Abstract
Evidence is presented to show that five transformation products are possible in pure iron and dilute substitutional alloys: equiaxed ferrite, massive ferrite, bainitic ferrite, lath martensite (massive martensite), and twinned martensite. The morphology and transformation temperatures of these products are discussed. In conclusion, the chemical driving force for each of the transformations is calculated as a function of composition.
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