristic of austenite. And this only happens at elevated temperatures.
Why is austenite magnetic?
Austenite is not magnetic. It's an allotrope of iron, and has some alloying agents, but it only exists at high temperatures that are well above the Curie point of whatever iron alloy is heated. We know that metals that are magnetic will lose their magnetic properties above a certain temperature (called the Curie point), which varies for different metals and alloys. It is not possible for iron alloys (or any steels) to make the transition to austenite until well past the Curie point of the metal. Any magnetic properties the metal had will have long ago disappeared.
How many kinds of stainless steel are there?
Several. Ferritic, Austenite and Martensitic which can be further broken down into different types. . Austenite has the highest degree of corrosion resistance, ferritic has the best machinability while martensite is the most suitable for objects that need to be hardened. Some examples of martensitic stainless steels are 440c, Ats 34, Cpm s30v.
Why ferritic and austenitic stainless steel are not heat treatable?
Ferritic and austenitic stainless steels are not heat treatable since "heat treatable" is taken to mean that martensite may be made to form with relative ease upon quenching austenite from an elevated temperature. For ferritic stainless steels, austenite does not form upon heating, and, therefore, the austenite-to-martensite transformation is not possible. For austenitic stainless steels, the austenite phase field extends to such low temperatures that the martensitic transformation does not occur.
