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A cylindrical piece of steel 75 mm (3 in.) in diameter is to be austenitized and quenched...

A cylindrical piece of steel 75 mm (3 in.) in diameter is to be austenitized and quenched such that a minimum hardness of 40 HRC is to be produced throughout the entire piece. Of the alloys 8660, 8640, 8630, and 8620, which will qualify if the quenching medium is (a) moderately agitated water and (b) moderately agitated oil? Justify your choice(s).

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