m� It calls for no machining, or polishing or any other post-nitriding operations. The nitrogen is transferred from the surrounding medium in the following steps. Quenching is not required for the production of a hard case. PROCESS-ELECTRONIC GmbH, A member of United Process Controls, Heiningen, Germany km.winter@process-electronic.com, phone +49 7161 94 888 0 Abstract Expert systems for gaseous nitriding, be it simulators or controllers, are largely based on the Lehrer Diagram, which shows the correlation between nitrogen-iron phases, The higher surface hardness, which is caused by the additional alloy elements, results in a lower tendency to adhere to a wear partner and in increased abrasion resistance. Iron-nitrogen (Fe-N) binary phase diagrams are the base to understand the phase evolution during the nitriding process. 425 0 obj
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Along with the nitride forming alloy elements, nitrides form and disperse sub microscopically in the matrix. In this technique intense electric fields are used to generate ionized molecules of the gas around the surface to be nitrided. Nitriding is not now restricted to steels that required specific nitride-forming elements. Important control factors for gas nitriding are as follows. However, the increased surface hardness also leads to a higher risk of cracking during mechanical stressing. As the nitrogen concentration and nitriding time increase, the nitrides grow deeper and expand laterally into the grains until a closed layer has been formed. This process permits the close control of the nitrided microstructure, allowing nitriding with or without compound layer formation. The nitriding temperature for all steels is between 495 and 565°C (925 and 1050°F). Nitriding is a ferritic thermochemical method of diffusing nascent nitrogen into the surface of steels and cast irons. It often is used in the manufacture of aircraft, bearings, automotive components, textile machinery, and turbine generation systems. The maximum nitrogen mass concentration attained at the surface is about 35%. Figure 9: Schematic diagram of the automat ic system of the nitriding process with th evisualization system for the course of the layer growth [3 7]. R���)cD߸�M%ϗT��J�!0�yfe��Jja�y~�P��U3,�Dz�W:x�dxӈ ��lsP�������:@��Q��+�MMOj�����U����f���qx��u����v��5\p�6)n��ԁ���#m��] �f���KY�/����X�1������AJ�LP* kf!P;_`��3`ѥ�/��y9f'���=��]��剜��E��xT�+*��Tp��E�����D�O�dHe�d+
�7#�uh敚. The formed compound zone can be constructed of: Dual phase (ỳ and έ) … The significance of the plasma nitriding process is that it does not rely on the decomposition or cracking of a gas to liberate nascent nitrogen on the steel surface. The plasma nitriding process results in three distinct zones in the vicinity of the treated surface. Nitriding is a ferritic thermo-chemical method of diffusing nascent nitrogen into the surface of steels and cast irons. Gas nitriding is a case-hardening process whereby nitrogen is introduced into the surface of a solid ferrous alloy by holding the metal at a suitable temperature in contact with a nitrogenous gas, usually ammonia. 3. The salt bath process uses the principle of the decomposition of cyanide to cyanate and the liberation of nitrogen within the salt for diffusion into the steel surface. The nitriding process, which was first developed in the early 1900s, continues to play an important role in many industrial applications. Nitriding of steels dates back to the early 1920s, and is used in many industrial sectors, including sports equipment. When treated a given temperatures in a nitrogen containing medium, nitrogen will diffuse and dissolve in iron. This also helps the thermal stability of the plasma unit, since the heat added by the plasma is already present during the warm up and hence once the process temperature is reached the actual nitriding begins with minor heating changes. Process for Nitriding: Iron-nitrogen equilibrium diagram (Fig. endstream
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In plasma nitriding, the reactivity of the nitriding media is not due to the temperature but to the gas ionized state. It is sometimes known as ammonia nitriding. It calls for no machining, or polishing or any other post-nitriding operations. layer growth kinetics for nitriding AISI 4140 based on the customized Lehrer diagram[9]. isopleths and Lehrer diagrams from Thermo-Calc. 1). phase. • Verify the model by comparison with experimental results. Nitriding is customarily conducted preferably in a temperature range of 500 to 550°C. Fig 1 Iron – nitrogen equilibrium diagram. phase is near to the diffusion zone. Lower contents of molybdenum and vanadium improve the tempering resistance and reduce sensitivity to temper embrittlement. With increasing holding times at nitriding temperature there are no changes in the phase composition but the distortion of the crystal lattice, manifest in line broadening, increases. Again, there is no molecular size change and, more importantly, no dimensional change, only slight