Structural Difference in Annealing vs Untreated Steel

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The discussion centers on the structural differences between annealed and untreated steel, specifically focusing on the microstructures of 1018 and 1040 steel grades. Annealing enhances ductility by altering the microstructure, which can include phases such as ferrite, pearlite, cementite, and martensite. The user seeks to identify these differences visually through provided micrographs taken at 100x magnification. Additionally, there is an inquiry about resources for studying steel microstructures in detail.

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  • Understanding of steel grades, specifically 1018 and 1040.
  • Knowledge of microstructural phases in steel: ferrite, pearlite, cementite, and martensite.
  • Familiarity with metallurgical microscopy techniques.
  • Basic principles of heat treatment processes, particularly annealing.
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  • Research the microstructural characteristics of 1018 and 1040 steel grades.
  • Study the effects of annealing on steel microstructures.
  • Learn about metallurgical microscopy techniques for analyzing steel samples.
  • Find textbooks or resources on steel microstructures that include micrographs.
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Metallurgists, materials scientists, engineering students, and professionals involved in steel manufacturing or quality control who are interested in understanding the effects of heat treatment on steel properties.

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I know annealing makes a material more ductile, but what are the differences in the structuer of the material?

I have a picture I took of 1018 and 1040 untreated... if you know the difference, think you can point them out? I'm not looking for differences in any specific material I just have these pictures, just generally in any material what's different.

1018 at 100x

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/DrGame/1018100x.jpg

1040 at 100x

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/DrGame/1040100x.jpg
 
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Can one find a book on microstructures of steel with micrographs of ferrite, pearlite, cementite and martensitic structures?
 

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