Work hardenable alloy steel used to make the bucket wheel excavators, blades of bulldozers and other earth moving equipments contain iron, carbon and ___________________?

Correct answer: A. Manganese

  • A. Manganese
  • B. Silicon
  • C. Nickel
  • D. Chromium

Explanation

The work-hardening steel used in excavator buckets and bulldozer blades is manganese steel, commonly containing iron, carbon, and a high proportion of manganese. Manganese promotes the strong strain-hardening response needed in abrasive service.

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