Transformation of Austenite in Fe-Cu Alloys--III: Copper Precipitation during Cooling and Holding of Steels Alloyed with Copper

摘要

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.