Friday 2 January 2015

What is the difference between alpha iron, delta iron and gamma iron ?

The bcc form of iron exists between room temperature and 910°C, and between 1400°C and the melting point at 1539°C. The lower temperature form is known as "alpha"-iron and the higher temperature form as "delta"-iron. The face-centered cubic form existing between 910°C and 1400°C is referred to as "gamma-iron".

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