Quenching Process Questions for Different Materials

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Hello friends,

For example; While the carbon ratio in CK45 steel is between 0.42-0.50, the carbon ratio in ST-52 material is 0.22. Is the important factor in the quenching process the carbon content? In here, can we make quenching to CK45 and ST-52?
In other words, which types of materials can we apply the quenching process? What is the important factor that affect the process?

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Carbon content is only one variable that affects material response to quenching. Other alloying elements have a major effect on quenching response. The response to quenching is shown in isothermal transformation diagrams. Be warned - it's not a simple subject. A full college course in the metallurgy of steel will get you a basic understanding of the process.
 
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jrmichler said:
Carbon content is only one variable that affects material response to quenching. Other alloying elements have a major effect on quenching response. The response to quenching is shown in isothermal transformation diagrams. Be warned - it's not a simple subject. A full college course in the metallurgy of steel will get you a basic understanding of the process.

Absolutely you are right. That is a huge field. I'm just investigating on this topic for basic knowledges. Because, we need to harden the material as it is used in manufacturing sector. Thank you so much for respond. As you told me, I will take a look isothermal transformation diagrams and will try to find much more information.