precipitation hardening

Noun

Meaning

precipitation hardening (uncountable)

(of metal) Age hardening; a heat treatment technique to increase the yield strength of malleable materials.

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Examples

This also allows the use of precipitation hardening and improves the alloy's temperature resistance. Source: Internet

Unlike steel, in which the solid solution separates to form different crystal phases, precipitation hardening alloys separate to form different phases within the same crystal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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