Description / Abstract:
Purpose:
This specification covers the engineering requirements for producing a
continuous thin
epsilon-iron-carbonitride compound layer on parts by means of a
gaseous, low temperature process,
and properties of the case.
Application:
This process has been used typically to increase wear resistance and
fatigue and to improve
corrosion resistance on ferrous metals, such as carbon, low-alloy, and
tool steels, and cast irons,
but usage is not limited to such applications. This process can be
selectively applied to wear
areas of the component.