Which of the following has highest compressive strength?

Cast iron

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High carbon steel

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Wrought iron

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mild steel

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Solution

The correct option is B High carbon steel
High carbon steel has highest compressive strength.
The carbon content is 0.5 - 1.5% and such steel is called hard steel.

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