Which of the following has no effect on the carbide forming tendency in steels ?

Correct answer: B. Phosphorus

  • A. Molybdenum
  • B. Phosphorus
  • C. Chromium
  • D. Vanadium

Explanation

Chromium, molybdenum and vanadium are carbide-forming alloying elements in steel. Phosphorus is not a carbide former, so it does not affect carbide-forming tendency in the usual classification.

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