Maximum change in the hardness of martensite occurs in the carbon content range of _____________ percent in steel?

Correct answer: B. 0.2 to 0.4

  • A. 0.01 to 0.10
  • B. 0.2 to 0.4
  • C. 0.5 to 0.7
  • D. 0.8 to 1.0

Explanation

Martensite hardness rises most sharply as carbon increases through approximately the 0.2 to 0.4% range, because carbon strongly strengthens the supersaturated martensitic structure there. At higher carbon contents, the increase becomes less pronounced.

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