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Properties of Ceramics and Related Materials

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of freshly mixed concrete?

a)

It must be easily mixed and transported.

b)

It must not segregate during transportation.

c)

It must have good flow properties.

d)

It must be assigned a designated curing time.

2.

Consistency of freshly mixed concrete is described using what term?

a)

Consistency

b)

Slump

c)

Viscosity

d)

Workability

3.

The development of a layer of water on freshly placed (poured) concrete is called _________________.

a)

bleeding

b)

floating

c)

skimming

d)

hydration

4.

The key to concrete strengthening (hardening) during the curing process depends upon what factor?

a)

the type of concrete

b)

the temperature of the ambient air

c)

the addition of water to the concrete

d)

the circulation of air around the concrete

5.

Approximately how long does it take for concrete to cure to its optimum strength?

a)

12 hours

b)

2 days

c)

1 week

d)

1 month

6.

Select all of the types of chemical bonds which occur in ceramics.

a)

van der Waals

b)

hydrogen

c)

covalent

d)

ionic

7.

Into which category would refractories be placed?

a)

advanced ceramics

b)

technical ceramics

c)

commodity ceramics

d)

traditional ceramics

8.

Indicate the three most common types of glass.

a)

Borosilicate

b)

Fusion

c)

Phosphate

d)

Soda-lime silica

9.

The property that sets borosilicate glass apart from other types is its __________________.

a)

high resistance to hydrofluoric acid

b)

resistance to thermal shock

c)

relatively inexpensive cost

d)

ability to take on different colorants

10.

The process of changing an organic polymer into carbon fiber is called _______________.

a)

carbonization

b)

deposition

c)

evaporation

d)

sizing