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The revolutionary SMART ONC® and other Nitrex heat treatment technologies represent a significant leap forward, providing unparalleled corrosion resistance for automotive components. These technologies integrate innovative processes like controlled nitrocarburizing and controlled post-oxidizing, enhancing corrosion resistance while concurrently improving the durability and lifespan of automotive parts."> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/50029-doc-9236"> <meta property="og:title" content="Superior Corrosion Resistance for Automotive Applications: How NITREX SMART ONC Leads with Advanced Protection Technology"> <meta property="og:type" content="article"> <meta property="og:locale" content="en_US"> <meta property="og:updated_time" content="2024-02-07 01:53:35"> <meta property="article:modified_time" content="2024-02-07 01:53:35"> <meta property="article:publisher" content="SAE Media Group"> <meta name="description" content="Explore the latest groundbreaking advancements in corrosion resistance for the automotive industry and the economic and environmental impacts of corrosion. The revolutionary SMART ONC® and other Nitrex heat treatment technologies represent a significant leap forward, providing unparalleled corrosion resistance for automotive components. These technologies integrate innovative processes like controlled nitrocarburizing and controlled post-oxidizing, enhancing corrosion resistance while concurrently improving the durability and lifespan of automotive parts."> <title>Superior Corrosion Resistance for Automotive Applications: How NITREX SMART ONC Leads with Advanced Protection Technology - Tech Briefs</title> <link href="https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/50029-doc-9236" rel="canonical"> <style> /*! inlined from /media/plg_content_ntb_tagsbot/css/template.min.css by ntb_minifier */ .ntb_tagsbot .taglist { font-style: italic; margin-top: 10px } .ntb_tagsbot .tagmenus { background: #FFE; border: 1px dashed #DDD; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px } .ntb_tagsbot .clusterlist { font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 10px; } .ntb_cluster_div { display: none; } .tagmenus div:first-of-type { font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 10px; } /* end /media/plg_content_ntb_tagsbot/css/template.min.css */ </style> <link 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