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cementite

/sɪˈmen.taɪt/

Tradução: Composto químico de ferro e carbono (Fe3C), constituinte da maioria dos aços e ferros fundidos, caracterizado por alta dureza e fragilidade.

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C2formalcommonscientific/sɪˈmen.taɪt/

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

  • 🇵🇹Composto químico de ferro e carbono (Fe3C), constituinte da maioria dos aços e ferros fundidos, caracterizado por alta dureza e fragilidade.
  1. Iron carbide in metallurgy C2 formal technical

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

    • 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.

    🇵🇹Cementita