Which consequence results when molten steel undergoes rapid quenching?

💡 Explanation

Rapid quenching induces the _martensitic transformation_, bypassing equilibrium phase diagrams, because carbon atoms become trapped, distorting the crystal structure; therefore, increased hardness and tensile strength results, rather than softer phases that occur during slow cooling.

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