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WorksheetsMEC-142 Physical Metallurgy Final
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 47mins
The process of heating an ore to its liquid form to make it a metal oxide.
smelting
roasting
calcination
electrolysis
Carbon is the only element that can be added to iron.
True
False
Iron is a pure metal and a relativity soft compound with little measurable amount of carbon that is approximately 0.0% - 0.03%.
True
False.
What term best describes the heating to a specific temperature and holding for a set time then allowing to cool at atmospheric temperature in the heating enclosure.
Quenching
Normalizing
Annealing
What property defines the manner in which various metals will react to cutting tools.
Tensile strength
Strength
Machinability
Finish
Bronze is a pure metal.
True
False
The process of crushing the ore into a powder is called _______.
pulverization
powderation
smelting
calcination
Which of the following processes is NOT used to concentrate the ores?
Smelting
Froth flotation
Centrifugation using density
Magnetic separation
Which property cannot be used to concentrate the ore?
density
magnetism
color
Which statement is FALSE? Roasting, calcination and smelting .....
are all processes that will convert ore to metal oxides.
all involve heating the ore.
all involve melting the ore into a liquid.
Nonferrous metals contain small amounts of iron to maintain magnetic properties.
True
False
What percent of carbon is in the low carbon category.
0.01-0.025%
0.25-0.35%
0.10-0.25%
0.51-1.03%
The two types of metals are Ferrous and Nonferrous.
True
False
What process of rapidly cooling are used. Select all that apply.
Air quenching
Oil quenching
Water quenching
Brine quenching
What property defines a metals ability to withstand twisting, bending, stretching, or deformation without breaking.
Hardness
Brittleness
Ductility
Toughness
Iron is not a pure element.
True
False
Metal consists of one or more chemical elements having a crystalline structure. Select all that apply.
Atoms
Nuclei
Grains
Crystals
What occupation is most likely to specialize in the materials science.
Engineers
Metallurgist
Welder
Machinist
Carbon is the major alloying element in ferrous metals.
True
False
Stainless steel contains which elements. Select all that apply.
Iron
Carbon
Chromium
Nickel
This process uses density to separate the ore from other impurities.
centrifugation
magnetic separation
pulverization
calcination
The above process is used to
concentrate the ore
convert the ore to metal oxides
extract the metal from the metal oxides
What metal is the main ingredient in steel?
Aluminium
Nickel
Iron
None of the above
Gold, lead, oxygen, and chlorine are all pure substances that cannot be broken down into a simpler material. What are these materials known as?
Compounds
Elements
Molecules
Solid solutions
Which of the gollowing materials has the highest degree of ductility?
High-carbon steel
Cast iron
Aluminum
Glass
________ strengh is the ability to resist rotational shear.
Torsional
Compressive
Tensile
Flexural
Generally speaking, most metals have approximately equal abilities in resisting tension and compression. This is not true of_______.
bronze
steel
gray cast iron
wrought iron
A material that can withstand prolonged levels of high voltage is considered to have good ________.
electrical conductivity
electrical resistance
dielectric strength
None of the above.
which of the following metals has the lowest degree of thermal conductivity?
Aluminum
Copper
Magnesium
Steel
Whigh form of iron contais essentially no carbon?
Wrought iron
Cast iron
Steel
None of the above.
Which form of iron contains more than 2% carbon?
Slag
Cast iron
Wrought iron
Steel
Which form of iron contains more than 0% but less than 2% carbon?
Steel
Cast iron
Wrought iron
None of the above
Why are alloys added to steel?
To make it stronger.
To make it harder.
To give it better wear resistance.
All of the above.
In 8660 steel, the numerals "86" refer to which of the following?
The percentage of carbon.
The percentage of iron.
The alloy content.
The recommended heat--treating temperature.
In 1018 steel, the numerals "18" reger to which of the following?
The percentage of carbon.
The percentage of iron.
The alloy content.
The recommendedheat-treating temperature.
Approximately what percentage of carbon is in low-carbon steel?
0.05%--0.35%
0.50%--1.0%
1.05%--1.35%
2.0%--3.0%
Which type of cast iron is the most widely used?
Ductile
Gray
Malleable
White
A material with a large grain size is normally_______.
very hard
very strong
ductile
brittle
The most common purpose of quenching is to ______metal.
extrude
soften
harden
etch
Which quenching medium produces the most rapid quench?
Air
Brine
Oil
Water
Which quenching medium produces the slowest quench?
Air
Brine
Oil
Water
Which quenching method is least likely to cause cracking or distortion in a part?
Air quenching
Brine quenching
Oil quenching
Water quenching
Oil quenching is most effective when ithe oil is ______>
very thick
40ºF
70ºF
120ºF
During which stage of the quenching process does the metal first start to cool?
Vapor covering stage
Vapor discharge stage
Vapor formation stage
Slow cooling stage
A metal part to be heat treated measures 2" x 4" X 6". What is the minimum amount of time the part should be left in the oven before quenching?
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
What is the main disadvantage of quenching a part rapidly in water?
Less hardness is produced in the part.
Agitation has no effect during the process.
More internal stresses are produced in the part.
The part has less strength after quenching.
