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Mechanical Engineering · Q295

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 295

Q295

Which of the following iron exist between 910°C and 1403°C?

A.
α-iron
B.
β-iron
C.
γ-iron
Answer
D.
δ-iron

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Gamma iron is an allotropic form of iron existing between the temperature 910°C and 1400°C and having a face-centered cubic lattice.
It is a metallic, non-magnetic allotrope of iron or a solid solution of iron with an alloying element.