if we have CAST IRON sample of BHN 150 , how do we decide amount of carbon that should be added to it to make the BHN of 190
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how to increase hardness
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Cast irons, in general are heat treatable (and already have lots of carbon). 150 Brinell is a very soft iron. 190 isn't much harder, but you should be able to achieve it through a standard hardening heat treatment and then keep on tempering it until you get the desired hardness.
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can we calculate the amount of carbon required to do this opeartion before hand?
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can we calculate the amount of carbon required to do this opeartion before hand?
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What kind of operation?
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hardening operation
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