Boriding

Hey kiddo, do you know what boriding is? Well, it's a really cool process that makes metals like steel super strong and resistant to wear and tear!

So, when we want to boride metal, we first clean it really well so there's no dirt or dust on it. Then, we put it in a special furnace where it's exposed to a gas that has boron in it. Boron is a really tough material that's often used to make things like bulletproof vests and tanks.

When the metal is exposed to the boron gas, it changes the surface of the metal by adding tiny boron atoms to it. This process is called diffusion, and it basically means that the atoms from the boron gas are mixing with the metal atoms to make something new.

The new surface that's created from the boriding process is really tough and hard, which makes the metal stronger than it was before. This means that the metal can withstand more pressure, resist scratches and dents, and last longer when it's being used for things like machinery or tools.

So, boriding is a really awesome process that transforms regular metals into super-strong and durable materials. Pretty cool, huh?