Transformation of austenite in Fe-Cu alloys. III: Copper precipitation during cooling and holding of steels alloyed with copper

Abstract

Strengthening of Fe-Cu alloys during isothermal aging has been considered. The size of particles that provides a maximum strength has been found. A theory of particle growth under the conditions of continuous cooling has been developed. The cooling rate that provides the maximum contribution from age hardening has been calculated. © 2008 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.