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Materials Selection Considerations for Thermal Process Equipment Carburization Chromium, nickel, and silicon are three major elements that confer resistance to carbon absorption. Nickel and silicon lower the maximum solubility of carbon and nitrogen. Carburization is usually of concern, because highly carburized alloys become brittle.

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