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Which of the following impurity in cast iron promotes graphite nodule formation and increases the fluidity of the molten metal?

A. Silicon

B. Sulphur

C. Manganese

D. Phosphorus

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Silicon is the impurity in cast iron which promotes graphite nodule formation and increases the fluidity of the molten metal.

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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Ayaan Rather
    Ayaan Rather :
    3 years ago

    D is correct answer

  2. Jayraj Kapadiya
    Jayraj Kapadiya :
    3 years ago

    Silicon make free graphite formation and phosphorus increases fluidity of the molten metal

    So what is correct ans of these questions?

  3. Mehul Rabari
    Mehul Rabari :
    5 years ago

    sulphur makes it hard and brittle and is of good casting cgaracteristics
    phosporus increase fusibility and fluidity

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