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Non-Scaling Compound - Heat Treat Non-Scaling Compound 1 Pound
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SKU: 083015100
Overview
This heat-treat compound is intended for makers and smiths who want to protect finished dimensions before hardening or annealing. It is applied as a dry powder after the workpiece is warmed, then used during the final heat cycle to help reduce scaling, pitting, and decarb loss. The process is straightforward, and the treated parts come clean in boiling water afterward. It is not suitable for steels that harden above 1650°F, so it’s best matched to projects within that temperature range.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Helps Parts
Stay at exact dimensions before
Designed Reduce
Scaling, pitting, and decarb loss
Simple Process
For hardening or annealing applications
Parts Come
Clean in boiling water after
1 Lb.
Package provides a practical supply
Key Features
- Helps protect parts from scaling, pitting, and decarb loss during heat treating.
- Allows parts to be made to exact dimensions before heat treating.
- Suitable for both hardening and annealing applications.
- Simple process: heat, coat with dry powder, finish heating, then quench or cool.
- Parts come clean in boiling water after treatment.
- 1 lb. (454 g) compound from Brownells; not for steels hardening above 1650°F.
Best Used For
- Heat treating parts that must stay close to exact dimensions before quenching or cooling
- Users wanting to reduce polishing, grinding, and shaping after heat treatment
- Hardening or annealing projects where a dry compound powder application is preferred
- Shop work on steels that do not harden above 1650°F
- Hunters or builders handling small metal parts that need clean-up after heat treating
Specifications
| Application | Heat treating |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Method | Boiling water |
| Form | Dry compound powder |
| Heat Treat Temperature Limit | >1650deg F (not for steels that harden above 1650deg F) |
| Use | Hardening or annealing |
| Weight | 1 lb. (454 g) |
Pros
- Helps parts stay at exact dimensions before heat treating
- Designed to reduce scaling, pitting, and decarb loss
- Simple process for hardening or annealing applications
- Parts come clean in boiling water after use
- 1 lb. package provides a practical supply for shop work
- Clear temperature limit noted for steels above 1650°F
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for heat-treat protection rather than general shop use, so it’s a specialized consumable for specific metalworking steps.
- The workpiece needs to be heated to about 500°F before the powder is applied, so the process still requires careful temperature control and handling.
- It is not for steels that harden above 1650°F, which limits use on higher-temperature materials.
- The 1 lb. package size may be more than needed for occasional use, depending on project volume.
Suggested Comparisons
- Heat treating compounds
- Metal finishing and polishing supplies
- Knife and tool making supplies
- Blacksmithing and metalworking consumables
Suggested Accessories
- Heat treatment gloves
- Quenching tank
- Boiling water cleaning brush
- Shop apron
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this compound used for in a hunting or shop setting?
It is a heat treat non-scaling compound used to help protect parts during hardening or annealing, with the goal of reducing scaling, pitting, and decarb loss.
How is it applied?
The directions say to heat the work piece to about 500°F, coat it with the dry compound powder, finish heating to temperature, and then quench or cool as required.
Can it be used on all steels?
No. The product notes that it is not for steels that harden above 1650°F.
How much product is included?
The listed specification is 1 lb. (454 g).
Does it require extra cleanup after heat treating?
The description says parts come clean in boiling water, which suggests cleanup is straightforward, but no further details are provided.