Excerpt from The Injurious Effect of a Blue Heat on Steel and Iron
It would be of great interest if this question could be further investi gated and also if steel manufacturers could ascertain whether every quality of steel is made permanently brittle by being worked at a blue heat, or whether this is due to the various impurities contained in it.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of the injurious effects that can occur when steel and iron are subjected to a heat range known as 'blue heat', a temperature just below the point at which the metal glows red-hot. The author explains that exposure to this specific temperature range can cause the metal to lose much of its strength and ductility, making it prone to sudden and unexpected failure. Through a series of experiments, the author demonstrates how this phenomenon can affect the reliability of steel and iron in various applications, such as shipbuilding and the construction of boilers and machinery. The book serves as a valuable resource for engineers and metallurgists seeking to understand the behavior of these vital materials and to avoid potential failures in critical applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333797621_0
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