Q13
The binding material used in cemented carbide tools is
A.
Tungsten
B.
Chromium
C.
Silicon
D.
Cobalt
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
the material that makes up the tools and inserts, is actually grains of tungsten carbide, along with particles of other materials, cemented together using the metal cobalt as a binder.
There are several tungsten ores that can be mined and refined into tungsten or made into tungsten carbide