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Indydog, The transformation to martensite is a "nanoscale" transformation in steel.

Recent developments in this area include cryogenic quenching. to remove retained austenite martensite. Some research claims a new phase, is developed, but ...

http://www.scientific.net/3-908451-36-1/415/

http://www.onecryo.com/manufact.htm

I have seen some data on this cryo treatment on brake parts on military vehicles deployed in middle east . extends life by multiples of untreated life.

I have used some cryo treated disposable razors, and found they out lasted normal by 3 to 4X .

Thats my contribution.

milo

Hi Indydog

This may help you a bit:

http://www.smt.sandvik.com/nanoflex

http://www.mmfx.com/

http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=1025.php

http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200407/000020040704A0177625.php

http://www.springerlink.com/content/441382128582w9ph/

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