Metal Science and Heat Treatment

, Volume 55, Issue 5–6, pp 281–284 | Cite as

Method for detecting austenite grains in low-carbon steel after hot deformation

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The structure of low-carbon steel after hot deformation at 1060 and 960°C with different degrees is studied. A procedure is developed for specimen etching in a reagent based on picric acid making it possible to detect clear austenite grain boundaries and sub-boundaries after hot deformation.

Key words

austenite grain boundaries chemical etching picric acid low-carbon steel 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Metals and Materials, Faculty of EngineeringUniversitas IndonesiaDepokIndonesia

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