The heat treatment process used to enrich the steel surface by addition of Nitrogen is known as
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- Nitrogen addition $\rightarrow$ Nitriding.
- Carbon addition $\rightarrow$ Carburizing.
Nitriding produces an exceptionally hard case because the formed nitrides are inherently hard and stable, avoiding the need for an aggressive oil or water quench.