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Using Nitrogen in Heat Treating: How to Prevent Scaling and Discoloration

Heat Treating

In precision heat treating, the furnace atmosphere is as critical as time and temperature. An uncontrolled atmosphere leads to scaling (oxidation), discoloration, and decarburization, ruining part surfaces, dimensions, and mechanical properties. For processes like bright annealing, clean hardening, and brazing, an inert nitrogen-based atmosphere is the industry-standard solution to protect metal surfaces at high temperatures. […]