Effect of Tensile Properties on Heat Treated 0.38% Medium Carbon Steel

The experiment was conducted using 0.38% carbon in steel it was quenched in oil after austenizing and then tempered from 250oC. The experiment was conducted it was hardened at 900oC followed by tempering. The steel exhibited the highest strength when oil quenched and tempered. The steel acquired toughness and strength in oil quenched conditions. The steel acquired tensile stress increased where as elongation decreased.