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carburizing

 noun


Definitions

  1. Adding carbon to the surface of iron-base alloys by heating the metal below its melting point in contact with carbonaceous solids, liquids, or gases. Desired hardness and toughness properties are developed in the high carbon "case" by quenching and tempering.

External Resources

Wikipedia: carburizing


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