In Most Cases, Brittle Fracture Occurs Only at Temperatures Below

question 75

Multiple Choice

In most cases, brittle fracture occurs only at temperatures below the Charpy impact transition temperature. Steel cleanliness and ________ have a significant influence on toughness and resistance to brittle fracture.

• A) Alloy composition
• B) Tensile strength
• C) Grain size
• D) Pressure

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