Aging treatment, also known as precipitation hardening, is a key step in modern heat treatment technology. This process follows solution treatment and involves heating alloys at a controlled temperature to allow the formation of fine precipitates, which strengthen the metal.
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In the field of heat treatment, solution treatment (also known as solid solution treatment) is a critical process for improving the mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties of metals, especially stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and aluminum alloys. The process involves heating the alloy to a high temperature to dissolve alloying elements into a solid solution, followed by rapid cooling to retain this uniform structure.