Tungsten and Vanadium are important metals. When added to steel, they make it hard. Such steel alloys are used for making:

high-speed tools

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forging presses

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diamond safes

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ball bearings

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Solution

The correct option is A high-speed tools
Many minor metals, including chromium, tungsten, molybdenum,titanium, niobium, tantalum and zirconium, form strong carbides that—in steel—increase hardness and strength. Such steels are often used to make high-speed steel and hot work tool steel.
Hence option A is correct answer.

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