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What is the significance of digits 1 through 9 in identifying alloy modifications?
What is the significance of digits 1 through 9 in identifying alloy modifications?
Which is a key characteristic of alloys in the 1xxx series?
Which is a key characteristic of alloys in the 1xxx series?
What is the primary alloying agent used in the 2xxx series of aluminium alloys?
What is the primary alloying agent used in the 2xxx series of aluminium alloys?
Why are aluminium-copper alloys susceptible to intergranular corrosion?
Why are aluminium-copper alloys susceptible to intergranular corrosion?
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Which element serves as the primary alloying element in the 3xxx series of aluminium alloys?
Which element serves as the primary alloying element in the 3xxx series of aluminium alloys?
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Among the most commonly used aluminium-copper alloys in aircraft structures, which are used for skins and rivets?
Among the most commonly used aluminium-copper alloys in aircraft structures, which are used for skins and rivets?
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Which series of aluminium alloys is alloyed with silicon and magnesium?
Which series of aluminium alloys is alloyed with silicon and magnesium?
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What characteristic makes 4xxx Series aluminium suitable for welding and brazing?
What characteristic makes 4xxx Series aluminium suitable for welding and brazing?
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In which situation does the susceptibility to corrosion increase for 5xxx Series aluminium?
In which situation does the susceptibility to corrosion increase for 5xxx Series aluminium?
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Which element is added to aluminium to make harder and stronger alloys?
Which element is added to aluminium to make harder and stronger alloys?
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What properties are associated with 6xxx Series aluminium alloys?
What properties are associated with 6xxx Series aluminium alloys?
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Which alloy series is used when parts require more strength and little forming?
Which alloy series is used when parts require more strength and little forming?
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What is the main purpose of heat treatment for metals?
What is the main purpose of heat treatment for metals?
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What is the significance of clad surface in aluminium alloys?
What is the significance of clad surface in aluminium alloys?
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What is a potential consequence of abrasions on sheet metal according to the text?
What is a potential consequence of abrasions on sheet metal according to the text?
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How do different heat-treating operations affect the properties of metals?
How do different heat-treating operations affect the properties of metals?
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What could happen if a clad surface on an aluminium alloy is penetrated?
What could happen if a clad surface on an aluminium alloy is penetrated?
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Why can a metal become brittle during the hardening process?
Why can a metal become brittle during the hardening process?
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Which letter designates a material that has been solution heat-treated?
Which letter designates a material that has been solution heat-treated?
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What does the 'T4' designation signify in aluminum alloys?
What does the 'T4' designation signify in aluminum alloys?
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How is 'T5' aluminum alloy different from 'T6'?
How is 'T5' aluminum alloy different from 'T6'?
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Why are the number of solution heat treatments limited for clad materials?
Why are the number of solution heat treatments limited for clad materials?
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What process is used to make rivets soft enough to drive after being extremely hard?
What process is used to make rivets soft enough to drive after being extremely hard?
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In the material designation 'T36', what does the '36' signify?
In the material designation 'T36', what does the '36' signify?
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What does a letter designation separated from the alloy designation by a dash indicate in metals?
What does a letter designation separated from the alloy designation by a dash indicate in metals?
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How is the high susceptibility to corrosion issue overcome in magnesium alloys?
How is the high susceptibility to corrosion issue overcome in magnesium alloys?
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What does an 'O' designation represent in metal hardness temper?
What does an 'O' designation represent in metal hardness temper?
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Why are magnesium alloys heated when forming parts?
Why are magnesium alloys heated when forming parts?
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What does an H38 material represent?
What does an H38 material represent?
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In what form are magnesium alloys commonly available for use in aircraft structures?
In what form are magnesium alloys commonly available for use in aircraft structures?
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