Nitrideering
Nitrideering is a surface hardening treatment in which nitrogen is diffused into the outer layer of a metal to form hard nitrides. The resulting nitride layer increases surface hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength while keeping the core properties of the substrate largely unchanged.
The term nitrideering is used in some contexts as a generic descriptor for diffusion nitride processes. Common
Substrates most often treated are low- to medium-carbon steels and certain alloy steels; stainless steels and
Benefits include higher surface hardness, improved wear resistance, and often enhanced fatigue performance. The nitride layer
Limitations include potential brittleness at greater depths, possible distortion of complex parts, and the need for