Cast Irons (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What is the minimum carbon content by weight that defines cast iron?
What is the minimum carbon content by weight that defines cast iron?
More than
How does cast iron compare to steel in terms of hardness and brittleness?
How does cast iron compare to steel in terms of hardness and brittleness?
Harder and more brittle
What determines which type of cast iron will form during solidification?
What determines which type of cast iron will form during solidification?
The cooling rate
What cooling process produces grey cast iron?
What cooling process produces grey cast iron?
Slow cooling
What structure forms in grey cast iron during slow cooling?
What structure forms in grey cast iron during slow cooling?
Graphite flakes
Which property is NOT characteristic of grey cast iron?
Which property is NOT characteristic of grey cast iron?
Strong tensile strength
What is a common application of grey cast iron?
What is a common application of grey cast iron?
Machine frames for lathes
What cooling process creates white cast iron?
What cooling process creates white cast iron?
Rapid cooling
What compound remains in white cast iron instead of graphite flakes?
What compound remains in white cast iron instead of graphite flakes?
Cementite
Which property best describes white cast iron?
Which property best describes white cast iron?
Extremely hard but very brittle