Q335
Annealing of white cast iron results in production of
A.
Malleable iron
AnswerB.
Nodular iron
C.
Spheroidal iron
D.
Grey iron
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Malleable iron is obtained by the heat treatment of white iron so the hard iron carbide structure of ledeburite is converted to a matrix of ferrite or pearlite and graphite is precipitated within the iron. This form of graphite is sometimes referred to as tempered carbon.