1.7225 | 42CrMo4 nitrocarburized + oxidized
Numeric designation | 1.7225 |
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Chemical designation | 42CrMo4 |
State | nitrocarburized + oxidized |
Etching | 3 % Nital |
The bright grain boundary precipitations in the diffusion zone are probably (chromium) nitrides, but could also be cementite. The oxidation after nitrocarburizing serves as corrosion protection; the approx. 1 µm thin oxide layer is only visible in places.