6. The Iron-Carbon Phase Diagram

6.1 A Map for Steel

6.1.1 It Takes Two to Tango

6.1.2 Reading Phase Diagrams: Single Phases and Boundaries

6.1.3 Reading Phase Diagrams: Mixed Phases and Boundaries

6.2 Things Get Complicated

6.2.1 Creamy or Chunky?

6.2.2 Solidification and the Art of Casting

6.2.3 Welding with Hammer and Fire

6.3 Surprise?

6.3.1 Nirvana once more

© H. Föll (Iron, Steel and Swords script)