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 464: 11.23

Answer

The purpose of a spheroidizing heat treatment is to produce a very soft and ductile steel alloy having a spheroiditic microstructure. It is normally used on medium and high-carbon steels, which are relatively hard and strong by virtue of carbon content.

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The purpose of a spheroidizing heat treatment is to produce a very soft and ductile steel alloy having a spheroiditic microstructure. It is normally used on medium and high-carbon steels, which are relatively hard and strong by virtue of carbon content.
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