Is it possible to produce an iron-carbon alloy of eutectoid composition that has a minimum hardness of

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Is it possible to produce an iron-carbon alloy of eutectoid composition that has a minimum hardness of 200 HB and a minimum ductility of 25%RA? If so, describe the continuous-cooling heat treatment to which the alloy would be subjected to achieve these properties. If it is not possible, then explain why.

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Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction

ISBN: 978-1118324578

9th edition

Authors: William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch

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