TOUGHNESS. The ability of a metal to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing.
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SPHEROIDIZING. Heating and cooling to produce a spheroidal or globular form of carbide in steel. Spheroidizing methods frequently used are: 1. Prolonged holding […]
SHAKER-HEARTH FURNACE. A continuous type furnace that uses a reciprocating shaker motion to move the parts along the hearth.
ACID EMBRITTLEMENT. A form of hydrogen embrittlement that may be induced in some metals by acid treatment.
VAPOR PLATING. Deposition of a metal or compound on a heated surface by reduction or decomposition of a volatile compound at a temperature […]