18 Questions
What is the melting point of aluminum in degrees Celsius?
660
What is the primary purpose of 'ALCLAD' in aluminum products?
To enhance corrosion resistance
What is the typical thickness of aluminum foil?
0.005"
What is the primary use of aluminum sheet and strip?
Roofing and flashing
What is the primary advantage of using aluminum in structural applications?
High strength-to-weight ratio
What is the term for the process of shaping material by forcing it to flow through a shaped opening in a die?
Extrusion
What is the primary composition of true bronze?
90% copper and 10% tin
What is a key benefit of brass alloys compared to steels?
Superior workability and resistance to corrosion
What is the copper-zinc proportion range in brass alloys?
95% copper and 5% zinc to 55% copper and 45% zinc
What is a common use of brass alloys?
Hardware
What is the key difference between bronze and brass alloys?
Tin and zinc content
What is a characteristic of bronze that makes it suitable for casting?
Corrosion resistance
Which metal is known for its high electrical and thermal conductivity, aside from silver?
Copper
What is the term for the green color that forms on copper when exposed to air and salt water?
Patina
What is the primary use of tin?
As a protective coating
Which type of steel alloy is characterized by improved mechanical properties and resistance to atmospheric corrosion?
High-Strength low-alloy steel
What is the term for the thin film that covers tin, providing corrosion resistance?
Stannic oxide
What is the primary application of high-strength low-alloy steels?
All of the above
Learn about the characteristics and uses of tin and zinc, including their properties, applications, and reactions to different environments.
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