hypo-eutectoid steel (Meaning)

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hypo-eutectoid steel (n)

a steel that contains less that 0.9% carbon

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hypo-eutectoid steel Sentence Examples

  1. Hypo-eutectoid steel contains less carbon than the eutectoid composition.
  2. The microstructure of hypo-eutectoid steel consists of ferrite and pearlite.
  3. The proportion of pearlite in hypo-eutectoid steel decreases as the carbon content decreases.
  4. Hypo-eutectoid steel is less hard and strong than eutectoid steel.
  5. However, hypo-eutectoid steel has better ductility and toughness than eutectoid steel.
  6. Hypo-eutectoid steel is commonly used in applications where a combination of strength and toughness is required.
  7. Examples of hypo-eutectoid steel include low-carbon steels and medium-carbon steels.
  8. The mechanical properties of hypo-eutectoid steel can be tailored by heat treatment.
  9. Annealing can soften hypo-eutectoid steel by promoting the formation of ferrite and pearlite.
  10. Quenching and tempering can harden and strengthen hypo-eutectoid steel by transforming it into martensite and tempered martensite.

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a steel that contains less that 0.9% carbon

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Hypo-eutectoid steel contains less carbon than the eutectoid composition.

The microstructure of hypo-eutectoid steel consists of ferrite and pearlite.

The proportion of pearlite in hypo-eutectoid steel decreases as the carbon content decreases.

Hypo-eutectoid steel is less hard and strong than eutectoid steel.