| Gas nitriding | CLIN™ technologies | |
| Preparation | Degreasing with organic solvent | Degreasing: water + alkaline soap |
| Application method | Pressurized gas furnaces | Molten salt bath |
| Temperature range | 500 – 740°C | 500 – 630°C |
| Thermal uniformity | Env. ± 15°C | Env. ± 3°C |
| Heat transfer | Convection | Conduction |
| Nitriding potential |  Medium |  High |
| Treatment time | 6 hours – 24 hours | 1 hour – 3 hours |
| Environment/waste | The exhaust gases are cracked/burned/released into the atmosphere. | Recycling of line waste into new consumables directly usable. |
| Toxicity classification | Ammonia (anhydrous) | Cyanates and carbonates |