Question

What is the purpose of adding carbon to molten iron?

Answer 1

hey mate here is your answer.

Adding carbon to iron to make steel does make it stronger and tougher, up to a point. Then it will get stronger but less tough (ie like cast iron). Carbonstrengthens iron by distorting its crystal latice. This distortion is similar in effect to work hardening.

Answer 2

Heya ! Here is u r Ans >
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Carbon is added to molten iron in order to improve the strength, hardness and corrosion resistance of iron.

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Adding carbon to iron to make steel does make it stronger and tougher, up to a point. Then it will get stronger but less tough (ie like cast iron)
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