nounfemininepl: cementites
cementita
1. A hard, brittle iron carbide compound (Fe3C) that forms in steel and cast iron as a result of carbon precipitation during cooling or heat treatment
The microstructure of the steel sample showed distinct cementite particles distributed throughout the ferrite matrix.
A microestrutura da amostra de aço mostrou partículas distintas de cementita distribuídas por toda a matriz de ferrita.
2. In metallurgy, the compound that results from the combination of iron and carbon, contributing to the hardness and brittleness of steel
Excessive cementite formation can make the steel too brittle for practical applications.
A formação excessiva de cementita pode tornar o aço muito frágil para aplicações práticas.
Cementite is a specialized metallurgical term used primarily in academic and industrial contexts related to steel manufacturing and materials science. The term is identical in both English and Portuguese, reflecting the international nature of metallurgical terminology. It is essential knowledge for engineers, materials scientists, and metalworkers in Brazil, Portugal, and the USA.
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