Ledeburite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003294",
  "term": "Ledeburite",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A eutectic mixture of austenite and cementite that forms in iron-carbon alloys containing more than 2.06% carbon, such as cast iron. It is a hard and brittle constituent that solidifies directly from the liquid phase. Ledeburite is a characteristic microstructure found in white cast iron, contributing to its high hardness and wear resistance.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ledeburit",
    "es": "ledeburita",
    "fr": "lédéburite"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ledeburite/"
}