Materials and Properties Quiz

Which type of steel is known for being wear resistant?

• Low-C steel

• Med-C steel

• High-C steel

• Cast iron

What is a characteristic of nodular cast iron?

• Brittle

• Normalised grey cast iron

• Hardened surface

• High cost

Which material is described as having good electrical insulation and being chemical and heat resistant?

• Polyethylene

• Bakelite

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Aluminium-silicon

What is a disadvantage of using high-C steel compared to other types of steel?

• It is soft and ductile

• It is very good in compression

• It is not as common

• It is non-corrosive

Which material is known for being light but hard due to CuAl2 particles?

• Pure aluminium

• Aluminium-silicon

• Aluminium-copper

• Stainless steel

What property makes asphalt unsuitable for handling circular friction forces?

• It is strong in compression

• It is oil retentive

• It is flexible

• It is non-corrosive