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What is a metal's ability to withstand being pressed or squeezed called?
What is a metal's ability to withstand being pressed or squeezed called?
What is the process called when a metal is softened in order to increase its malleability?
What is the process called when a metal is softened in order to increase its malleability?
Which property allows a material to be bent, formed, or shaped without cracking or breaking?
Which property allows a material to be bent, formed, or shaped without cracking or breaking?
Which type of strength is a metal's ability to resist shear stress?
Which type of strength is a metal's ability to resist shear stress?
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What property is generally considered opposite to hardness?
What property is generally considered opposite to hardness?
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What is a metal's ability to resist repeated loading known as?
What is a metal's ability to resist repeated loading known as?
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Which property refers to the ability of a metal to be drawn into wire stock, extrusions, or rods?
Which property refers to the ability of a metal to be drawn into wire stock, extrusions, or rods?
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Which property of a metal relates directly to its ability to resist cutting, penetration, or abrasion?
Which property of a metal relates directly to its ability to resist cutting, penetration, or abrasion?
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What does impact strength (toughness) measure in a metal?
What does impact strength (toughness) measure in a metal?
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What must be done if hammering and shaping harden a metal to such an extent that it cannot be formed easily?
What must be done if hammering and shaping harden a metal to such an extent that it cannot be formed easily?
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What property allows a metal to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?
What property allows a metal to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?
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Which type of loading force is related to a metal's bending strength?
Which type of loading force is related to a metal's bending strength?
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What is the main characteristic that tungsten adds to the steel it is alloyed with?
What is the main characteristic that tungsten adds to the steel it is alloyed with?
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Where are tungsten balance weights typically used?
Where are tungsten balance weights typically used?
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What is a key advantage of titanium steel alloys?
What is a key advantage of titanium steel alloys?
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Why is stainless steel well-suited for high-temperature applications such as firewalls?
Why is stainless steel well-suited for high-temperature applications such as firewalls?
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What makes pure iron unsuitable for use as a structural material?
What makes pure iron unsuitable for use as a structural material?
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What type of elements are alloyed with iron to create steel suitable for varied applications?
What type of elements are alloyed with iron to create steel suitable for varied applications?
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What is the term used to describe the predictable expansion or contraction of a material at specific temperatures?
What is the term used to describe the predictable expansion or contraction of a material at specific temperatures?
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Which process involves melting two or more compatible pieces of metal into one continuous part?
Which process involves melting two or more compatible pieces of metal into one continuous part?
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What is the most common ferrous metal found in aircraft structures?
What is the most common ferrous metal found in aircraft structures?
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What is the term used to describe the ability of a metal to be joined by heating and melting?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a metal to be joined by heating and melting?
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What is formed when iron combines readily with oxygen?
What is formed when iron combines readily with oxygen?
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What distinguishes cast iron from other forms of iron?
What distinguishes cast iron from other forms of iron?
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How is the process of normalising different from annealing?
How is the process of normalising different from annealing?
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What is the primary factor that determines the maximum hardness carbon steel can attain during hardening?
What is the primary factor that determines the maximum hardness carbon steel can attain during hardening?
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Which method is most effective for quickly cooling hardened steel alloy after it has been heated?
Which method is most effective for quickly cooling hardened steel alloy after it has been heated?
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What is the purpose of normalising in aircraft work, particularly on welded parts?
What is the purpose of normalising in aircraft work, particularly on welded parts?
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Why is it important to cool steel alloy rapidly after hardening?
Why is it important to cool steel alloy rapidly after hardening?
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Which method allows for slower heat dissipation when cooling steel?
Which method allows for slower heat dissipation when cooling steel?
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