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1.1191 | C45 with very fine lamellae pearlite

Numeric designation1.1191
Chemical designationC45
Statevery fine lamellae pearlite
Etching3 % Nital

The microstructure consists of untempered martensite and pearlite, partially with very fine lamellae (troosite). The critical cooling rate was locally not sufficient.