Corrosion Resistance Concepts and Material Properties
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What is a key characteristic of high cycle fatigue?

  • Stress remains above the yield stress.
  • Stress levels are consistently high.
  • Fatigue occurs at low stress intervals.
  • Stress is below the yield stress. (correct)
  • In the context of cycle fatigue, what differentiates high from low cycle fatigue?

  • The type of fatigue experienced.
  • The corresponding stress levels relative to yield stress. (correct)
  • The frequency of loading cycles.
  • The excess of temperature influence.
  • Why is an increase in temperature a concern regarding nickel plates?

  • It enhances the diffusion rate of oxygen into the metal. (correct)
  • It increases the weight of the metal structure.
  • It decreases the yield stress of the metal.
  • It makes the plates more malleable.
  • What defines low cycle fatigue compared to high cycle fatigue?

    <p>Fewer loading cycles occur over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the stress experienced in low cycle fatigue?

    <p>The stress exceeds the yield stress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does raising the temperature have on oxygen diffusion into metals?

    <p>It increases the rate at which oxygen diffuses into the metal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cycle fatigue and yield stress?

    <p>Low cycle fatigue occurs when stress is above yield stress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the outcome of having a consistently high temperature for nickel plates?

    <p>Increased oxidation due to higher diffusion rates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when cooling hypoeutectoid steel?

    <p>Pearlite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does proeutectoid ferrite form in hypoeutectoid steel?

    <p>Above the eutectoid temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes eutectoid temperature in hypoeutectoid steel?

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    What distinguishes the entectoid and proeutectoid ferrite phases?

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    What is the relationship between hypoeutectoid steel and pearlite formation?

    <p>Pearlite is a mixture of proeutectoid ferrite and cementite. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point in the cooling of hypoeutectoid steel is proeutectoid ferrite primarily created?

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    Which phase forms alongside pearlite in hypoeutectoid steel?

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    What phase transformation occurs in hypoeutectoid steel upon cooling?

    <p>Transition from austenite to pearlite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the transformation of martensite?

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    How does the transformation of martensite relate to the speed of sound?

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    What is the primary driving force for martensite transformation?

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    Which of the following statements is true regarding the martensite transformation?

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    What condition is NOT necessary for martensite transformation to occur?

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    What effect does quenching have on the martensite transformation?

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    Which factor primarily affects the martensite transformation?

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    Which of the following best defines the conditions under which martensite forms?

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    What happens to the chains when stress is applied without crosslinking?

    <p>They slide past each other. (B), They become permanently deformed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is crosslinking important in preventing excessive deformation?

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    What is the consequence of applying too much stress without crosslinking?

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    How does the lack of crosslinking affect the response of the chains to stress?

    <p>They can slide past each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What small amount of deformation can be achieved with appropriate crosslinking?

    <p>Elastic deformation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of applying stress to a material with crosslinking?

    <p>To allow for controlled deformation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of crosslinking, what type of deformation predominantly occurs under stress?

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    What mechanism prevents the chains from sliding past each other in a crosslinked material?

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    What would be the effect of insufficient crosslinking on a material when stress is applied?

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    What type of chain behavior occurs when stress is reduced in a crosslinked material?

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    What is the primary structure of martensite?

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    What is the process described that leads to the transformation of martensite?

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    What occurs to the crystal structure during martensitic transformation?

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    What is a significant result of the cooperative movement of atoms in martensite?

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    What type of transformation does martensite undergo?

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    Which dimensional change characterizes martensitic structure changes?

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    What is a characteristic of martensite's atomic arrangement?

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    What does martensitic transformation primarily influence in metals?

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    What happens to the mechanical characteristics of a material during recrystallization?

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    What occurs during the primary stage of instantaneous deformation?

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    Which stage of creep involves a rapid acceleration in the creep strain rate?

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    What can happen if a material is reheated and held at a certain temperature during the spheroidization process?

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    Which condition does not change during the recovery phase of a material's deformation?

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    What does the steady state creep rate indicate?

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    In the context of creep behavior, which characteristic is observed during the secondary stage?

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    What effect does a reduction in the microstructure have on the material's surface?

