Decarburization

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De carburization

•It is the process opposite to carburization, namely the reduction of

carbon content.

•The term is typically used in metallurgy, describing the reduction of

the content of carbon in metals (usually called steel).

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How it occurred

Decarburization occurs when carbon in the

metal reacts during heating with oxygen- or
hydrogen-containing gases present in the
atmosphere, starting at 700°C

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Chemical Reactions

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Microscope Study :-

The depth of decarburization can be

determined by the observed changes
in the micro structural of Edge -
section due to changes in the carbon
content

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Ficks Law follows

•Decarburization
•Specification Decarburization (ASTM E1077)

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We Can show Decarburization(%) to customer as
Standards

•Internal grade
•External Grade

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Internal grade Decarburization(micro
n)
Average
MCG04 9

MCG03 7

MCG02 5-8

MCG05 6

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 %Decarbuization

32% 29% MCG04

16% 23% MCG03
MCG02
MCG05

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Specifications Limits

•Based upon each internal grade of UVSL with connection of

external grade decarburization fixed as standard
•It can easier way to search the decarburization rating with related to
internal grade
•It can quicker ,strong ,calm way to demonstrate to the customer

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Action Plan

•Taking necessary action in

decarburization of internal grade
•Minimize decarburization content in
steel
•Giving concern to internal grade for
improvement

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