growth due to the volumetric change of the steel surface caused by the nitrogen diffusion. In 2015, nitriding was used to generate unique duplex microstructure, known to be associated with strongly enhanced … A number of operating process parameters are needed to be controlled in order to successfully carry out the nitriding process. The greater the carbon content, there is higher potential for the ?phase to form. The compound zone which is developed at a high value of nitriding potential K N = p NH 3 / p H 2 3 / 2 (the nitriding potential is directly proportional to the nitrogen activity in the gas mixture) is in accordance with Lehrer's diagram : at the surface, ε phase (Fe 2,3 N) developed, while phase γ′ (Fe 4 N) lies directly adjacent to the diffusion zone (Figure 1). Plasma nitriding Plasma nitriding has the distinct advantage of being able to control the ratio of nitrogen to hydrogen in order to control the resulting surface metallurgy of the nitriding process. They are also used on medium and high-carbon steels, titanium, aluminium and molybdenum. The process of gaseous nitriding is considered to be fully controllable by temperature and the nitriding potential. Hence nitriding technologies focus on the source of nascent (atomic) nitrogen. These include δ-TiN and ε-Ti2N phases in the compound layer, α-TiN with or without an ε-phase beneath the compound layer, and then the nitride precipitates. In plasma nitriding processes nitrogen gas is usually the nitrogen carrying gas. Nitrogen is plentiful on Earth, however, in nature it exists as a two-atom molecule, chemically inert and too large to penetrate the surface. Process for Nitriding: Iron-nitrogen equilibrium diagram (Fig. The nitriding temperature for all steels is between 495 and 565°C. increasing!times.! This diffusion process is based on the solubility of nitrogen in iron, as shown in the iron-nitrogen equilibrium diagram (Fig. The process is based on the ionization of a single molecular gas, which is nitrogen, and the liberation of nitrogen ions. Other gasses like hydrogen or argon are also used. [Click here to open Fe-N phase diagram in full (&new) window. The process Nitriding is a diffusion process and not a deposition process. The depth of nitriding hardness may reach 500 ?m with maximum hardness levels of > 1000 HV. In order to understand the principles of nitriding, first let us look at the iron-nitrogen equi li brium diagram. This means that the molecular structure of the ferrite (bcc) does not change its configuration or grow into the face-centered cubic (fcc) lattice characteristic of austenite, as occurs in more conventional methods such as carburizing. The disadvantages of the process are that the salts used are highly toxic and only one process is possible with a particular salt type since the nitrogen potential is set by the salt. Nitriding and Metallurgical Behavior. Steel grades containing aluminum form more aluminum oxides that deteriorate the microscopic, oxidic level of purity and prevent the diffusion of nitrogen into the component surface if the precipitation occurs on the surface of the component. google_ad_height = 250; According to DIN EN 10052:1994-01, nitriding is defined as the thermo-chemical treatment of a work piece in order to enrich the surface layer with nitrogen. For instance, at moderate temperatures (like 420 deg C), stainless steels can be nitrided without the formation of chromium nitride precipitates and hence maintaining their corrosion resistance properties. This diffusion process is based on the solubility of nitrogen in iron, as shown in the iron-nitrogen equilibrium diagram (Fig. Indeed, these gases are used before the nitriding process during the heating of the parts to clean the surfaces to be nitrided. Since nitrogen lowers the gamma / alpha transformation temperature of iron down to 590 deg C, the nitriding temperatures are generally below this temperature. phase temperature at 490 deg C, the limit of solubility begins to decrease at a temperature of approximately 680 deg C. The equilibrium diagram shows that control of the nitrogen diffusion is critical to process success. When ammonia comes into contact with the heated work piece it disassociates into nitrogen and hydrogen. Thus the process is user-friendly, saves energy since it works fastest, and causes little or no distortion. The ? 01_Nitriding.qxd 9/30/03 9:58 AM Page 1 … phase is close to the surface and the ?? The composition of nitride layers may be modified significantly by adapting nitriding conditions and systematically selecting materials. The disadvantages of gas nitriding process are (i) reaction kinetics heavily influenced by surface condition, (ii) surface activation is sometimes needed to treat steels with high chromium content, and (iii) ammonia is used as nitriding medium which is though not toxic but can be harmful when inhaled in large quantities. Since nitrogen ions are made available by ionization, differently from gas or salt bath, plasma nitriding efficiency does not depend on the temperature. Nitriding is a process of diffusing nitrogen atoms into the metal s surface. 398 0 obj
