Comparison of CaCO3 from natural sources and artificial carbonates as activators of solid-phase carburizing of low-carbon steel

A. González-Angeles*, J. López-Cuevas, N. Pitalúa-Díaz

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Abstract

The process of solid-phase carburizing of steel with the use of carbonates of different origin including chemical reagents, limestone and oyster shells is studied. The highest microhardness is obtained in the case of SrCO3, wheres Na2CO3 is shown to be the cheapest and most economically expedient carbonate. A good carburized layer can be obtained using a mixture of limestone and oyster shells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)355-357
Number of pages3
JournalMetal Science and Heat Treatment
Volume55
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • activators
  • carbonate
  • solid-phase carburizing
  • thickness of carburized layer

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