4. Glossary
Phase analysis
Identification of phases and, more generally, of all microscopic constituents present in the metal alloy under study, which is decisive for the latter's physical and chemical properties.
Metallography; metallography
Study of the nature of the structure of metals (phases, inclusions, and other constituents) at the microscopic scale, using optical observation of samples prepared for this purpose.
Microstructure; microstructure
Microscopic structure of metals, consisting mainly of individual crystalline areas called "grains," whose size, orientation, and crystal lattice determine their physical and chemical properties.
Transformation point; phase transition point
Temperature at which a change in the lattice...
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- Steel products – Methods for determining the content of non-metallic inclusions in steels - NF A 04-105 - 1986
- General purpose non-alloy steel wire for wire drawing – Surface inspection - NF EN ISO 16120 - 2017
- Steel products – - NF EN 10328 - 2016
- Steels – - NF EN ISO 643 - 2020
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