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    What is an indicator that a material has reached the tertiary stage of creep?

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    Which phenomenon occurs during the dynamic stability of a material under creep conditions?

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    Flashcards

    High Cycle Fatigue

    Fatigue where stress is below yield stress.

    Low Cycle Fatigue

    Fatigue where stress is above yield stress.

    Nickel Plate Diffusion

    Oxygen diffusion into the metal increases with temperature increase.

    Diffusion Rate

    The speed at which atoms or molecules move from one place to another.

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    Yield Stress

    The stress at which a material starts to deform permanently.

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    Temperature Increase Problem

    Increased temperature speeds up oxygen diffusion into a metal.

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    Middle Crack Length

    The length of a crack in the middle

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    General Yield Stress

    The general stress point at which metal distorts

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    Proeutectoid Ferrite

    Ferrite formed above the eutectoid temperature during cooling in a hypoeutectoid steel.

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    Eutectoid Temperature

    The temperature at which the eutectoid reaction occurs.

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    Hypoeutectoid Steel

    Steel with a carbon content below the eutectoid composition.

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    Eutectoid Ferrite

    Ferrite formed in the eutectoid reaction.

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    Entectoid Reaction

    A phase transformation that occurs below the eutectoid temperature.

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    Pearlite

    A microstructure resulting from the eutectoid reaction in steel.

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    Cooling Process

    Cooling of the steel from high temperature to room temperature.

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    Constituents

    The different phases that make up a material.

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    Crosslinking

    A process that connects polymer chains to each other, creating a stronger, more rigid structure.

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    Deformation

    The change in shape or size of a material under stress.

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    Stress

    The force applied to a material per unit area.

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    Permanent Deformation

    A change in shape that remains even after the stress is removed.

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    Small Amount of Deformation

    A controlled and limited change in shape, ensuring the material doesn't break.

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    Too Much Deformation

    Excessive change in shape that can weaken or break the material.

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    Crosslinking and Deformation

    Crosslinking helps to limit deformation by making chains tougher and reducing their ability to slide past each other.

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    Martensite Transformation

    A very rapid, diffusion-less transformation that occurs in certain metals when they are rapidly cooled (quenched). This transformation creates a new, hard, and brittle phase called martensite.

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    Diffusion-less Transformation

    A transformation process in which the movement of atoms is negligible, meaning it happens very quickly without significant atomic migration.

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    Quenching

    The process of rapidly cooling a heated material, often by immersing it in a liquid like water or oil.

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    Martensite

    A hard and brittle phase formed during a martensite transformation. It's known for its high strength and hardness, but also for its brittleness.

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    Driving Force

    The force that pushes a transformation to occur, such as a change in temperature or the presence of another element.

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    Stable Nuclei

    Atoms or molecules that are at a low energy state and are unlikely to change their structure or configuration.

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    Temperature's Influence on Diffusion Rate

    Higher temperatures increase the diffusion rate. This is because atoms have more energy to move around at higher temperatures.

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    Body-Centered Tetragonal (bct)

    A crystal structure where atoms are arranged like a cube with one atom at each corner and one in the center. Unlike a regular cube, the bct structure has one side that is longer than the other two, making it a rectangular prism.

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    Cooperative Movement

    Atoms in a crystal structure moving slightly together in a synchronized manner, like a marching band. This movement causes a shear strain, leading to changes in shape.

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    Shear Strain

    A type of deformation where one part of a material slides past another, like a deck of cards being pushed sideways.

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    Elongation Along One Dimension

    The martensite transformation causes the steel to stretch in one direction, like a rubber band pulled on one end.

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    X-FegC Interface

    The boundary between the martensite phase and the surrounding material, like a border between two countries.

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    Reduction in the Boundary

    As martensite forms, the amount of the original material decreases, like the shrinking ice in a glass of water.

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    Recrystallization

    A process where new, strain-free grains are formed in a deformed material, resulting in a softer and more ductile microstructure.

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    Recovery

    A process where some of the dislocations in a deformed material are removed, leading to a partial recovery of the material's original properties.

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    Primary Creep

    Initial rapid deformation that occurs when a material is first subjected to a constant stress.

