Quench Factor Characterization of Steel Hardening: A Review
Published In
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2014
Abstract
A quench factor, Q, has been derived that quantifies the overall severity of the steel hardening process—quench severity by interrelating steel hardenability with quenching variables including: the specific quenchant being used, agitation, bath temperature, etc. In this analysis, quench severity is quantified by a so-called “quench factor” (Q) that is a single numerical value that effectively indicates the extent to which a given steel can be hardened. This article provides a description of the concept and an overall review of applications where it has been successfully applied.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20303
Citation Details
Rosa Lucia Simencio Otero, Walker Roberto Otero, George Edward Totten, and Lauralice C.F. Canale. Quench Factor Characterization of Steel Hardening: A Review. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation. Volume 1, Number 3, 2014, pp. 119-128.
Description
At the time of publication George Totten was affiliated with Texas A & M University.