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alpha-Fe

alpha-Fe

9.1
A magnetic form of iron that exists at normal temperatures
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : alfa-Fe
  • When steel is cooled slowly, it transforms into alpha-Fe, also known as ferrite.

Examples

  • In metallurgy, alpha-Fe is important because it maintains its magnetic properties below 906°C.

  • Researchers study the magnetic properties of alpha-Fe for various technological applications.

  • alpha-Fe is commonly present in the Earth's crust at ambient conditions.

  • The alpha-Fe structure is crucial for magnetic applications.

  • Many materials contain alpha-Fe at room temperature.

  • At room temperature, alpha-Fe is the stable magnetic form of iron found in many minerals.

  • When examining the properties of metals, scientists often focus on alpha-Fe due to its magnetic stability.

Synonyms

ferrite
vsalpha-Fe
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A soft magnetic form of iron found in steel and other metals

is narrower, focusing on the temperature stable variety below 906°C
alpha iron
vsalpha-Fe
  • Specialized
8.1

A form of iron that is magnetic and stable below 906°C

is the same but adds that it is common at room temperature
alpha-ferrite
vsalpha-Fe
  • Specialized
8.4

A magnetic form of iron that appears in steel below 906°C

is similar but emphasizes occurrence in steel and alloys

Surface Forms

alpha-Fe singular
alpha-Fe plural

Etymology

Alpha-Fe combines alpha, the Greek letter meaning 'first', and Fe, the chemical symbol for iron taken from Latin ferrum meaning 'iron'. So alpha-Fe is the 'first' or basic form of iron that is stable at normal temperatures and the common magnetic iron found in steel and the Earth's crust.