Abstract
Austenite may be formed during tempering below A1 as determined in continuous heating. The amount formed and the decomposition characteristics depend on time and temperature of tempering. Transformation of this austenite during cooling or by plastic deformation in tensile or impact testing results in increased tensile strength, decreased ductility, and reduced notch toughness.
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AIME Chicago Meeting, October 1950.
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Bailey, E.F., Harris, W.J. Austenite formation during tempering and its effects on mechanical properties. JOM 2, 997–1000 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03399096
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