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Cold shortness is a defect occurring in steel due to the presence of an excess amount of ___________(a) Potassium(b) Phosphorus(c) Sodium(d) MagnesiumI got this question in quiz.Asked question is from Steel topic in section Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys of Construction & Building Materials

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The CORRECT choice is (B) Phosphorus

Explanation: Cold shortness is a defect occurring in steel due to the PRESENCE of an excess amount of phosphorus. Steel with this defect CRACKS when being WORKED in a cold state.



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