Carbocementazione

Carbocementazione, or carbocementation, is a term found in Italian technical and scientific literature to describe a bonding or cementation process in which carbon-containing materials participate at one or both interfaces of a bonded system. The exact definition and emphasis of the procedure vary by field, and there is no universally standardized meaning in English-language sources.

In materials engineering and construction, carbocementazione can refer to approaches that create a composite or bonded system by using a cementitious binder in combination with carbon-rich materials. The goal is often to improve adhesion between dissimilar materials, enhance durability, or modify properties such as impermeability or wear resistance. The process may involve surface preparation, application of a cementitious or carbon-containing adhesive, and subsequent curing or heat treatment.

In dental technology, similar terminology has appeared to describe cementation steps where carbon-containing or carbon-modified cements are employed to bond restorations to tooth structure. Practices and terminology in this area are regionally diverse and defined by specific products and clinical protocols.

In metallurgy, carburization remains the standard term for introducing carbon into surface layers, whereas carbocementazione is not a conventional term in core metallurgical texts. When used in this context, it is important to interpret the term through the accompanying methodology to understand the intended bonding mechanism.

Overall, carbocementazione denotes carbon-involved bonding with cementitious materials, but its precise meaning is context-dependent. See also: cementation, carburization, carbon-fiber reinforced composites, dental luting cements.