in development Physical Science Final

Front

What is the primary component of steel?

Back

Iron

Front

What element is primarily added to iron to make steel?

Back

Carbon

Front

Which type of steel contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium?

Back

Stainless Steel

Front

What is the effect of adding carbon to steel?

Back

Increases hardness

Front

What is 'galvanized steel' typically coated with to prevent rusting?

Back

Zinc

Front

What was Pittsburgh famously known as due to its extensive steel industry?

Back

The Steel City

Front

Which river in Pittsburgh was crucial for the steel industry due to transportation and resources?

Back

Monongahela River

Front

The Homestead Strike of 1892 occurred at which Pittsburgh-area steel plant?

Back

Homestead Steel Works

Front

Corrosion

Back

The process of metal turning into a more chemically stable form such as oxide

Front

Which factor does not significantly affect the rate of corrosion?

Back

Color of the metal