D-And F-Block Elements Ques 150
Question: Tempered steel is
Options:
A) Soft and pliable
B) Hard and brittle
C) Neither so hard nor so brittle
D) Very soft
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Tempering: If the quenched or hardened steel is reheated to a temperature between 503 to 573 K and then allowed to cool slowly, the process is called tempering.