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Hardenability of a steel is measured in terms of

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A greater depth of martensite indicates better hardenability and more uniform hardness in the material after quenching.
Updated On: May 5, 2025
  • Its iron content
  • Its carbon content
  • The depth martensite from the surface
  • The depth of Austenite from the surface
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Hardenability of steel refers to the ability of a material to form martensite at a given quenching rate. The depth of martensite from the surface is an important factor in measuring this property.
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