Which of the following is true of martensite?
A) It is the weakest of the transformation products of austenite.
B) As formed, it is very hard and brittle.
C) As formed, it is extremely useful in most engineering applications.
D) Martensite cannot be tempered.

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Martensite is formed through rapid cooling of austenite. As formed, it is very hard and brittle, making it unsuitable for most engineering applications without further heat treatment to temper it. It is actually stronger than other transformation products of austenite, such as bainite or pearlite.

Which of the Following Is True of Martensite