cementite

• Химическое соединение, являющееся составляющей стали и чугуна, известное своей высокой твёрдостью и хрупкостью.

A chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron, known for being very hard and brittle.

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1. Iron carbide in metallurgyC2formaltechnical

   A hard, brittle chemical compound of iron and carbon (Fe3C) that forms in steel and cast iron, contributing to their strength and hardness.

   Цементит

   • Cementite is responsible for the high hardness of white cast iron.
   • The microstructure of pearlite consists of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
   • Heat treatment can alter the shape and distribution of cementite in steel.