When a low carbon steel is undergoing heat treatment for the purposes of casehardening, what is the process that distinguishes this procedure from other hardening methods?

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After the steel is heated above its critical temperature, it is quenched in a carbon bath.

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After the steel is heated above its critical temperature, it is quenched in cold water.

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After the steel is heated above its critical temperature, it is allowed to cool slowly in air.

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After the steel is heated above its melting temperature, it is quenched in a carbon bath.

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