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What is the main purpose of piping systems?
What is the main purpose of piping systems?
To transport water, air, liquids, chemicals, mixtures, gases, vapors, and solids from one location to another.
What is the most common material used for piping?
What is the most common material used for piping?
Carbon steel
What is the defining characteristic of mild steels?
What is the defining characteristic of mild steels?
Mild steels contain up to 0.3% carbon.
How are medium carbon steels classified?
How are medium carbon steels classified?
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What is the characteristic of high carbon steels?
What is the characteristic of high carbon steels?
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How does the carbon percentage influence the properties of carbon steel?
How does the carbon percentage influence the properties of carbon steel?
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What is the purpose of chromium in steels?
What is the purpose of chromium in steels?
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What is the primary advantage of stainless steels?
What is the primary advantage of stainless steels?
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What is the role of nickel in nickel steels?
What is the role of nickel in nickel steels?
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What is the purpose of alloy steels?
What is the purpose of alloy steels?
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