17 Questions
Which alloying material is present in beryllium copper in an amount less than 2%?
Beryllium
What property of aluminum can be doubled with vigorous cold or hot working?
Tensile strength
What is the range of tensile strength for copper alloys as mentioned in the text?
200 MPa to 1380 MPa
For what purpose is copper with less than 5% alloying material used?
Low-resistance electrical wiring
What are copper-zinc alloys commonly known as?
Brasses
Which property influences the decision to use copper in heat exchangers?
Corrosion resistance
'Roll forming' is a process commonly used with which commercial form of aluminum alloys?
Sheets
'Indirect arc' is a term associated with which industrial process?
Induction furnaces
'Coining' refers to shaping aluminum by:
Stamping
What is a common application for aluminum alloys mentioned in the text?
Coining
What material is commonly used for low-resistance electrical wiring and conductors?
Copper alloys
Which alloying material is found in beryllium copper in an amount less than 2%?
Beryllium
What process can be used with all wrought aluminum alloys according to the text?
Machining
What is the tensile strength range of copper alloys based on the text?
$200 MPa - 690 MPa$
What property of copper alloys makes them harder and brittle when cold worked?
$Ductility$
What influences the decision to use copper in a variety of parts according to the text?
$Resistance to corrosion$
Which property of aluminum can be doubled with vigorous cold or hot working?
Tensile strength
Test your knowledge on the electrical conductivity comparison between copper, aluminum, and iron, as well as the fabrication characteristics of nonferrous materials. Explore the differences in casting, forming, welding, and machining nonferrous alloys.
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