The process of heat treating is the method by which metals are heated and cooled in a series of specific operations that never allow the metal to reach the molten state.

金属热处理过程其实是一系列具体的操作，通过这些操作加热与冷却金属，但加热时进行控制，使得金属不达到熔融的状态。

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Also, heat treating can make a metal softer and more ductile.

同时，热处理也可以使金属韧性增强。

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The process conditions and effects for electrochemically treating metal dyeing wastewater are discussed, and the polar effect is analysed in deep.

讨论了电化学方法处理金属着色废水的工艺条件和效果，对电极效应作了深入分析。

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