Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Engineering Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 19)
19.
A steel containing 12 to 14% chromium and 0.12 to 0.35% carbon is called martensitic stainless steel.
True
False
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.

SUBHENDU said:   8 years ago
The carbon percentage is also very low about 0.03%.

Subhendu said:   8 years ago
We get martensite when the steel is heated above recrystallization temp and quenched rapidly.

Ketan ninama said:   8 years ago
16 to 18 chromium & 0. 12 carbon is called ferritic stainless steel.

18 chromium & 8 nickel is called austenitic stainless steel.

Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.