##  [Carburizing](/carburizing) 

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Definition

A thermochemical surface-hardening process in which carbon is introduced and diffused into the outer layer of a low‑carbon steel part at elevated (austenitizing) temperature in the presence of a carbon-bearing environment, producing a higher‑carbon surface (case) over a lower‑carbon core to increase surface hardness and wear resistance; case properties are typically controlled by carbon potential,