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The ability of a steel to be hardened to a depth by quenching is called:

1. Hardness
2. Toughness
3. Machinability
4. Hardenability

Answer

D. Hardenability

Solution

Measured by the Jominy end-quench test; increased by alloying elements like Cr, Mo, Ni, Mn.

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