Quenching

 

 

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Quenching

 

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Definition of quenching

 

Quenching: In the heat-treating of metals, the step of cooling metals rapidly in order to obtain desired properties- most commonly accomplished by immersing the metal in oil or water. In the case of most copper base alloys, quenching has no effect other than to hasten cooling. (0).

 

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