The maximum solid solubility of carbon in ferrite occurs at 0.022 wt% C and 727 ° C, the eutectoid composition is 0.76 wt% C, the maximum solid solubility of carbon in austenite occurs at 2.14 wt% C and 1147 ° C, and the cementite composition is 6.7 wt% C. For 2122 g of a 3.2134 wt% C steel at 726 ° C, what will be the mass of carbon present as part of a compound? (a) 67.9 g (b) 74.2 g (c) 58.7 g (d) 83.5 g

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The maximum solid solubility of carbon in ferrite occurs at 0.022 wt% C and 727 ° C, the eutectoid composition is 0.76 wt% C, the maximum solid solubility of carbon in austenite occurs at 2.14 wt% C and 1147 ° C, and the cementite composition is 6.7 wt% C. For 2122 g of a 3.2134 wt% C steel at 726 ° C, what will be the mass of carbon present as part of a compound?
(a) 67.9 g
(b) 74.2 g
(c) 58.7 g
(d) 83.5 g

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