The hardness of steel increases if it contains
A
Austenite
B
Martensite
C
Pearlite
D
Cementite
Correct Answer: Martensite
Martensitic stainless steels contain from 12 to 18 percent chromium, imparting corrosion resistance, and from 0.12 to 1 percent carbon, permitting a great degree of hardening by heat treatment