Inventors:
William C. Jones - Enfield CT
Kenneth R. Britt - Easthampton MA
Isaac L. Newell - Manchester CT
Assignee:
Heatbath Corporation - Springfield MA
International Classification:
C23C 910, C21D 148
Abstract:
A non-cyanide molten salt bath composition and process for the carburization of objects made of ferrous metals or alloys are provided. The composition comprises a molten salt mixture, at a temperature in the range of 900. degree. C. to 1050. degree. C. , of an alkali metal chloride or a mixture of alkali metal chlorides; an activator consisting of an oxygen containing strontium or barium salt; and a graphite cover. The process comprises immersing the ferrous metal or alloy part in the molten mixture at a temperature in the range of 900. degree. C. to 1050. degree. C.