Microstructure gradients across the white etching and transition layers of a heavy haul pearlitic steel

G.G. Ribamar; J.I. Pereira; J.D. Escobar; J.A. Avila; J.G. Lopes; E. Maawad; N. Schell; J.P. Oliveira; H. Goldenstein; R.M. Souza

doi:10.1016/j.matchar.2024.113811

journal article Apr 01, 2024

Microstructure gradients across the white etching and transition layers of a heavy haul pearlitic steel

G.G. Ribamar J.I. Pereira J.D. Escobar J.A. Avila J.G. Lopes

E. Maawad N. Schell J.P. Oliveira H. Goldenstein R.M. Souza

Materials Characterization Vol. 210 pp. 113811 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Apr 01, 2024
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Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações

CALIPSOplus Award: 730872

Instituto Tecnologico Vale

Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais

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G.G. Ribamar, J.I. Pereira, J.D. Escobar, et al. (2024). Microstructure gradients across the white etching and transition layers of a heavy haul pearlitic steel. Materials Characterization, 210, 113811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2024.113811

Microstructure gradients across the white etching and transition layers of a heavy haul pearlitic steel

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