The traditional route to high strength in steels is by quenching to form martensite which is subsequently reheated or tempered at an intermediate temperature, increasing the toughness of the steel ...

In a recent article, researchers demonstrate the 3D printing of plain carbon steels with high mechanical performance, ...

Various minerals and metals are added to molten steel nowadays to enhance certain characteristics: Nickel Improves the hardenability of steel and increases impact strength at low temperatures. Sulfur ...