Maximum permissible sulphur content in steel is ______________ percent?

Correct answer: B. 0.055

  • A. 0.015
  • B. 0.055
  • C. 0.505
  • D. 0.805

Explanation

Sulphur is an undesirable impurity in steel because it promotes hot shortness, so its specification is kept near 0.05 percent. The commonly quoted maximum in this type of question is 0.055 percent.

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