Typical media used for quenching include air, brine (10% salt in water), water, and various oils. (a)
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(a) Rank the four media in order of the cooling rate from fastest to slowest.
(b) Describe a situation when quenching in air would be undesirable.
(c) During quenching in liquid media, typically either the part being cooled or the bath is agitated. Explain why.
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Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering
ISBN: 978-1111576851
3rd edition
Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright
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