Iron-Iron Carbide Phase Diagram (week 9)

20/05/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode explores the Iron-Iron Carbide Phase Diagram, essential for understanding the behavior of steels and cast irons. It highlights key points such as the allotropes of pure iron, carbon solubility limits, and the significance of interstitial spaces in BCC and FCC structures. The formation of pearlite is also introduced as a critical microstructure in steel development.