Hello, Mr. Wu, matrix which is close to twin boundary is always short of carbide particles, can i say that it was twin boundary carbide the cause the shortage of carbide particles?
Yes, you are right. Carbon atoms gather at twin boundary to form carbide, so there is always a carbide-free zone/band (PFZ) beside twin carbide, and boundary carbide as well.
Lots and lots of twin and grain boundary carbides which are
very detrimental to the toughness of any tool steel. These carbides appeared
after billet forging. But the problem originated from a poor diffusion annealing, or, soaking
of the ingot.