alloykerros
Alloykerros is a term used in metallurgy to describe a surface layer in which the near-surface region of a material has been modified to form an alloy with a composition differing from the bulk substrate. The layer can form by diffusion between materials, or by deposition or chemical reaction during processing.
Formation of an alloykerros occurs through several mechanisms. Diffusion-based processes such as carburizing, nitriding, aluminizing, or
The alloykerros typically exhibits a composition gradient and a thickness that can range from a few micrometers
Characterization of an alloykerros employs microscopy with chemical analysis (for example, SEM/EDS or EPMA) and phase
Applications of alloykerros include improving the surface performance of gears, bearings, cutting tools, turbine blades, and