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Question 8
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This question is about alloys.

a.

Which metal is the main constituent of brass? Select one option:

  • Copper
  • Lithium
  • Zinc
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b.

Which two metals are commonly alloyed with iron to produce stainless steel? Select two options:

  • Chromium
  • Helium
  • Nickel
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
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c.

Give two properties of stainless steel that make it suitable for cutlery. Choose from the list:

  • brittle
  • hard
  • low density
  • resistant to corrosion
  • soluble in water
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d.

Table 1 shows information about some alloys of titanium.

Table 1

Titanium alloyOther elements in alloyStrengthUsed in
T16.0% aluminium, 4.0% vanadiumvery highjet engines, spacecraft
T20.2% palladiumhighchemical process pipes
T31.5% nickel, 0.8% molybdenum, 0.5% cadmiumhighheavy machinery

Calculate the mass of titanium in 12.5 kg12.5 \text{ kg}12.5 kg of titanium alloy T1. Use Table 1.

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e.

Suggest why alloy T1 is used in spacecraft structures. Use Table 1.

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f.

Alloys used in food processing machinery must not contain toxic elements. Suggest why alloy T3 is not used in food processing machinery. Use Table 1.

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