Neutral atmosphere is maintained in a/an __________ furnace. (A) Cold rolled steel coil annealing (B) Open hearth (C) Soaking pit (D) Walking beam reheating

Neutral atmosphere is maintained in a/an __________ furnace.
(A) Cold rolled steel coil annealing
(B) Open hearth
(C) Soaking pit
(D) Walking beam reheating
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(A) Cold rolled steel coil annealing
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