Which one of the following substance will be most suitable for cutting a very hard material?

Silicon carbide

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Lead

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Zinc metal

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Sodium chloride crystal

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Solution

The correct option is D Silicon carbide
Silicon carbide is most suitable for cutting a very hard material.
In manufacturing processes it is used for its hardness in abrasive machining processes such as grinding, honing, water-jet cutting and sandblasting.

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