Extras Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name given to pure iron?
A
Ferrite
2
Q
What is the name given to iron when it can absorb more carbon?
A
Austenite
3
Q
What percentage of carbon can austenite absorb?
A
Up to 2 %
4
Q
What is the maximum amount of carbon a ferrite can absorb?
A
0.2%
5
Q
What is the name given to a chemical substance made of iron and carbon?
A
Cementite
6
Q
What are the properties of a cementite?
A
Hard and brittle
7
Q
What is the name given to a Ferrite and cementite mixture
A
Pearlite