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Normally the salts used also donate carbon to the work piece surface making salt bath a nitro-carburizing process. Oxynitride process, during which a controlled postoxidation treatment is carried out to further enhance the surface corrosion resistance, Derivatives of the two previous processes. The nitride hardening process integrates into the bulk material, allowing the portion of metal below the surface layer to remain soft. Nitriding is a heat treating process that diffuses nitrogen into the surface of a metal to create a case-hardened surface. As the tempering temperature increases, the amount of Cr and Mo carbides increases as well. As temperatures decrease, the nitriding time necessary to reach a given depth of hardness increases. Experimental work AISI 4140 cylindrical bars used in this study In the past decades, the iron-nitrogen phase diagram Prediction of Phase Composition and Nitrogen Concentration During the Nitriding Process in Low-Alloy Steel Xiaohu Denga*, Dongying Jub Principal reasons for nitriding are: phase, which is not shown on the iron – nitrogen equilibrium diagram at Fig 1, exists from 11 % to 11.35 % N at temperatures below approximately 500 deg C. The solubility limit of nitrogen in iron is temperature dependent, and at 450 deg C the iron base alloy absorbs up to 5.7 % to 6.1 % of nitrogen. The process offers a shorter cycle time due to the steel surface preparation and the gas ionization. The nitriding temperature should be below the tempering temperature in order to keep the core hardness from decreasing. Also care is required taken when heating in the presence of oxygen to reduce the risk of explosion. It is almost unavoidable that this layer displays a certain degree of porosity. h�bbd```b``6��WA$C(�l�,�@$�~�� The advantages of gas nitriding process are (i) precise control of chemical potential of nitrogen in the nitriding atmosphere by controlling gas flow rate of nitrogen and oxygen, (ii) all round nitriding effect, (iii) large batch sizes possible, (iv) with modern computer control of the atmosphere the nitriding results are closely controlled, and (v) relatively low equipment cost. The higher is the alloy content of a base material (the nitriding steel), the higher the surface hardness that can be achieved. The nitriding temperature is normally below the iron–nitrogen eutectoid temperature (590 °C) without a phase transformation taking place during the process. As long as it is thermally stable, the original structure remains unchanged. At the commonly used nitriding temperature (below 590°), nitrogen dissolves in α-iron up to only 0.1% (called nitrogenous ferrite). 8.35) can be used to study the nitriding process. Also, since only free cooling takes place, rather than rapid cooling or quenching, no subsequent transformation from austenite to martensite occurs. A plasma nitrided part is usually ready for use. Lehrer diagram, as modified by L. Maldzinski for nitrogen concentration by Nitriding layers (Epsilon, gamma prime and alpha) These more controlled processes allow the elimination of final grinding, thus reducing the cost of the whole manufacturing process. Nitriding is a case-hardening process in which nitrogen is introduced into the surface of a ferrous alloy such as steel by holding the metal at a temperature below that at which the crystal structure begins to transform to austenite on heating (Ac 1) as defined by the Iron-Carbon Phase Diagram However, applying the pure iron Lehrer diagram for the steels can lead to erroneous results because of the different phase stabilities in the steels. phase. The core hardness is also measured based on the Vickers process. ! There are three main processes for nitriding. Gas nitriding is a case-hardening process whereby nitrogen is introduced into the surface of a solid ferrous alloy by holding the metal at a suitable temperature in contact with a nitrogenous gas, usually ammonia. The nitrogen then diffuses onto the surface of the steel creating a nitride layer. It is a diffusion procedure that is reliant on a nitrogen source, and a low thermal process temperature (which, by looking at the Iron Carbon Equilibrium diagram is in the ferrite/cementite region of that diagram) just as the process of carburizing and carbo-nitriding processes are. Through the ispatguru.com website I share my knowledge and experience gained through my association with the steel industry for over 54 years. Nitrides form around seed points on the surface of the component (grain boundaries and nodes at which several grains meet). Other advantages of salt nitriding are quick processing time usually around 4 hours and simple operation. Enter your e-mail address and your password. It is also known as ion nitriding, plasma ion nitriding or glow-discharge nitriding. (a) (b), Fig 2 (a) Compound layer structure of nitrided iron (b) Schematic sequence of phases during iron nitriding.
