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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case hardening (redirected from Surface hardening of steel)

case hardening
(redirected from Surface hardening of steel)