dekarburized
Dekarburization is a metallurgical process that involves the removal of carbon from a metal, typically steel. This process is often used to improve the mechanical properties of the material, such as its hardness, toughness, and wear resistance. Dekarburization can occur naturally during high-temperature processing, such as heat treatment or welding, or it can be induced intentionally through various methods.
One common method of intentional dekarburization is the use of a decarburizing atmosphere, such as a mixture
Dekarburization can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on the properties of steel. On the one hand,
The extent of dekarburization can be controlled by adjusting the temperature, time, and atmosphere or salt