What is Carburization?
Q: What is Carburization?
A: Carburization is the process of introducing carbon into a metal to make the surface harder and more abrasion-resistant.
Q: Why is Carburization done?
A: Carburization is done to make the surface of a metal harder and more abrasion-resistant.
Q: How is Carburization done in earlier times?
A: In earlier times, direct application of charcoal was packed onto the metal for carburization.
Q: What modern techniques are used for Carburization?
A: Modern techniques use carbon-bearing gases or plasmas (such as carbon dioxide or methane) for Carburization.
Q: What is the effect of the amount of time and temperature on Carburization?
A: Depending on the amount of time and temperature, the affected area can vary in carbon content during Carburization.
Q: What types of metals are mainly used for Carburization?
A: Carburization is mainly used to harden the surface of low alloy steel.
Q: What happens if the concentration of carbon in a metal becomes too great during Carburization?
A: Too great a concentration of carbon makes metal brittle and unworkable, so then metals may be decarburized.
