Alloy Steels (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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What are alloy steels?
What are alloy steels?
Iron & carbon with added elements for enhanced properties
What stainless steel resists
What stainless steel resists
Corrosion, rust, and staining
Key element in stainless steel
Key element in stainless steel
Chromium
What does chromium form on stainless steel?
What does chromium form on stainless steel?
Chromium oxide film
Chromium oxide film's special property
Chromium oxide film's special property
Self-healing
Composition of 18/8 stainless steel
Composition of 18/8 stainless steel
chromium, nickel
Common use of stainless steel
Common use of stainless steel
Cutlery and kitchenware
HSS stands for
HSS stands for
High speed steel
Key property of HSS
Key property of HSS
Maintains hardness at elevated temperatures
Alloying elements in HSS
Alloying elements in HSS
Chromium, tungsten, and cobalt
Applications of HSS
Applications of HSS
Drill bits, saw blades, cutting tools
Key characteristics of tool steel
Key characteristics of tool steel
High hardness, abrasion resistance, deformation resistance
Alloying elements in tool steel
Alloying elements in tool steel
Chromium, tungsten, and manganese
Applications of tool steel
Applications of tool steel
Machine tools and pressing tools
Purpose of alloying elements in steel
Purpose of alloying elements in steel
Enhance properties plain carbon steel cannot achieve