Question:

Which of the following is not a mixture of ferrite and cementite?

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Martensite forms when steel is rapidly cooled (quenched) and is known for its hardness but brittleness.
Updated On: May 5, 2025
  • Troostite
  • Pearlite
  • Ledeburite
  • Martensite
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Martensite is a solid solution of carbon in iron and does not contain a mixture of ferrite and cementite, unlike troostite, pearlite, and ledeburite.
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