##  [Nitriding](/nitriding) 

  ##  [Nitriding](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/nitriding-0) 

  

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Definition

A thermochemical surface treatment that introduces nitrogen into the surface region of steels or suitable alloys at relatively lower temperatures (compared with carburizing) to form hard nitride precipitates and/or a compound layer, producing a wear‑ and fatigue‑resistant surface without requiring bulk quenching of the component.