D And F Block Elements Question 390

Question: If steel is heated to a temperature well below red heat and is then cooled slowly, the process is called

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Options:

A) Tempering

B) Hardening

C) Softening

D) Annealing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The steel obtained by this process retains its hardness but is not brittle.