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The properties of various irons and steels are closely related to their chemical compositions and grain structure, that is, the size and arrangement of the crystalline microscopic particles making up the metal. In the initial crude refining processes, the most important factor influencing grain structure is the chemical reaction of the carbon with iron as it cools.
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Wilson, F. (1984). Metals. In: Building Materials Evaluation Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6650-8_7
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