Metals and Their Properties
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What characteristic of metals allows them to be easily deformed without breaking?

  • Malleability (correct)
  • Rigidity
  • Brittleness
  • Porosity
  • Which property of metals enables them to conduct electricity effectively?

  • Density
  • Electrical conductivity (correct)
  • Ductility
  • High melting point
  • Which type of alloy is formed when atoms of one metal occupy positions normally occupied by another?

  • Wrought alloy
  • Substitution alloy (correct)
  • Interstitial alloy
  • Heterogeneous alloy
  • What differentiates wrought alloys from cast alloys?

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    What type of alloy typically becomes harder and stronger due to the presence of smaller solute atoms?

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    Which of the following metals is characterized by high resistance to corrosion?

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

    Which alloy is primarily designed for tools due to its hardness and resistance to deformation?

    <p>High carbon steel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic renders cast iron brittle when subjected to deformation?

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    What is the primary characteristic of high carbon steels?

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    Why are stainless steels notable among other alloys?

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    Ductile cast iron is primarily characterized by which of the following?

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    What is a key property of tool steels?

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    What is the typical carbon content range for medium carbon steels?

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    Which type of steel uses alloying elements to attain specific mechanical properties?

    <p>High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ferrous alloys are primarily made from which base component?

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    What is a common application for low-carbon steels?

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    What is the minimum chromium content required for a steel to be classified as stainless steel?

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    Which type of stainless steel contains chromium-nickel and is notable for having austenite as its primary constituent at room temperature?

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    What is a primary characteristic of martensitic stainless steels?

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    Which property is not typically associated with tool steels?

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    Ductile cast iron is characterized by which of the following features?

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    What is the primary constituent of ferritic stainless steels at room temperature?

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    What role does silicon play in the production of cast iron?

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    What is a key feature of high alloy/alloyed steels?

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    Flashcards

    Metallic Elements

    Elements with 1-3 valence electrons that participate in metallic bonding.

    Metallic Bonds

    Bonds that hold metallic atoms together in a solid.

    Malleable

    Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

    Ductile

    Able to be drawn into wires.

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    Alloy

    A material made of two or more metals (or a metal and nonmetal) mixed by fusion.

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    Substitution Alloy

    Alloy formed when solute atoms replace solvent atoms in the metal lattice.

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    Interstitial Alloy

    Alloy formed when smaller solute atoms occupy spaces between solvent atoms.

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    Heterogeneous Alloy

    Alloy where the components are not evenly distributed.

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    Tool Steels

    Steels primarily used for tools and general machine parts requiring strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability.

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    Stainless Steels

    Steels with high chromium content (at least 11%) resistant to corrosion due to a protective oxide layer.

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    Martensitic Stainless Steels

    Chromium steels (11.5–18% Cr) strengthened by heat treatment to form martensite.

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    Ferritic Stainless Steels

    Chromium steels low in carbon (14–27% Cr), strengthened by cold working, not heat treatable.

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    Austenitic Stainless Steels

    Chromium-nickel or chromium-nickel-manganese types containing high Ni and Cr (at least 23%), not heat-treatable, strengthened by cold working.

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    Cast Irons

    Ferrous alloys with carbon content above 2%, forming graphite instead of cementite.

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    Corrosion Resistance (Stainless Steels)

    Corrosion resistance of stainless steels is due to the formation of a thin, stable chromium oxide or nickel oxide layer to prevent further corrosion.

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    Graphite Formation (Cast Iron)

    Graphite formation in cast iron is aided by a silicon content greater than 1% and slow cooling rates.

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    Intermetallic compound

    A compound formed from two or more metals, with a fixed composition and ordered atomic arrangement.

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    Intermetallic compound properties

    Generally exhibit higher melting points and better structural stability compared to constituent metals, but often more brittle.

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    Ferrous alloys

    Alloys where iron is the primary component.

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    Low alloy/plain carbon steels

    Steels containing minimal impurities and low carbon content, used for various applications from automobiles to structures.

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    High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steels

    Steels with added alloying elements like copper, vanadium, nickel, and molybdenum, offering high strength and used for structural applications.

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    Medium carbon steels

    Steels containing moderate carbon content (0.25-0.60%), heat treatable, and used for tracks, gears, and structural components.

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    High carbon steels

    Steels with high carbon content (0.60-1.40%), providing wear resistance and the ability to hold sharp edges.

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    Why are ferrous alloys widely used?

    Ferrous alloys are widely used due to the abundance of iron, economical production methods, and versatility in applications.

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    Study Notes

    Metals

    • Metallic elements are found in the periodic table, with valence electrons ranging from one to three.
    • These valence electrons are involved in chemical bonding.
    • Metallic solids are composed of metallic elements held together by metallic bonds.

    Properties of Metals

    • Malleable: Can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking.
    • Ductile: Can be drawn into wires.
    • Good electrical and thermal conductivity: Allow the transport of electric charge and heat.
    • High melting point: High temperature required to melt them.
    • Dense: High mass relative to their size or volume.
    • Lustrous: Shiny appearance.

    Alloys

    • Alloys are mixtures of two or more metals, or sometimes a metal and a nonmetal.
    • The metals are intimately mixed by fusion, electrolytic deposition, etc.
    • Metallic bonds dominate in alloys.
    • Base metal: The element present in larger proportions.
    • Alloying elements: The other elements present in smaller proportions.
    • Classification of Alloys:
      • Cast alloys: Brittle alloys that cannot be easily deformed.
      • Wrought alloys: Alloys that can be mechanically deformed.

    Crystal Structures of Metals

    • Metals have various crystal structures, including:
      • Simple cubic (s.c.)
      • Body-centered cubic (b.c.c.)
      • Face-centered cubic (f.c.c.)
      • Orthorhombic (ortho)
      • Hexagonal close-packed (h.c.p.)
      • Rhombohedral (rhomb)
      • Tetragonal (tetrag)
      • Monoclinic (mono)

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    Explore the fascinating world of metals, including their properties such as malleability, ductility, and conductivity. Dive into the composition of metallic solids and the concept of alloys as mixtures of metals and nonmetals. Test your understanding of metallic bonds and characteristics.

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