What is carburization?
Heating a piece in a carbon-rich environment to allow carbon to dissolve into the surface.
What is surface hardening?
A process to increase abrasion/wear resistance of a material. (Increase the hardness of the surface)
What is the purpose of carburization?
To increase the surface hardness of the piece.
What is nitriding?
Heating a piece in a nitrogen-rich environment to allow nitrogen to diffuse into the surface. (Increase hardness of the surface)
What is the purpose of nitriding?
To increase the surface hardness and wear resistance of the piece.
What are the advantages of low temperature carburizing?
No quench required, can be used for high temp service
What is flame hardening?
The use of a heat source to heat the surface, forming martensite.
What is hard facing also known as?
Hard Surfacing, Overlay, or Cladding
What is FSS?
Ferritic Stainless Steel
What is SCC?
Stress Corrosion Cracking
What are some applications of FSS?
Cutlery, furnace parts, fridge doors, etc.
What is the purpose of cladding?
Wear resistance
What determines the depth of hardening in flame hardening?
The time spent heating the surface.
What is the alloying element in Martensitic Stainless Steel?
Chromium
What are the alloying elements used in low temperature carburizing?
Cr, Al, Ti, V, Nb, etc.
What is the carbon content in Martensitic Stainless Steel?
0.2% MIN
What is the characteristic of martensite in Martensitic Stainless Steel?
Quench hardenable and allotropic
What is the transition temperature?
The temperature at which a material changes from being ductile to brittle.
How are two different materials fused together in hard facing?
Welding or High temperature spraying or explosives
What is the hardenability of martensitic stainless steel?
High
What does ‘18/8’ mean in relation to ASS properties?
18% Chromium, 8% Nickel
What are the material limitations for flame hardening?
Low carbon content and low hardenability.
What are the mechanical properties of ASS?
High Ductility, Strength, Toughness, Best general corrosion resistance
What is the basic 18/8 grade of ASS used for?
Indoor Applications