I have a 50 gallon tank containing a Black Oxide chemical solution for blackening metal.
Tank operating temp is 200 deg F.
the MSDS for this solution shows:
Sodium Hydroxide <30%
Sodium Nitrate <10%
Sodium Nitrate <1%
This concentrated basic solution gets mixed 50-50 with water.
I would...
I have a forming tool / press made from AISI 1144, and would like to know the best method to use to get the highest hardness / wear resistance. Strength and toughness do not matter for this application.
Should I even bother heat treating this part made from aisi 1144, or should we make...