Ferrous Materials and Alloys Quiz

Which type of steel is known for having the highest carbon content?

Stainless steel is known for its poor resistance to corrosion.

What is a common use for low carbon steel?

High speed steel contains 18% ______ and 4% chromium.

Match the following ferrous materials with their characteristics:

What is the melting temperature of medium carbon steel?

Ferrous Materials

Low Carbon Steel
- Characteristics: Ductile, high tensile strength, tough, malleable
- Corrosion resistance: Poor
- Carbon content: 0.15-0.30%
- Melting temperature: 1430°C
- Common uses: Nuts, screws
Medium Carbon Steel
- Characteristics: Harder than low carbon steel but less ductile, malleable, tough
- Carbon content: 0.30-0.70%
- Melting temperature: 1420°C
- Common uses: Gardening tools such as forks
Cast Iron
- Structure: Hard outer skin with a brittle core
- Performance: Good under compression
- Carbon content: 3.5%
- Melting temperature: 1150°C
- Common uses: Machine parts

Ferrous Alloys

Stainless Steel
- Key feature: Corrosion resistant
- Composition: 18% chromium, 8% nickel
- Melting temperature: 1510°C
- Common uses: Sink materials, cutlery
High Speed Steel (HSS)
- Key feature: High resistance to frictional heat
- Composition: 18% tungsten, 4% chromium, 1% vanadium, 0.5-0.8% carbon
- Common uses: Drill bits, router bits
Die Steel (Tool Steel)
- Typically categorized as hard and tough materials suitable for tooling applications.

Test your knowledge on the properties and uses of ferrous materials and alloys. This quiz covers topics such as low and medium carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, and high-speed steel. Understand their characteristics, compositions, and applications in various industries.