Plumbing Materials Flashcard

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Which category of plumbing materials includes materials like copper and brass? Options: Steel, Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Plastic

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Non-ferrous metals

Answer explanation

The category of plumbing materials that includes copper and brass is non-ferrous metals, as they do not contain iron. Non-ferrous metals are commonly used in plumbing due to their corrosion resistance.

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What type of plumbing material is commonly used for high durability and strength? Options: Plastic, Alloys, Iron, Non-ferrous metals

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Iron

Answer explanation

Iron is commonly used for high durability and strength in plumbing due to its robust nature.

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What characteristic do ferrous metals have?

Back

They are magnetic and corrode easily.

Answer explanation

Ferrous metals are magnetic and corrode easily, distinguishing them from non-ferrous metals which do not have these characteristics.

Front

Which of the following metals is mentioned as a pure metal obtained directly from ore? Steel, Aluminium, Nickel, Platinum

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Aluminium

Answer explanation

Aluminium is mentioned as a pure metal obtained directly from ore, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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What are alloys commonly used for in the plumbing industry?

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Plumbing

Answer explanation

Alloys are commonly used in the plumbing industry for various applications such as pipes, fittings, and fixtures.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of brass? Copper, Zinc, Tin, Iron

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Tin

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Tin because Tin is NOT a component of brass. Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc, not Tin.

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What defines non-ferrous metals?

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Metals that do not contain iron

Answer explanation

Metals that do not contain iron define non-ferrous metals.

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Which metal alloy consists of copper and tin?

Back

Bronze

Answer explanation

The metal alloy consisting of copper and tin is Bronze, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Front

What happens to thermoplastics when they are frozen?

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They become brittle.

Answer explanation

When thermoplastics are frozen, they become brittle. Freezing causes the molecules to align in a more rigid structure, making the material more prone to cracking or breaking.

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What is PVCu commonly used for in plumbing?

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Cold water systems

Answer explanation

PVCu is commonly used for cold water systems in plumbing, making it the correct choice among the options provided.