It is desired to produce an iron-carbon alloy that has a minimum hardness of 200 HB and

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It is desired to produce an iron-carbon alloy that has a minimum hardness of 200 HB and a minimum ductility of 35% RA. Is such an alloy possible? If so, what will be its composition and microstructure (coarse and fine pearlites and spheroidite are alternatives)? If this is not possible, 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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