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BAINITE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metal Quenching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bainitizing
1, record 1, English, bainitizing
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] austenitizing ... and quenching ... to a temperature above Ms [martensite start temperature] and isothermal soaking to ensure a transformation of the austenite ... to bainite ... 2, record 1, English, - bainitizing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bainitizing: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - bainitizing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bainitising
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Trempe (Métal)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bainitisation
1, record 1, French, bainitisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Austénitisation [...] et trempe [...] jusqu'à une température au-dessus de Ms [début de la température martensite] et maintien à température isotherme pour assurer la transformation de l'austénite [...] en bainite. 1, record 1, French, - bainitisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bainitisation : désignation et définition normalisées par l’ISO. 2, record 1, French, - bainitisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sorbite
1, record 2, English, sorbite
obsolete
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine mixture of ferrite and cementite produced either by regulating the rate of cooling of steel or by tempering steel after hardening. 2, record 2, English, - sorbite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The first type is very fine pearlite that is difficult to resolve under the microscope; the second type is tempered martensite. 2, record 2, English, - sorbite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sorbite
1, record 2, French, sorbite
see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme désuet désignant un agrégat de ferrite et de cémentite obtenu en effectuant un revenu de l’acier après durcissement par trempe. 1, record 2, French, - sorbite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilisera de préférence les expressions martensite revenue ou bainite revenue. 1, record 2, French, - sorbite
Record 2, Key term(s)
- martensite revenue
- bainite revenue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Steel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bainite
1, record 3, English, bainite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acicular aggregate of ferrite and carbide particles formed when austenite is transformed on cooling at temperatures in the intermediate (200-450ºC) range, i.e. above the martensite and below the pearlite range. 2, record 3, English, - bainite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Acier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bainite
1, record 3, French, bainite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constituant métastable formé par décomposition de l’austénite dans un intervalle de température compris entre les températures où se forme la perlite et celles auxquelles apparaît la martensite. 2, record 3, French, - bainite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'austénite ainsi refroidie plus lentement, donne naissance à de la bainite qui, vue au microscope, se présente sous forme d’aiguilles plus courtes que la martensite. 3, record 3, French, - bainite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La bainite] est constituée de grains de ferrite dans lesquels le carbone a finement précipité sous forme de carbure. La bainite est formée par trempe bainitique de l'acier. 2, record 3, French, - bainite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acero
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bainita
1, record 3, Spanish, bainita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aglomeración microscópica de cristales de ferrita y de carburo de hierro. 1, record 3, Spanish, - bainita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bainita se forma durante el enfriamiento del acero a partir de la austenita y entre las temperaturas en que aparece la perlita y cristaliza la martensita. 1, record 3, Spanish, - bainita
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Steel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bainitic
1, record 4, English, bainitic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- baintic 2, record 4, English, baintic
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bainite: Steel formed by austempering, having an acicular structure of ferrite and carbides, exhibiting considerable toughness, and combining high strength with high ductility. 3, record 4, English, - bainitic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sidérurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bainitique
1, record 4, French, bainitique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- baintique 1, record 4, French, baintique
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
De la nature de la bainite. 1, record 4, French, - bainitique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Siderurgia
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bainítico 1, record 4, Spanish, bain%C3%ADtico
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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