A small amount of thoria is doped into tungsten filament wires used in light bulbs. This is because thoria particles
A. decreases solute diffusivity
B. enhances the mobility of grain boundary
C. increases solute segregation to the grain boundary
D. are effective in limiting grain growth
Answer: Option D
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