Eutectoid reaction occurs at
A
600°C
B
727°C
C
1147°C
D
1493°C
Correct Answer: 727°C
In eutectoid reaction, the austenite transforms into a phase mixture of ferrite (containing 0.76% C) and cementite.This phase mixture is known as pearlite.
The eutectoid reaction occurs at a constant temperature.
This is known as eutectoid temperature and is 727°C.