KnowraMartensiteLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Martensite, each with the reason it gives.All 12Broader topic 4Related 6Compared with 2Stainless steelRelated: Some stainless steels can be hardened by heat treatment through martensite formation.Carbon steelRelated: Its formation explains the sharp hardness increase possible in quenched carbon steel.TemperingRelated: Tempering modifies the martensite produced by hardening, reducing its brittleness.AusteniteRelated: Rapid cooling can transform austenite directly into this hard phase.Tool steelRelated: Quenching can form martensite, giving tool steel high hardness before tempering.Spring steelRelated: Quenched spring steels often depend on a martensitic structure for high strength.