martensite

martensite Definition

mar·tens·ite (märt′'n zīt′)

noun

a very hard, brittle, solid solution of iron and carbon or the carbide of iron, FeC, into which hot steel turns when suddenly chilled by cold water

Etymology: after A. Martens (1850-1914), Ger metallurgist

martensite Related Forms

mar′·ten·sit′ic (-tən zit′ik) adjective

martensite Usage Examples

Converse of object

form: The proportions of the phases at any position depends on the cooling rate, with more martensite formed where the cooling rate is fastest.

Modifies a noun

phase: At present, only a few reports have appeared on the response of martensite phase in Ni-Ti to heavy ion irradiation.

Noun used with modifier

high-carbon: The properties can be excellent in spite of the fact that freshly formed high-carbon martensite is brittle.

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