Presence of cobalt in steel improves its____________________?

Correct answer: A. Cutting ability

  • A. Cutting ability
  • B. Corrosion resistance
  • C. Tensile strength
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Cobalt increases the hot hardness and red-hardness of steel, allowing cutting tools to retain their hardness at elevated temperatures. This improves cutting ability rather than primarily serving as a corrosion-resistance addition.

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