nitridoituminen
Nitridoituminen, the Finnish term for nitridation, refers to the chemical process in which nitrogen atoms are introduced into the crystal lattice of a solid material, typically a metal or alloy. The process can occur through various methods such as gas nitriding, plasma nitriding, or ion implantation, each employing different sources of nitrogen and varying temperature and pressure regimes. In gas nitriding, a nitrogen‑containing atmosphere (often a mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen) is exposed to a heated substrate, allowing nitrogen atoms to diffuse into the surface layers. Plasma nitriding uses a glow discharge to generate active nitrogen species at lower temperatures, whereas ion implantation bombards the material with high‑energy nitrogen ions, creating a highly concentrated nitrogen layer.
Practically, nitridoituminen is employed to enhance surface hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance while preserving the
From a crystallographic standpoint, the introduction of nitrogen may lead to the formation of solid solution
The terminology originates from the traditional English word “nitridation,” but has been integrated into Finnish technical