______________ iron is produced, when molten pig iron is allowed to cool gradually?
Correct answer: A. Grey cast
- A. Grey cast
- B. White cast
- C. Wrought
- D. None of these
Explanation
Gradual cooling allows carbon to separate as graphite, producing the grey appearance of grey cast iron. Rapid cooling instead favours carbon remaining as cementite and produces white cast iron.
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