Types of Steel and Their Properties
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What is the minimum chromium content required for stainless steel?

  • 5%
  • 2%
  • 1.2%
  • 10.5% (correct)
  • Which type of steel is defined by its immersion in molten zinc at a temperature of approximately 450°C?

  • Carbon steel
  • Galvanized steel (correct)
  • Alloy steel
  • Stainless steel
  • What additional elements may be present in alloy steel?

  • Nickel and phosphorus
  • Copper and chrome (correct)
  • Lead and silver
  • Zinc and magnesium
  • Which type of steel forms an oxidation layer that protects the material without losing its mechanical properties?

    <p>Corten steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of galvanizing steel?

    <p>Resistance to corrosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thickness range of the zinc layer in galvanized steel?

    <p>40-100 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defining factor for carbon steel's mechanical properties?

    <p>Proportions of carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes stainless steel from other types of steel?

    <p>Presence of at least 10.5% chromium and more than 1.2% carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes galvanized steel from zinc plated steel?

    <p>Electrolytic deposition of thin zinc layer of 5-20 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property makes galvanized steel suitable for outdoor and humid environments?

    <p>Resistance to corrosion and oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the formation of an oxidation layer in corten steel?

    <p>Chemical composition causing an oxidation layer to form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes alloy steel from carbon steel?

    <p>Alloying with nickel, phosphorus, copper, and chrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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