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Quenching is a process in which a metal is rapidly cooled through a specific temperature range to achieve a desired mechanical or metallurgical property. Quenching is often performed to harden metals, such as steel, and involves cooling the metal from an elevated temperature, typically above 800 degrees Celsius, to a rapid cooling medium, such as oil or water.
There are several types of quenching, including:
* Oil quenching: This involves cooling the metal in oil, which is a slower cooling process compared
* Water quenching: This method uses cold water to rapidly cool the metal, resulting in a hard, but
* Air quenching: This process, also known as ambient quenching, involves simply cooling the metal in the
Quenching has various applications in industry, including the manufacturing of tools, knives, and engine components. The
The quenching process can be done using various techniques, including the use of quenching oils, which are