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Why does grey cast iron typically exhibit high compressive strength but relatively low tensile strength?
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- 1Due to the presence of sharp graphite flakes in its microstructure✓
- 2Due to its highly ductile nature at room temperature
- 3Due to its exceptionally high malleability
- 4Due to its isotropic elastic properties
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Due to the presence of sharp graphite flakes in its microstructure
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