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help me to watch this microstructure of aisi 4340 please

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natthaphon

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Sep 29, 2012
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can everyone tell me What phase or structure in this picture ???? it is a needle shape martensite .isn't it ???
 
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I would also agree based on the stated alloy chemical composition.
 
Presuming that this is an image taken after etching with nital (2-10% nitric acid in water), then I agree with the others.
 
Agree with the others plus possibly some retained austenite.
 
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