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    Secondary Creep

    A steady-state creep rate where the deformation rate remains constant.

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    Tertiary Creep

    A stage of creep characterized by a rapid increase in the creep rate, leading to material failure.

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    Spheroidite

    A microstructure of steel with rounded cementite particles dispersed in ferrite. It's highly ductile and soft.

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    Reheat and Hold

    A heat treatment process where material is heated to a specific temperature and held for a certain time, allowing for microstructure transformation.

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    Surface Area

    The total area of all the surfaces of an object.

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    Microstructure

    The internal structure of a material, including the arrangement and size of its constituent phases.

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    Study Notes

    Corrosion Resistance Concepts

    • Sacrificial anode/galvanic corrosion/cathodic protection: Zinc (Zn) has a lower electrode potential than iron (Fe), preventing Fe corrosion.
    • Role of chloride ions in pitting corrosion: Chloride ions break down the passive chromium oxide layer on stainless steel, initiating pitting.
    • Aluminum reactivity: Aluminum (Al) is reactive but highly resistant due to a large passive region on the Pourbaix diagram.
    • Crack tip stress: A longer crack with a smaller tip radius has a higher maximum stress.
    • Ductile vs. brittle notch sensitivity: Ductile materials absorb more energy due to plastic deformation and crack tip blunting, thus being less sensitive.
    • High vs. low cycle fatigue: High cycle fatigue occurs at stress levels below yield stress, while low cycle is above it.

    Material Properties and Processes

    • Temperature increase in nickel plating: Increased temperature reduces the diffusion rate of oxygen in nickel plate.
    • Cold work and recrystallization: Cold work introduces internal strain energy, requiring cold work for recrystallization, with resulting increase in ductility.
    • Recovery: Internal strain energy is reduced & dislocations rearrange, with no changes in grain structure.
    • Recrystallization: New strain-free grains form the microstructure and lowers yield stress.
    • Interstitial vs. vacancy diffusion: Interstitial diffusion is generally faster for smaller atoms.
    • Bainite: Non-equilibrium/metastable phase, not shown on an iron-iron carbide phase diagram.
    • Eutectoid vs. pro-eutectoid ferrite: Pro-eutectoid ferrite forms above eutectoid temp in hypoeutectoid steel, while pearlite, including eutectoid ferrite, below.
    • Aluminum corrosion resistance: Aluminum's corrosion resistance stems from passivation (oxide layer formation) on the Pourbaix diagram.

    Material Selection and Processing

    • BCC vs. FCC Metals: BCC metals are more brittle at lower temperatures, needing more thermal energy for dislocation movement. FCC metals are close packed, more ductile, and use CPP (close-packed planes) and CPD (close-packed directions).
    • Plastic polymer cross-linking: Cross-linked polymers have higher strength than linear polymers due to stronger covalent bonds reducing sliding.
    • Polymer Brittleness: At lower temperatures, polymers become brittle because thermal energy for rotation around carbon bonds is insufficient.
    • Noble metals: Noble metals (e.g., gold) exhibit high corrosion resistance due to their high oxidizing potential and resistance to oxidation in pure water.
    • Gold-coated steel oxidation: Gold coating protects the underlying steel from oxidation.

    Strengthening Mechanisms

    • Solute atoms stress fields: Larger solute atoms create compressive stress fields, while smaller ones create tension fields, impacting dislocation movement.
    • Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth: Recovery reduces internal strain energy, recrystallization generates new grains, and grain growth enlarges them.
    • Four Strengthening Mechanisms: Cold work, precipitation, solute, and grain size strengthening all make dislocation motion difficult.
    • Age Hardening: The strength initially increases as particles precipitate and get larger, then decreases due to particle growth and increased spacing.

    Phase Transformations

    • BCC to ductile-brittle transformation: BCC metals lack close-packed planes (CPP).
    • Martensite transformation: Diffusionless, very fast transformation, does not depend on time (horizontal on TTT diagrams).

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    Test your knowledge on corrosion resistance concepts and material properties involved in engineering. This quiz covers topics ranging from galvanic corrosion to the effects of temperature on nickel plating. Challenge yourself with these key concepts essential for understanding materials science.

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