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any steel suitable for casehardening by nitriding.[1930-35]
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nitriding steel — any steel suitable for casehardening by nitriding. [1930 35] … Useful english dictionary
Nitriding — is a heat treating process that diffuses nitrogen into the surface of a metal to create a case hardened surface. It is predominantly used on steel, but also titanium, aluminum and molybdenum. Typical applications include gears, crankshafts,… … Wikipedia
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nitriding — noun /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ A method of case hardening steel by the surface absorption of nitrogen by heating with ammonia … Wiktionary
nitriding — /ˈnaɪˌtraɪdɪŋ/ (say nuy.truyding) noun the introduction of nitrogen into the surface of certain types of steel by heating in contact with partially dissociated ammonia, a form of case hardening. {nitrid(e) + ing1} …
nitriding — The hardening of steel by heating it for several hours in ammonia gas. Used on crankshafts … Dictionary of automotive terms
nitriding — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of nitride (II) : a process of case hardening steel by impregnating with nitrogen usually by being heated in ammonia gas between 900 and 1000° F * * * /nuy truy ding/, n. Metall. a process of casehardening in… … Useful english dictionary
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Maraging steel — Maraging steels (a portmanteau of martensitic and aging ) are steels (iron alloys) which are known for possessing superior strength and toughness without losing malleability, although they cannot hold a good cutting edge. Aging refers to the… … Wikipedia
carbo-nitriding — a case hardening process in which steel components are heated in an atmosphere containing both carbon and nitrogen … Mechanics glossary
