Chapter 4: Hardness and Hardenability of Steels
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Published:2020
Abstract
The hardenability of steel is governed almost entirely by the chemical composition (carbon and alloy content) at the austenitizing temperature and the austenite grain size at the moment of quenching. This article introduces the methods to evaluate hardenability and the factors that influence steel hardenability and selection. The discussion covers processes involved in Jominy end-quench test for evaluating hardenability. The effect of carbon on hardenability data and the effect of alloys on hardenability during quenching and on the tempering response (after hardening) are also discussed. In addition, the article provides information on the hardenability limits of H-steels after a note on hardenability correlation curves and Jominy equivalence charts.
Hardness and Hardenability of Steels, Practical Heat Treating: Basic Principles, By Jon L. Dossett, ASM International, 2020, p 79–93, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.phtbp.t59310079
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