Presence of high amount of silicon in cast iron
(A) Suppresses the decomposition of Fe3C
(B) Increases the formation of graphite
(C) Increases the contraction of the metal
(D) Reduces its fluidity

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Answer :

(B) Increases the formation of graphite

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