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Wootz steel is also known as ____.
Wootz steel is also known as ____.
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The correct option is D All of these
Wootz steel is a crucible
steel characterized by a pattern of bands, which are formed by sheets of micro carbides
within a tempered martensite or pearlite matrix in higher carbon steel, or by ferrite
and pearlite banding in lower carbon steels. It is the pioneering steel alloy
matrix developed in Southern India in the 6th century BC and exported globally.
It was also known in the ancient world by many different names including Wootz,
Ukku, Hindvi Steel, Hinduwani Steel, Teling Steel and Seric Iron.
Wootz steel is a crucible steel characterized by a pattern of bands, which are formed by sheets of micro carbides within a tempered martensite or pearlite matrix in higher carbon steel, or by ferrite and pearlite banding in lower carbon steels. It is the pioneering steel alloy matrix developed in Southern India in the 6th century BC and exported globally. It was also known in the ancient world by many different names including Wootz, Ukku, Hindvi Steel, Hinduwani Steel, Teling Steel and Seric Iron.
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