What is Iron carbon diagram

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The iron-carbon diagram is a graphical representation of the phases and microstructures that form as iron and carbon interact.

It shows the relationship between the carbon content in steel and its microstructure.
It helps in understanding the properties and behavior of different types of steel.
The diagram consists of various regions representing different phases like ferrite, cementite, pearlite, etc.
It is used to determine the heat treatment processes and the resulting material properties.
For example, the eutectoid composition of 0.76% carbon corresponds to the formation of pearlite.

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a graphic representation of the respective microstructure states of the alloy iron - carbon (Fe-C) depending on temperature and carbon content.

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