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case hardening

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case hardening [′kās ‚härd·ən·iŋ]
(geology)
Formation of a mineral coating on the surface of porous rock by evaporation of a mineral-bearing solution.
(materials)
A condition of stress and set in dry lumber characterized by compressive stress in the outer layers and tensile stress in the center or core.
(metallurgy)
Process of carburizing low-carbon steel or other ferrous alloy for making the outer layer (case) harder than the core.


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Chapters cover areas including thermodynamics of thermal processing, physical and mechanical metallurgy of thermal processing, and methods for the modeling of casting, industrial heat treatment options, induction hardening processes, laser surface hardening, and case hardening.
Most modern ovens won't let you set the temperature below 170[degrees]F; at this temperature the outside of the food cooks, resulting in case hardening.
His is also reputed to be the first person to use high humidity treatment at the end of the drying period to relieve stress and case hardening.
 
 
 
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