Pearlite vs. Ferrite
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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
