Consider the precipitation of B-rich β from a supersaturated A-rich – McqOptions

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1.	Consider the precipitation of B-rich β from a supersaturated A-rich α solid solution. Which among the following will lead to the creation of activation energy barrier?
A.	Creation of α/β interface
B.	Diffusion of α matrix
C.	Diffusion of β matrix
D.	Nothing can be predicted
Answer» B. Diffusion of α matrix

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