Quantcast
Advertisement

Martensitic

Last updated: May 2, 2016

What Does Martensitic Mean?

Martensitic is a descriptive term used to refer to martensite stainless steel. Martensite stainless steel is a type of steel with added carbon and a body-centered tetragonal crystalline structure.

Advertisement

Corrosionpedia Explains Martensitic

Martensitic materials have a significant strength, durability and hardness due to heat treatment. They are also often alloyed with chromium and yield a high tensile strength value when annealed.

Advertisement

Share This Term

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Related Reading

Trending Articles

Go back to top