Types of Alloy Steel and Tool Steel

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What is the main characteristic of high-speed steel?

Soft-natured and highly magnetic

Highly malleable

Highly abrasive and impact-resistant (correct)

Corrosion-resistant

Which type of steel is best suited for forging and casting due to its ability to withstand extreme heat?

Silicon steel

Shock-resisting steel

Hot-working steel (correct)

Copper steel

What distinguishes tool steels from other types of steel?

They are highly magnetic

They are resistant to corrosion

They are lightweight and ductile

They are particularly well-suited for making tools and tooling (correct)

Which type of steel is commonly used in electrical wiring and industrial heat exchangers due to its heat conduction properties?

Copper steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of structural steel frames?

Building construction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of steel creates strong permanent magnets used in electrical transformers?

Silicon steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of medium carbon steel?

Higher strength and lower ductility Signup and view all the answers

Which type of steel is often used to produce extremely tough building materials and tools like brick nails and trencher blades?

High carbon steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of martensitic alloys?

High toughness Signup and view all the answers

Why do automotive manufacturers use ferritic alloys?

For their strength and sheen induced by chromium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of alloying elements in alloy steel?

To increase hardness, wear resistance, and toughness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of steel is known for being resistant to damage by air or water and maintains its color?

Stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the major advantage of carbon steel over stainless steel?

Greater durability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of steel is commonly used for wires, bolts, and pipes due to its elasticity under strain?

Low-carbon steel Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant material used in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Carbon steel Signup and view all the answers

Which type of steel is characterized by its ability to withstand high temperatures and is commonly used in cutting tools and drills?

High-speed steel Signup and view all the answers

What type of steel is widely used in bridge construction due to its strength and durability?

Structural steel Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used in the exterior of the Walt Disney Concert Hall?

Stainless steel metal panel system Signup and view all the answers