Material Science Quiz - Cutting Tools & Alloys
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Which of the following is not typically used as a cutting tool material?

  • Cold work tool steel
  • Cast iron (correct)
  • High speed steel
  • Cemented carbide
  • What is the percentage of Molybdenum in M-series high speed steel?

  • 12%
  • 16%
  • 24%
  • 21% (correct)
  • Which alloy steel has the highest yield strength?

  • Low carbon steel
  • Medium-carbon steel
  • High carbon steel (correct)
  • All of these
  • High tensile steel typically contains what percentage of Carbon?

    <p>0.6 to 0.85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is not a function of alloying steels?

    <p>Reduce the cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials cannot be remelted?

    <p>Cast iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of polymers?

    <p>High strength-to-weight ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is known for its excellent corrosion resistance?

    <p>Stainless steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an amorphous material?

    <p>Glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do alloys consist of?

    <p>Two or more metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum solubility of carbon in austenite (?-iron)?

    <p>2.11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure represents ferrite (?-iron) in the iron-carbon diagram?

    <p>Body-centered cubic (BCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does the eutectoid reaction occur in the iron-carbon diagram?

    <p>727 Degree Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the failure of a material under repeated load?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property allows a material to be drawn into thin wires?

    <p>Ductility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is classified as brittle?

    <p>Both A &amp; B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacity of a material to absorb energy and resist shock is known as what?

    <p>Toughness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the slope of the creep curve highest in?

    <p>Tertiary state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is indicative of a material's ability to carry heat?

    <p>Thermal conductivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amount of energy absorbed by a material before fracture is termed what?

    <p>Toughness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general property of most metals?

    <p>Good conductor of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of stress-relief heat treatment?

    <p>To reduce internal stresses in the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which heat treatment is most appropriate for reducing brittleness in hardened steel?

    <p>Tempering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During tempering, steel is heated to a temperature:

    <p>Below the eutectoid point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of quenching in oil compared to water?

    <p>Less distortion and cracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quenching medium provides the fastest cooling rate?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature is subcritical annealing performed?

    <p>Below the lower critical temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature differentiates induction hardening?

    <p>Localized heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spheroidizing?

    <p>A process to create a spherical carbide structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recrystallization temperature of a metal typically expressed as a percentage of its melting point?

    <p>10-20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the austempering process?

    <p>To create a fine bainitic structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Austempering is typically applied to which of the following materials?

    <p>Steel and ductile iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what temperature range is the steel quenched during the austempering process?

    <p>845 Degree Celcius to 950 Degree Celcius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microstructure is primarily formed during the austempering process?

    <p>Bainite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of austempering over conventional quenching and tempering?

    <p>Reduced distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of austempering?

    <p>Increased brittleness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the austempering process, which structure is notably avoided in the final microstructure?

    <p>Martensite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase transformation occurs during annealing?

    <p>Austenite to pearlite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hardening usually requires heating the steel above which temperature?

    <p>Upper critical temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between annealing and normalizing?

    <p>Cooling rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of furnace is commonly used for heat treatment processes?

    <p>Electric arc furnace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a quenching medium?

    <p>Hydrogen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of heat treatment is often used for low-carbon steels to improve machinability?

    <p>Annealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'martensitic transformation' refer to?

    <p>Formation of martensite during rapid cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In carburizing, the steel absorbs carbon to form a hard surface at which temperature?

    <p>850 Degree Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge on materials used in cutting tools, alloy steels, and their properties. This quiz covers essential questions about high-speed steel, tensile strength, and the characteristics of polymers. Challenge yourself and learn more about material science!

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