Decarburisierung
Decarburisation is a metallurgical process that involves the removal of carbon from the surface of a metal, typically steel. This phenomenon occurs when the metal is heated to high temperatures in the presence of an oxidizing atmosphere, such as air or steam. The carbon atoms at the surface react with the oxygen, forming gaseous carbon oxides (carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide) which then escape from the metal.
The depth and extent of decarburisation depend on several factors including temperature, time, the composition of
To mitigate decarburisation, various strategies can be employed. These include heat treating steel in a non-oxidizing