Primary Phase Transformation Zone

Formation Temperature (˚C)

Detected Phase

Average Microhardness (HV)

γ-austenite

700˚C - 950˚C,

700 - 950

σ-phase

664 - 674

700 - 950

s + g2-phases

-

700

s, iron nitrides and carbide phases

1080

α-ferrite

350˚C - 500˚C,

350

298

350 - 500

Aged ἀ

372