The properties of steel can be improved in terms of fatigue, weldability, hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, ductility, and tensile strength by either alloy addition or heat treatment processes.

Heat treatment of steel alloys comprises controlled sequences of heating and cooling designed to tailor microstructures and thereby optimise mechanical performance. Primary heat-treatment ...

Mechanical properties of metals at ambient temperatures may be improved using various heat-treatment procedures, which have been established for many years. The concept of improving steel tensile and ...

Essentials of Heat Treatment provides a thorough introduction to steel heat treatment, including a discussion of how heat and carbon content impact a steel's microstructure. This class also describes ...