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Which of the following is NOT a property shared by refractory metals?
Which of the following is NOT a property shared by refractory metals?
- High melting point
- Resistance to heat and wear
- Low density (correct)
- Chemical inertness
Which elements are included in the most common definition of refractory metals?
Which elements are included in the most common definition of refractory metals?
- Niobium and molybdenum
- Molybdenum and tungsten
- Tantalum and tungsten (correct)
- Rhenium and niobium
What is the method of choice for fabricating components from refractory metals?
What is the method of choice for fabricating components from refractory metals?
- Casting
- Powder metallurgy (correct)
- Forging
- Extrusion
Which of the following is NOT an application of refractory metals?
Which of the following is NOT an application of refractory metals?
Why are refractory metals stable against creep deformation to very high temperatures?
Why are refractory metals stable against creep deformation to very high temperatures?