In order to assess the effect of heat-treatment parameters on the
mechanical properties, three point bending (MOE, MOR) and Brinell
hardness were carried out for untreated samples and heattreated
samples under different conditions, and the results
compared. INSTRON 4467 Universal Mechanical Test Machine was
used for the measurements. Samples were conditioned in a room
with 65% RH and 22 C during the necessary time to stabilize the
samples weights.