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ASM Handbook
Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes
Edited by
George E. Totten
George E. Totten
Portland State University
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Volume
4A
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-165-8
Publication date:
2013
Abstract
Molten salt, including nitrite/nitrate salts, is the quenching medium most commonly used in austempering and marquenching of ferrous materials. This article describes the use of molten salts in the quenching of ferrous materials. It provides information on the processing and operation of salt quenching including considerations of time, temperature, environment, and safety, as well as critical characteristics such as the composition of the quenchant, agitation, and water additions.
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J.R. Keough, Salt Quenching, Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes, Vol 4A, ASM Handbook, Edited By Jon L. Dossett, George E. Totten, ASM International, 2013, p 232–237, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v04a.a0005820
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