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Martensite in Steel — Diffusionless Transformation, BCT Structure and Hardness

Complete guide to martensite in steel. Covers diffusionless FCC→BCT transformation, Koistinen-Marburger equation, carbon content vs hardness relationship, lath vs plate morphology, and why tempering is essential.