decarburize
/diːˈkɑːbjʊrʌɪz
/(also decarburise)
verb [with object] Metallurgy
Remove carbon from (iron or steel): high-carbon steel was decarburized in the forge...
- His pressure tests burst the steel pipes in a week, revealing that the dense hydrogen had decarburized inner layers to a hard and brittle stuff.
- This long heat treatment increases cost, limits rate of production and decarburizes the surface layer.
- The degree to which a bar may be decarburized depends upon the chemical analysis of the steel.
Derivatives
decarburization
/ noun ...- The molybdenum steel is susceptible to decarburisation.
- Laser and electron beam techniques also have been used for hardening selected areas on the surface of pearlitic and ferritic malleable iron castings that are free from decarburization.
- To prevent scaling and surface decarburization during this stage of treatment, it is recommended that a nonoxidizing furnace temperature be maintained using a sealed furnace; a controlled atmosphere may be necessary.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + carburize, on the pattern of French décarburer.
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