Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 11 - Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys - Questions and Problems - Page 463: 11.3

Answer

To improve mechanical properties by controlling hardenability and permitting higher tempering temperature while maintaining high strength and ductility.

Work Step by Step

By improvement of mechanical properties
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