Question: Is it possible to temper an oil-quenched 4140 steel cylindrical shaft 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) in diameter so as to give a minimum yield strength

Is it possible to temper an oil-quenched 4140 steel cylindrical shaft 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) in diameter so as to give a minimum yield strength of 1000 MPa (145,000psi) and a minimum ductility of 16%EL? If so, specify a tempering temperature. If this is not possible, then explain why.

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