Explain the term Heat Treatment. How does heat treatment alter the mechanical properties of steel? B) What are the main steel types? C) What are the types of heat treatments

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Chapter2: Measurement, Materials, And Safety
Section2.7: Heat Treatment Of Metals
Problem 2RQ: Direct hardening can be performed on steel containing at least________ carbon.
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A) Explain the term Heat Treatment. How does heat treatment alter the mechanical
properties of steel?
B) What are the main steel types?
C) What are the types of heat treatments

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