... to 600 s. A novel dual-layer susceptor system comprising charcoal and graphite powder was used to achieve uniform and rapid heating. After microwave heating, the specimens were quenched at room temperature to promote martensitic transformation at the surface. Microstructural and phase analysis were...

...Mathias Linz; Franz Walzhofer; Stefan Krenn; Andreas Steiger-Thirsfeld; Johannes Bernardi; Horst Winkelmann; Ewald Badisch Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the driving mechanisms for crack propagation regarding the related microstructures. Cracks in white etching layers have...