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At elevated temperature, the carbide phases in certain carbon steels are unstable and may decompose into _______. This decomposition is known as graphitization.

  • A. Silicon
  • B. Graphite nodules
  • C. Carbon dust
  • D. Graphite dust
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ahmadmm
1 year, 4 months ago
Graphitization is a change in the microstructure of certain carbon steels and ½Mo steels after long-term operation in the 800 °F to 1100 °F (425 °C to 595 °C) range. At these temperatures, the carbide phases in these steels are unstable and decompose into graphite nodules.
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