Question

Iron is used in different forms, like, cast iron, steel, and alloys. The iron-carbon diagram is the basis for the branch of science known as:

• A. ferrous metallurgy
• B. stereochemistry
• C. carbon metallurgy
• D. organic chemistry

Answer 1

The correct option is A ferrous metallurgy

The percentage of Iron and Carbon determine whether it is cast Iron, Pig Iron, Steel or Alloys. Hence this is known as Ferrous Metallurgy. The main contribution is given by Iron as every type of Iron contains more than 90% of Iron.