martensitic

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Of or relating to the mineral martensite.

(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to a diffusionless transition of one crystal structure to another generated by coordinated atomic, ionic or molecular displacements over small distances (first studied in the mineral).

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For example, eutectic reactions, martensitic reactions, and graphitization can cause expansions or contractions. Source: Internet

Molybdenum is also used to enhance the corrosion resistance of ferritic (for example grade 444) and martensitic (for example 1.4122 and 1.4418) stainless steels. Source: Internet

This destructive galling can be avoided by the use of dissimilar materials for the parts forced together, for example bronze and stainless steel, or even different types of stainless steels (martensitic against austenitic). Source: Internet

Depending on the carbon content, the martensitic phase takes different forms. Source: Internet

This rapid cooling results in a hard but brittle martensitic structure. Source: Internet

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