Authors: Birnie, D. P. III Kingery, W. D.
Source: J Materials Sci 20 (1985) 2193-2198

Abstract: This paper analyses the two-step process used for quenching solids. After a brief review of the rate-limiting steps for heat removal, an improved quenching device is described and the physical parameters of this device and several different quench media are evaluated. These data are used to develop a procedure for optimizing quenching in any system of interest. The optimization process is described using precipitation of magnesioferrite from iron-saturated magnesium oxide as an example.