Decalescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decalescence is a noun meaning A decrease in temperature that occurs while heating metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.
Meaning
A decrease in temperature that occurs while heating metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.
Example Sentences
A very important feature is that steel containing hardening carbon, i.e., steel above the temperature of decalescence, is non-magnetic.
The temperatures at which decalescence occurs vary with the amount of carbon in the steel, and are also higher for high-speed steel than for ordinary crucible steel.
The decalescence point indicates the temperature at which a decided change In the Internal condition of steel takes place, and above which steel must be heated in order that it may be properly hardened by quenching.
Word Forms
- decalescences
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recalescence, degradation, decooling, descaling, heat, deliquiation.
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