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Mechanical Engineering · Q305

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 305

Q305

In low carbon steels, presence of small quantities of sulphur improves

A.
Weldability
B.
Formability
C.
Machinability
Answer
D.
Hardenability

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sulfur is normally regarded as an impurity and has an adverse effect on impact properties when a steel is high in sulphur and low in manganese.
Sulphur improves machinability but lowers transverse ductility and notched impact toughness and has little effects on the longitudinal mechanical properties.