Alloy Steels (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What are alloy steels primarily designed to do?
What are alloy steels primarily designed to do?
Meet requirements plain carbon steel cannot
How does chromium provide corrosion resistance in stainless steel?
How does chromium provide corrosion resistance in stainless steel?
Forms a protective chromium oxide film
What happens when the surface of stainless steel is scratched?
What happens when the surface of stainless steel is scratched?
Chromium reacts with oxygen to reform protective layer
What is the composition of 18/8 stainless steel?
What is the composition of 18/8 stainless steel?
18% chromium and 8% nickel
Why is stainless steel widely used for cutlery and kitchenware?
Why is stainless steel widely used for cutlery and kitchenware?
Non-reactive surface prevents contamination
What is the key property that distinguishes high speed steel?
What is the key property that distinguishes high speed steel?
Maintains hardness at elevated temperatures
Why is it called 'high speed steel'?
Why is it called 'high speed steel'?
Cuts materials at higher speeds than others
Which element in high speed steel provides temperature resistance?
Which element in high speed steel provides temperature resistance?
Tungsten
What are typical applications of high speed steel?
What are typical applications of high speed steel?
Drill bits and power-saw blades
Which properties characterize tool steel?
Which properties characterize tool steel?
High hardness and abrasion resistance
Which alloying elements are commonly found in tool steel?
Which alloying elements are commonly found in tool steel?
Chromium, tungsten, and manganese
What are typical applications of tool steel?
What are typical applications of tool steel?
Pressing tools for car door panels