Environmental Damage and Oil Leakage Quiz

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Why do residents of industrialized nations live in metal-based societies?

Metals have a higher aesthetic appeal than other materials.

Metals require less maintenance compared to other materials.

Metals are cheaper than other materials for construction purposes.

Metals are readily available and have a wide range of applications. (correct)

What is a key application of aluminum alloys mentioned in the text?

Automobile construction (correct)

Water pipe manufacturing

Historical landmarks

Bridge building

How are metals utilized in electronic applications according to the text?

In computer discs and printed circuits (correct)

For water pipes

As food containers

For decorative roofs

In what way are metals used in the human body?

As hip or knee replacements and surgical plates Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of chromium and nickel mentioned in the text?

Utilized in stainless steels and corrosion-resistant alloys Signup and view all the answers

How many metals are there in the Periodic Table as stated in the text?

85 metals Signup and view all the answers

Which group of professionals in the field of corrosion are considered the most effective according to the text?

Those who understand both corrosion science and corrosion engineering Signup and view all the answers

How does corrosion science help corrosion engineering, as mentioned in the text?

By providing connections between various case studies Signup and view all the answers

What do a large number of possible environments, metals, and specific conditions generate, as stated in the text?

A very large number of individual case studies Signup and view all the answers

What can understanding corrosion mechanisms lead to, as mentioned in the text?

Possible new corrosion-resistant alloys Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between corrosion science and corrosion engineering?

They complement and reinforce each other Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a challenge for today's corrosion scientist in the text?

Understanding various environments for metal use Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of corrosion on metals according to the text?

Corrosion deteriorates metals by turning them into oxides or other corrosion products. Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the oil leakage mentioned in the text?

Environmental damage Signup and view all the answers

Why are environmentalists interested in conserving the supply of metals, as per the text?

To reduce the number of solid materials at recycling centers Signup and view all the answers

What caused discoloration of drinking water for 100,000 residents of Northern Virginia in 1991?

Sediment and rust from a temporary pumping station Signup and view all the answers

How does corrosion impact the service life of a metal product according to the text?

Corrosion has a positive effect on extending the service life Signup and view all the answers

What was one unpleasant consequence of the contamination incident in Northern Virginia as mentioned in the text?

The prospect of drinking rusty water was unpleasant and disconcerting Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main goals of developing protective surface treatments and corrosion inhibitors?

To replace environmentally objectionable inorganic chromates Signup and view all the answers

How do corrosion-resistant surface alloys improve conservation of materials compared to conventional bulk alloying?

By confining alloying elements to the surface Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential advantage of new generation stainless steels containing replacements for chromium and other critical metals?

Reduced reliance on critical metals Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding passivity important in developing alloys with improved corrosion resistance?

To guide the development of alloys with improved corrosion resistance Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon leads to the breakdown of passive oxide films by chloride ions and subsequent pitting of the underlying metal?

Presence of chloride ions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of 'smart' organic coatings that distinguishes them from traditional coatings?

Automatic dispatch of organic molecules for corrosion inhibition Signup and view all the answers

Why is the study of corrosion considered a challenging and interesting pursuit?

Corrosion is difficult to predict and understand. Signup and view all the answers

What were the combined effects that caused the collapse of the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River in 1967?

Stress and corrosion Signup and view all the answers

In what way did corrosion contribute to the tragic incident involving a commercial airliner in 1988?

Corrosion led to metal fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason stated for studying corrosion with regards to human life and safety?

To ensure structures do not collapse Signup and view all the answers

How did corrosion contribute to the loss of human life in the incident involving the Silver Bridge?

It accelerated stress on the structure Signup and view all the answers

Besides societal issues, what is another key reason given for studying corrosion?

To understand metal properties Signup and view all the answers