Fe-C alloys, specifically ferrite and austenite, exhibit upper and lower yield points due to their unique microstructural characteristics and phase transformations. The upper yield point corresponds to the onset of plastic deformation, while the lower yield point indicates a transition to uniform deformation. Substitutional solid solutions can indeed form in Fe-C metals, allowing for variations in mechanical properties and phase stability.
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aero&astro said:Why do Fe-C and other metals exhibit upper and lower yield points?
aero&astro said:And also can you get substitutional solid solution in any Fe-C metals, like ferrite, austenite etc?