Pearlite vs. Ferrite

Pearlite vs. Ferrite — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Pearlite and Ferrite

Pearlitenoun

A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.

Ferritenoun

The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron.

Pearlitenoun

(mineral) perlite

Ferritenoun

Any of a class of metal oxides which show ferrimagnetism; used in transformers, inductors, antennas, recording heads, microwave devices, motors and loudspeakers.

Pearlitenoun

a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a micro-constituent of steel and cast iron

Ferritenoun

(inorganic compound) The anion FeO22-, and any of the salts (formally derived from the unknown ferrous acid) derived from it.

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Ferritenoun

a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent