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Record 1 2000-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steel
CONT

Alloy Tool Steels. The main functions of the alloying elements in tool steels are increasing hardenability, forming hard, wear-resisting alloy carbides, and increasing resistance to softening when tempered. These attributes are usually attained by high carbon and alloy content.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acier
DEF

Acier qui, grâce aux éléments alliés et à la diminution de la vitesse critique de trempe, forme des carbures métalliques plus durs que le carbure de fer et résistant mieux à l'échauffement.

Spanish

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