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Plasma nitriding Plasma nitriding (Direct Current plasma nitriding - DCPN) is based on the creation of gaseous plasma under vacuum conditions. The drawing specification is made by specifying a hardness value and the test load. The phases formed within this surface layer are epsilon (e) and gamma prime (g¢). Not only the performance of steel parts is enhanced, but working life spans also increase, and so do the strain limit and the fatigue strength of the steels being treated. The steels for nitriding are chromium-molybdenum steels and contain aluminum, which produces a much higher surface hardness after nitriding. In the present work, a series of Lehrer diagrams are developed to analyse the effects of carbon and manganese on the nitriding process. This process has existed for nearly a century, though only in the last few decades has there been a concentrated effort to investigate the thermodynamics and kinetics involved. This, however, also reduces the depth of nitriding hardness that can be achieved because the alloying elements impair diffusion of the nitrogen into the interior of the component. Usually steels are beneficially treated with plasma nitriding. Since the deformability of the nitrided component not only depends on the thin, hard nitride layer but also on the chemical composition and structure of the base material, the following is true for all nitrided steels: The more homogenous and fine-grained the structure is, the better the nitriding result. Most of these parameters can be controlled with relatively simple instrumentation and methods. 8.35) can be used to study the nitriding process. However, 1 % aluminum results in a higher increase in hardness than 3 % chromium, and it is independent upon the carbon content of the steel since aluminum does not form carbides and is therefore fully available for nitride formation. Since warming up and cooling down occurs slowly and the basic structure does not undergo any transformation or change in volume, there is only a low risk of deformation. This is due to a recombination to molecular nitrogen in energetically suitable spots, such as grain boundaries, in the connecting layer. There are three main processes for nitriding. The gas used for plasma nitriding is usually pure nitrogen, since no spontaneous decomposition is needed. The purpose of nitriding is to enrich the surface layer of a work piece with nitrogen in order to increase the hardness in the surface. In gas nitriding the donor is a nitrogen rich gas, usually ammonia (NH3). The thickness and phase constitution of the resulting nitriding layers can be selected and the process optimized for the particular properties required. All these factors help to reduce distortion during the process, with the exception of induced residual stresses. The compressive residual stress in the nitrided surface layer also increases, which leads to higher fatigue strength. In other words, the steel remains in the ferrite phase (or cementite, depending on alloy composition) during the complete procedure. The knowledge of both thermodynamic and kinetics data is required in modeling the nitriding process. Plasma Nitriding Diagram A plasma nitrided part is usually ready for use. The lower limit for the nitriding temperature is considered to be 350 deg C, because below this temperature, nitrogen diffusion does not occur on a rate that can be exploited technologically or economically. This reduces the precipitation of nitrides and results in a lower increase in hardness. This layer is connected to a diffusion zone, in which the precipitated nitrides are evenly distributed in the steel matrix and which results in hardening, particularly for alloyed steels. Out of the nitride forming elements aluminum, chromium, vanadium and molybdenum, the elements chromium and aluminum particularly affect surface hardness. With a nitrogen content of a few percent, a nitride layer that is mostly cohesive (connecting layer) forms on the surface. The nitriding process (Fig. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-7057920448327527"; 550 deg C. The depth of nitriding hardness is a characteristic value for the thickness of the nitride layer. These process parameters for gas nitriding include (i) furnace temperature, (ii) process control, (iii) time, (iv) gas flow, (v) gas activity control, and (vi) process chamber maintenance etc. Today plasma nitriding is carried out on virtually all steels and cast irons. Examples of easily nitridable steels include the SAE 4100, 4300, 5100, 6100, 8600, 8700, 9300 and 9800 series, UK aircraft quality steel grades BS 4S 106, BS 3S 132, 905M39 (EN41B), stainless steels, some tool steels (H13 and P20 for example) and certain cast irons. Nitriding, process for hardening the surface of steel objects by introducing nitrogen (N) into it, where it combines with iron and other alloying elements to form hard metallic nitrides. The schematic of a typical nitrided structure is given in Fig 3. The following are the properties of the nitrided steels. What can (and does) produce distortion are the induced surface stresses being released by the heat of the process, causing movement in the form of twisting and bending. It remains the simplest of the case hardening techniques. Carbo-nitriding involves enriching the surface layer with nitrogen and carbon. All Rights Reserved © 2019, Design & Developed By: Star Web Maker. For the nitriding process hydrogen gas is also added to keep the surface clear of oxides. At the beginning of the nitriding process (0.5 h) all phases corresponding to the Fe−N phase diagram are observed in Armco iron and the steels tested. Plasma nitriding can thus be performed in a broad temperature range, from 260 deg C to more than 600 deg °C. The ? 2.3. At the commonly used nitriding temperature (below 590°), nitrogen dissolves in α-iron up to only 0.1% (called nitrogenous ferrite). It describes the vertical distance from the surface to the point at which the hardness is still 50 HV higher than the core hardness. The increase in nitrogen content also leads to an increase in hardness. These processes are gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, … Workpieces made of ferrous materials exhibit better wear, strength and corrosion properties after nitriding. However, applying the pure iron Lehrer diagram for the steels can lead to erroneous results because of the different phase stabilities in the steels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The basic of the nitriding process is that it does not require a phase change from ferrite to austenite, nor does it require a further change from austenite to martensite. 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