Characterization of Microstructure in High-Hardness Surface Layer of Low-Carbon Steel

Surface hardening improves the strength of low-carbon steel without interfering with the toughness of its core. In this study, we focused on the microstructure in the surface layer (0–200 μm) of our low-carbon steel, where we discovered an unexpectedly high level of hardness. We confirmed the presen...

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Main Authors: Haitao Xiao, Shaobo Zheng, Yan Xin, Jiali Xu, Ke Han, Huigai Li, Qijie Zhai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/8/995