Chilled iron castings are__________________?

Correct answer: C. Highly wear resistant

  • A. Easily machinable
  • B. Soft on surface
  • C. Highly wear resistant
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Rapid cooling of chilled iron forms a hard white-iron layer rich in carbides at the casting surface. This makes chilled castings highly resistant to abrasion, although the hard surface is difficult to machine.

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