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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A eutectic structure of cast iron composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.  Pearlite occurs when the carbon content reaches 0.8% (Scott 1991).  It is commonly found in ancient steels.
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A eutectic structure of [[cast iron]] composed of alternating layers of [[ferrite]] and [[cementite]].  Pearlite occurs when the carbon content reaches 0.8% (Scott 1991).  It is commonly found in ancient steels.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Latest revision as of 14:50, 17 October 2022

Description

A eutectic structure of Cast iron composed of alternating layers of Ferrite and Cementite. Pearlite occurs when the carbon content reaches 0.8% (Scott 1991). It is commonly found in ancient steels.

Synonyms and Related Terms

perlite (Fr.); Perlit (Deut.); pearliet (Ned.); perlite (Port.)