Annealing is also known as_______________?

Correct answer: D. Stress relieving heat treatment

  • A. Soft hardening treatment
  • B. Hard hardening treatment
  • C. Precipitating heat treatment
  • D. Stress relieving heat treatment

Explanation

Annealing is a stress-relieving heat treatment that reduces internal stresses and softens a cold-worked alloy. It is therefore different from precipitation or age hardening, which increases hardness.

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