Material Science

Why might iron be specified instead of aluminum in an application that experiences temperatures between 400-800 C?

Iron has a higher melt point that aluminum

Which chemical would not likely cause accelerated corrosion of iron?

epoxy resin

What is the classification of materials that possess the electrical conductivity between that of a metal and that of an insulator?

Semiconductors

What physical material property of activated carbon best predicts adsorption performance for an organic compound that has lower water solubility?

surface area

What is NOT a common method of corrosion control?

Electromagnetic induction

Which term best describes when a material transitions from elastic to plastic behavior?

yield

Galvanic action results from a difference in what property of metallic ions?

oxidation potential

While the corrosion of cast iron can be limited with a more electropositive coating, a coating that is less electropositive will lead to increased corrosion. Which of the following would be a poor choice to use as coating material on cast iron?

silver