The recrystallization temperature of steel is

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  1. 400°C
  2. 600°C
  3. 800°C
  4. None of the above

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Option 3 : 800°C
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Explanation:

Recrystallization: 

  • Recrystallization temperature is a temperature at which 50 % cold-worked metal is recrystallized in 1 hour.
  • It occurs generally between the temperature range 0.3–0.5 Tm . where Tm is the melting point in Kelvin.
  • During recrystallization, a new set of strain-free and equiaxed grains form that have relatively low dislocation densities.
  • The metal becomes softer, weaker, and more ductile.
  • The driving force for recrystallization is the difference in internal energy between strained and recrystallized material.

Two factors that influence the recrystallization temperature are percent cold work and impurity content.

  • Recrystallization temperature rises with increasing concentrations of impurities.
  • The recrystallization temperature for steel is 800°C so the correct answer is option 3
  • The recrystallization conditions, such as heating rate and soaking time depend on the degree of cold work and the steel composition.
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