API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 59 Discussion

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Question #: 59
Topic #: 1

A hard, brittle surface layer will develop on some alloys due to exposure to high temperature process streams containing high levels of nitrogen compounds such as ammonia or cyanides, particularly under reducing conditions, is called _______.

ACarburization

BSpheroidization

CNitriding

DNone of the above

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lonna at Oct 26, 2022, 02:17 PM

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Sheridan

6 days ago

Nitriding? Sounds like a fancy term for turning my alloy into a rock-hard surface. Sign me up!

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Yolando

22 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Carburization because it involves a hard surface layer.

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Cassi

23 days ago

I agree with Herminia, Nitriding makes sense because it involves exposure to nitrogen compounds.

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Herminia

25 days ago

I think the answer is C) Nitriding.

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