teilgehärtete

Teilgehärtete, often translated as "partially hardened" or "tempered," is a term used in metallurgy to describe a specific state of steel or other alloys. This state is achieved through a heat treatment process known as tempering, which is typically performed after hardening. Hardening involves heating the metal to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it, which makes the material very strong but also brittle. Tempering then involves reheating the hardened metal to a lower temperature and holding it there for a period before cooling it again.

The specific temperature and duration of the tempering process determine the final properties of the teilgehärtete material. By carefully controlling these parameters, metallurgists can reduce the brittleness of the hardened metal while retaining a significant portion of its hardness and strength. This results in a material that is a balance between toughness and hardness, making it suitable for a wider range of applications than fully hardened or unhardened metal.

The term teilgehärtete emphasizes that the material has undergone a partial reduction in brittleness compared to its fully hardened state. It is a common intermediate condition for many tools, springs, and structural components where a combination of strength, wear resistance, and resilience is required. The exact mechanical properties of teilgehärtete steel will vary depending on the specific alloy composition and the tempering parameters employed.