Identifying of chemical composition changes during the carburizing process of carbon steel under tension

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https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.286199

Keywords:

carbon steel, load tensile, carburizing, chemical composition, scanning electron microscopy

Abstract

Carburizing is a commonly employed technique used to improve carbon steel’s surface characteristics, specifically its hardness and ability to resist wear. The introduction of tension during the carburizing process adds complexities that affect the distribution of elements in the material. The research methodology includes subjecting carbon steel samples to carburizing temperatures and applying tensile stress. This approach allows for analyzing the effects of carburization and stress on the carbon steel samples. The focus of the investigation was to analyze the use of the pack carburizing technique at lower temperatures, specifically 700 °C and 750 °C, while also applying proportional-voltage tensile stresses. The study focuses on conducting a comprehensive analysis of changes in the chemical composition throughout the cross-section of the material. Advanced analytical techniques perform mapping and elemental spectrum analysis, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). These techniques enable a thorough investigation of the distribution and composition of elements such as carbon, iron, silicon, magnesium, and phosphorus. According to the research findings, carbon elements were added within the temperature range of 700 °C to 750 °C during the carburization process. The carbon content in the material increased from 0.15 % in its unprocessed state to 0.73 % at a temperature of 700 °C, followed by a further increase to 1.26 % at a temperature of 750 °C. According to the study, it was found that applying tensile loads and reducing carburizing temperatures can enhance the carburizing process and result in higher carbon steel content. This can bring about cost savings and improve overall industrial efficiency

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  • The author expresses our sincere gratitude to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hasanuddin University in South Sulawesi for their valuable contribution and cooperation in facilitating the publishing of this research work.

Author Biographies

Nitha, Hasanuddin University; Indonesian Christian Toraja University

Doctoral Student, Graduate Student

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Departement of Mechanical Engineering

Lukmanul Hakim Arma, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Assistant Professor

Departement of Mechanical Enginering

Onny S. Sutresman, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Professor

Departement of Mechanical Enginering

Ahmad Yusran Aminy, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Assistant Professor

Departement of Mechanical Enginering

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Identifying of chemical composition changes during the carburizing process of carbon steel under tension

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2023-08-31

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Nitha, Arma, L. H., Sutresman, O. S., & Aminy, A. Y. (2023). Identifying of chemical composition changes during the carburizing process of carbon steel under tension. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 4(12 (124), 26–36. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.286199

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