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Method of forming a nitride layer

US4569862A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1985
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/4488
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a layer of a nitride or carbonitride of titanium, vanadium or the like on the surface of an article to be treated includes: disposing a treating material composed of refractory powder, powder of a metal or alloy of a nitride forming element and a halide power, and the article to be treated in a fluidized bed furnace; and introducing a nitrogen-containing gas into the furnace under a heated condition to fluidize the treating material, thereby effecting the surface treatment. This method provides a nitride or carbonitride layer having a smooth surface and a uniform thickness rapidly and safely without using hydrogen and a halogen vapor.

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