Research Article

Improvement in Mechanical Properties of Standard 15CDV6 Steel by Increasing Carbon and Chromium Content and Inoculation with Titanium during ESR

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The SEM microstructure of the ESR steel in quenched and tempered condition. (a) AFNOR 15CDV (0.15C, 1.50Cr, and 0.90Mo); (b) and (c) Modified 15CDV (0.26C, 4Cr, and 0.68Mo) at locations 4 and 10 of Figure 1. Etchant: 4% Nital.
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