Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 43, Numéro C4, Décembre 1982
ICOMAT-82
International Conference on Martensitic Transformations
Page(s) C4-847 - C4-854
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19824139
ICOMAT-82
International Conference on Martensitic Transformations

J. Phys. Colloques 43 (1982) C4-847-C4-854

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19824139

HISTORY OF THE HARDENING OF STEEL : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

J. Vanpaemel

Center for historical and socio-economical studies on science and technology Ter Elstlaan 41, 3030 Leuven, Belgium


Abstract
The knowledge of the hardening phenomenon was achieved through a very cumulative process without any discontinuity or 'scientific crisis' . The history of the hardening shows a definite interrelationship between technological approach (or the application-side) and academic science .