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Martensite

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Martensites
possessive
Martensite's
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Martensites'