Terms:

Structure of a nitrided layer



The result of Nitriding /Nitrocarbourising is a nitrate layer, consisting of a
Session layer and diffusion layer. It can be useful to produce only one
to diffusion layer.

Compound Layer:

Outer border of the nitrated layer, consisting of nitrides and
nitro carbides. (white layer)

Diffusion Layer:  

Region between white layer and unaffected core material
is called the diffusion layer.


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