Question

Bainite has finer grains because the transformation takes place at a lower temperature where the nucleation rate is high relative to the growth rate. True or False

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Bainite is a type of steel. It is formed by the decomposition of austenite. This happens at a temperature above MS but given that MS temperature is below the one where fine pearlite is formed.

In other words, when iron goes through a metastable crystallization phase Bainite is formed. It takes the rapid cooling, or quenching, of austenite for that to happen.

Metastability is the phenomenon where matter remains in an apparent state of equilibrium or stability even though it can achieve a more stable state. It can also be referred to as the condition of remaining in that pseudo unstable state for a very protracted period of time.

Bainite steel is used for the construction of components that require frequent usage and where plasticity, or tendency for deformity, as well as wear, cannot be tolerated.

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