The Six Benefits Of Boronizing

By April Briggs


Boron is the fifth element in the periodic table and is used to enhance other metals. When Boron is diffused into another metal the process is known as boronizing or boriding. There are a number of benefits to this process including increasing a suitable metal's resistance to acids. This article will look at the six ways metals are enhanced.

The wear resistance is increased. Metals can be subject to wear and tear over time when used under certain conditions. This is not desirable if a company desires to have their products last a long time or endure certain harsh conditions. Signs of wear include scratches from everyday use and also dents. These things can still happen but not as much when a metal goes through boriding.

Whenever metals are used excessively or have to endure high degrees of heat, it is important for these metals to be strong enough to withstand the pressure. Metals that have been incorporated with boron are hardened so that that they are able to endure these types of situations. Hard metals are needed for machine parts like gears and valves which are always in motion.

When it comes to high temperatures, metals can usually be found because they can take the heat. However, in order to do so on a daily basis they have to be enhanced with a certain elements like boron which give them hardness and stability. The property of thermal stability is what allows cooks to use their pots and other tools in the kitchen in high temperatures.

Resistance to corrosion by acids is reduced. Metals can be destroyed not only by wear but slowly by being exposed to certain chemicals such as acids. These acids can come from different places such as the air, earth, and also water. Rusting is usually the result of exposure to these elements and this causes the metal to weaken and fall apart over time.

When two metals move against each other with a significant amount of force, this is known as friction. This type of movement can also cause wear in the metal and this is common in machines that are used every day whether they are in the home or in a factory. The coefficient of friction is a figure that is used to show how much friction occurs between two objects. The lower the number the better.

There is increased resistance to cold welding. When a metal is cold welded, it is joined to another metal without using any heat. An example of this is when two metals slide against each other. This process usually happens in a vacuum as oppose to heat. This is not desirable in many situations such as in space crafts where there are moving parts that need to stay separated.

These are the benefits of boriding when it is used to diffuse metals with boron. Whenever metals are used, there always has to be a process of preparation done before they can be used effectively. These new properties are applied to many different situations and have a variety of uses such as in the oil fields and in agricultural machinery.




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