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The Effect of Austenization and Isothermal Soaking Temperatures on the Wear of Perlite Steel

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The authors have studied grade R260 rail steel after austenization in the temperature range from 800 to 930°C and isothermal soaking at 500, 550, and 600°C followed by quenching in water. The steel structure and abrasive wear resistance were characterized. Recommendations concerning an increase in steel wear resistance were provided.

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This study was sponsored by Project No. 2012-17-10-02 of the Bulent Ecevit University.

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    S. Kalaman, H. Baycık & O. Aycan

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Translated from Metallovedenie i Termicheskaya Obrabotka Metallov, No. 5, pp. 46 – 49, May, 2020.

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Kalaman, S., Baycık, H. & Aycan, O. The Effect of Austenization and Isothermal Soaking Temperatures on the Wear of Perlite Steel. Met Sci Heat Treat 62, 341–344 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11041-020-00564-7

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