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Mechanical Engineering · Q187

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 187

Q187

Grey cast iron

A.
Contains 1.7 to 3.5% carbon in Free State and is obtained by the slow cooling of molten cast iron
Answer
B.
Is also known as chilled cast iron is obtained by cooling rapidly
C.
Is produced by annealing process. It is soft, tough and easily machined metal
D.
Is produced by small additions of magnesium or cerium in the ladle Graphite is in nodular or spheroidal form and is well dispersed throughout the material

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Grey cast iron Contains 1.7 to 3.5% carbon in Free State and is obtained by the slow cooling of molten cast iron.