OT kind of: metallurgy question

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coyote nose
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OT kind of: metallurgy question

Post by coyote nose »

I often use Kasenit compound on mild steel to case harden it. My question is, can I also use it on stainless steel? Will the carbon migrate into the surface of stainless steel and harden the surface?
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Post by Colt1849 »

Is this for a gun part? If so I wouldn’t try it. I suspect most hardened parts on a SS gun are thru hardened and not case hardened. Also you don’t know what type of Stainless you have.

I do know that I use Stainless in my Color Case Hardening; fixtures, containers etc.. no measurable hardening.
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Post by Marlin .35 »

I am no expert, far from it, but I seem to remember a friend trying that with lousy results. I think I would not try that!! Good luck!! Art
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