Case-Depth Studies of Pack Cyaniding of Mild Steel Using Cassava Leaves

Characterization of Mild Steel Case-hardened in Processed Cassava Leaves

“…The general trend obtained agrees with the results of previous research on pack cyaniding of mild steel using cassava leaves powder [6]. The result also corroborates that of Adetunji et al [7] and Akinluwade et al [5], both of which reported increase in case depth with soaking time when cassava leaves powder was used for cyaniding mild steel in solid media.…”

“…Prominent among these in the literature, is the use of cassava leaves powder for surface strengthening of low carbon steels. Ibironke et al [6] investigated case-depths of mild steel pack-cyanided in cassava leaves. The study reported feasibility of improving the strength and hardness of low carbon steels with nascent carbon and nitrogen released in situ from the cyanide content of cassava leaves and a mathematical model for the estimation of hardness with depth as a function of time was also developed.…”