Which of the following has the highest modulus of elasticity (about 7 x 10^6 kg/cm2) ?

Correct answer: C. Tungsten carbide

  • A. High speed steel
  • B. Stainless steel
  • C. Tungsten carbide
  • D. Superalloys

Explanation

Tungsten carbide has a very high elastic modulus, approximately 7 × 10^6 kg/cm², making it much stiffer than steels and superalloys. Modulus of elasticity measures resistance to elastic deformation, not hardness alone.

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