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Martensite: Lath vs Plate, Twinning, and Carbon Content Effects

Detailed guide to martensite morphologies in steel. Covers lath martensite (low/medium C), plate martensite (high C), midrib, internal twinning, retained austenite, and relationship to hardness and toughness.