case hardening
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14 sectionsContents
- History
- Chemistry
- Modern use
- Processes
- Flame or induction hardening
- Carburizing
- Nitriding
- Cyaniding
- Carbonitriding
- Ferritic nitrocarburizing
- Applications
- See also
- References
- External links
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Case-hardening or carburization is the process of introducing carbon to the surface of a low-carbon iron, or more commonly a low-carbon steel object, in order to harden the surface.