Iron carbide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007058",
  "term": "Iron carbide",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A hard, brittle ceramic compound of iron and carbon with the chemical formula Fe3C, also known as cementite. It is a primary constituent in steels and cast irons, contributing significantly to their hardness and wear resistance. Iron carbide contains 6.67% carbon by weight and is a key component of pearlite, a lamellar microstructure formed by the slow cooling of austenite.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ferric carbide",
    "cementite"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "see_also": [
    "ferric carbide"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Eisencarbid",
    "es": "carburo de hierro",
    "fr": "carbure de fer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/iron-carbide/"
}