Definition of graphitize in English:
graphitize
(British graphitise)
verb ˈɡrafɪtʌɪzˈɡrafəˌtīz
technical Convert or be converted into graphite.
with object the white iron is not only graphitized, but the carbon is also largely removed
no object diamond at room temperature shows no tendency to graphitize
Example sentencesExamples
- These treatments are ferritizing annealing, medium annealing, and graphitizing annealing.
- Chromium is primarily added to offset the graphitizing effects of nickel and silicon in types A, B, and C alloys, ranges from 1.4 to 3.5%. Chromium content must be increased with increasing section size.
- However, the local occurrence of poorly graphitized carbonaceous material in amphibolite-facies rocks supports the idea that graphitization is not simply due to increasing temperature and pressure.
- Chromium is included in these alloys, at levels from 1.4 to 4% to ensure that the irons will solidify with carbides to counteract the graphitizing effect of nickel.
- A normal graphitizing anneal in the austenitic temperature range is recommended where undesirable amounts of carbide are present.
Derivatives
noun ˌɡrafɪtʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
technical This may be the case for the sedimentary carbonaceous material identified at Macraes, which shows a greater degree of graphitization than would be predicted for the local metamorphic grade.
Example sentencesExamples
- The drop in hardness accompanying secondary graphitization produces a corresponding reduction in tensile and fatigue strength as well.
- Nickel, copper, and tin increase the graphitization potential during the eutectic transformation, but decrease it during the eutectoid transformation, thus raising the pearlite/ferrite ratio.
- The second step consists of holding at 900 to 970°C; this step is called first-stage graphitization.
- A high graphitization potential will result in irons with graphite as the rich carbon phase, while a low graphitization potential will result in irons with iron carbide.