The article “High-Nitrogen Nitrocarburizing” appeared in the March 2017 issue of Industrial Heating.

Summary
In this article, we present a mechanical and metallurgical examination of High-Nitrogen Carbonitriding, while also taking a closer look at its control in industrial high-volume production. The article will

Demonstrate the benefits of carbonitrided layers rich in nitrogen (i.e., higher temperature stability due to nitrogen enriched retained austenite; ability to avoid or stop washouts induced by microcracks underneath the surface at Hertzian stresses)
Explain the driving technique of the atmosphere of nitrogen-rich production carbonitriding (HN system – concurrent control of carbon and nitrogen potential in carbonitriding application; thermodynamic model to simulate carbonitriding process)
Promote this new family of thermochemical treatments (whether atmospheric or at low pressure) to various business sectors, considering the benefits it can bring to products.