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Which type of steel is known for having a higher carbon content, making it exceptionally hard?
Which type of steel is known for having a higher carbon content, making it exceptionally hard?
- Cast iron (correct)
- Stainless steel
- Engineering steel
- Wrought iron
What property makes wrought iron prone to rust?
What property makes wrought iron prone to rust?
- Low resistance to corrosion (correct)
- A silver-like color
- Usually magnetic
- Great tensile strength
Which type of steel becomes even tougher with the introduction of elements like chromium and nickel?
Which type of steel becomes even tougher with the introduction of elements like chromium and nickel?
- Cast iron
- Stainless steel
- Wrought iron
- Engineering steel (correct)
What characteristic of stainless steel makes it widely used in construction and manufacturing industries?
What characteristic of stainless steel makes it widely used in construction and manufacturing industries?
Which type of steel is often used for items like stairs, platforms, walkways, and moveable partition supports?
Which type of steel is often used for items like stairs, platforms, walkways, and moveable partition supports?
What is a common application of powder-coated steel according to the text?
What is a common application of powder-coated steel according to the text?
Which type of steel incorporates elements such as chromium, nickel, and titanium to impart greater strength and durability without increasing weight?
Which type of steel incorporates elements such as chromium, nickel, and titanium to impart greater strength and durability without increasing weight?
In which application is cast iron commonly used?
In which application is cast iron commonly used?
What gives wrought iron excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation?
What gives wrought iron excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation?
Which type of iron is almost pure iron with very little carbon content?
Which type of iron is almost pure iron with very little carbon content?
What property makes cast iron resistant to wear?
What property makes cast iron resistant to wear?
Which element is NOT typically incorporated into engineering steels like stainless steel?
Which element is NOT typically incorporated into engineering steels like stainless steel?
What is the primary use of copper in the electrical industry?
What is the primary use of copper in the electrical industry?
Which metal is valued for its strength and corrosion resistance among the listed nonferrous metals?
Which metal is valued for its strength and corrosion resistance among the listed nonferrous metals?
What does the addition of aluminum do to brass?
What does the addition of aluminum do to brass?
Which metal is red in color and is highly ductile and malleable?
Which metal is red in color and is highly ductile and malleable?
What property makes aluminium a suitable choice for the manufacturing of aircraft?
What property makes aluminium a suitable choice for the manufacturing of aircraft?
Which metal is steel-gray, lustrous, hard, and takes a high polish?
Which metal is steel-gray, lustrous, hard, and takes a high polish?
