Metals and Alloys Quiz
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Why are alloys generally preferred over pure metals in engineering work?

  • Alloys are cheaper to manufacture than pure metals
  • Alloys have a higher melting point than pure metals
  • Alloys have superior mechanical properties compared to pure metals (correct)
  • Alloys are easier to produce than pure metals
  • What is the interstitial type of alloying?

  • Alloy elements are located in spaces between atoms in the unit cell (correct)
  • Alloy elements replace some of the atoms in the crystal lattice
  • Alloy elements are evenly distributed within the crystal lattice
  • Alloy elements form separate crystalline structures within the material
  • Why are ordinary steels, which are alloys of iron and carbon, preferred over pure iron?

  • Ordinary steels are easier to shape than pure iron
  • Ordinary steels have a lower melting point than pure iron
  • Ordinary steels have a lower density than pure iron
  • Ordinary steels have superior strength compared to pure iron (correct)
  • What is the main factor determining the solubility of alloy elements in interstitial sites?

    <p>Size of the gaps between atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important focus of studying solid phases in alloys?

    <p>Understanding alloy properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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