Metals: Properties, Alloys, and Heat Treatment for Mechanical Engineers

Question 1

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the mechanical properties of metals?

Accepted Answer

Pressure

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Microstructure

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Grain size

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Alloying elements

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a ferrous metal?

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Aluminum

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Steel

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Cast iron

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Wrought iron

Question 3

In stainless steel, which alloying element is primarily responsible for its corrosion resistance?

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Chromium

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Carbon

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Nickel

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Copper

Question 4

Which heat treatment process is commonly employed to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of steel?

Accepted Answer

Hardening

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Annealing

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Tempering

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Normalizing

Question 5

Which fundamental mechanical property of a metal quantifies its resistance to permanent deformation?

Accepted Answer

Yield strength

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Tensile strength

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Elastic modulus

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Shear strength

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the mechanical behavior of metals?

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Color

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Crystal structure

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Grain size

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Temperature

Question 7

Which metal is known for its excellent electrical conductivity?

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Copper

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Iron

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Lead

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Zinc

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of annealing a metal?

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To alleviate internal stresses

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To increase strength and hardness

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To improve ductility

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To increase electrical conductivity

Question 9

Classify the following metal: Aluminum

Accepted Answer

Non-ferrous metal

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Ferrous metal

Question 10

Identify the main alloying element in stainless steel.

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Chromium

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Carbon

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Nickel

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Manganese

Question 11

Which heat treatment process involves raising metal to a high temperature and cooling it gradually?

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Annealing

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Hardening

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Tempering

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Quenching

Question 12

Define the term describing the gradual deformation of a material under continuous load.

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Creep

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Fatigue

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Yielding

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Plastic deformation

Question 13

Select the preferred mechanical property for a component subjected to impact loading.

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High ductility

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High tensile strength

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High yield strength

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High hardness

Question 14

State the primary purpose of carburizing a steel component.

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Enhance surface hardness

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Improve corrosion resistance

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Increase machinability

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Increase toughness

Question 15

Identify the crystal structure NOT found in metals.

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Amorphous

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Body-centered cubic

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Face-centered cubic

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Hexagonal close-packed

Question 16

Define the term representing the highest stress a material can withstand without undergoing plastic deformation.

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Yield strength

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Tensile strength

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Shear strength

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Fatigue strength

Question 17

Describe the primary function of a heat exchanger in a mechanical system.

Accepted Answer

Transfer heat between fluids

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Generate mechanical power

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Store energy

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Control fluid flow

Question 18

To determine the impact of heat treatment on steel's hardness, what is the correct order of steps?

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Heat the steel, quench it, then measure its hardness.

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Measure the steel's hardness, then heat and quench it.

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Quench the steel, then heat and measure its hardness.

Question 19

Define alloying and explain how it is used to improve the properties of metals.

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Alloying is combining two or more metallic or non-metallic elements to create a new material with tailored properties.

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Alloying weakens atomic bonds, resulting in a softer and more malleable material.

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Alloying does not alter the inherent properties of the original metals.

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Alloys are inherently weaker than the individual metals used in their composition.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a ferrous metal?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Aluminum

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Copper

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Titanium

Question 21

Which heat treatment process involves rapidly cooling metal to enhance its hardness?

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Quenching

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Annealing

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Normalizing

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Tempering

Question 22

The yield strength of a metal indicates:

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The point at which permanent deformation begins

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The maximum stress it can withstand without failure

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Its resistance to bending or flexing

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Its ability to absorb energy before fracturing

Question 23

Which heat treatment process results in the highest strength and hardness in steel?

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Quenching and tempering

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Annealing

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Normalizing

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Aging

Question 24

What is the definition of 'liquid metal embrittlement'?

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A solid metal becoming brittle when exposed to a liquid metal.

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Metals being strengthened by adding liquid alloys.

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Metals becoming more ductile in liquid environments.

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Metals being protected from corrosion by liquid coatings.

Question 25

Which property is characteristic of ferrous metals?

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High strength-to-weight ratio

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Excellent electrical conductivity

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Non-magnetic

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Highly resistant to corrosion

Question 26

Which heat treatment process is employed to soften and improve steel's machinability?

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Annealing

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Quenching

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Tempering

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Normalizing

Question 27

Select the non-ferrous metal with high strength, low density, and corrosion resistance.

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Iron

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Copper

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Zinc

Question 28

What primary mechanism contributes to metal strengthening during cold working?

Accepted Answer

Movement of dislocations

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Grain boundary impedance

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Precipitation hardening

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Solid-solution strengthening

Question 29

Identify the process used to remove impurities from molten metal prior to casting.

Accepted Answer

Fluxing

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Annealing

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Quenching

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Tempering

Question 30

Identify the type of corrosion that arises due to the presence of an electrochemical cell on the metal's surface.

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Galvanic corrosion

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Atmospheric corrosion

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Stress corrosion cracking

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Corrosion fatigue

Question 31

What factor significantly impacts the fatigue life of metals?

Accepted Answer

Grain size

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Tensile strength

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Elastic modulus

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical property of metals?

Accepted Answer

Electrical conductivity

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Tensile strength

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Yield strength

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Fracture toughness

Question 33

Which type of metal is primarily composed of iron and carbon?

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Ferrous metal

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Non-ferrous metal

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Alloy

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Composite

Question 34

What is the main purpose of heat treatment in metalworking?

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To modify the mechanical properties

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To prevent corrosion

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To enhance electrical conductivity

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To improve machinability

Question 35

What is the primary alloying element in stainless steel?

Accepted Answer

Chromium

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Carbon

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Nickel

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Manganese

Question 36

What is the term for the ability of a metal to withstand repeated loading without failure?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue strength

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Tensile strength

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Yield strength

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Hardness

Question 37

Which of the following is a type of heat treatment used to relieve internal stresses in a metal component?

Accepted Answer

Annealing

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Quenching

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Tempering

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Hardening

Question 38

What is the relationship between the hardness and brittleness of a metal?

Accepted Answer

Hardness typically increases with brittleness

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Hardness typically decreases with brittleness

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Hardness is independent of brittleness

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Brittleness typically increases with hardness

Question 39

Steel is classified as a:

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Ferrous metal

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Non-ferrous metal

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Alloy

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Composite material

Question 40

Which heat treatment process increases the hardness and strength of steel?

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Quenching and tempering

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Annealing

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Normalizing

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Tempering

Question 41

The yield strength of a metal represents:

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The maximum stress it can withstand before permanent deformation

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The stress at which it breaks

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The stress at which it begins to deform

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The stress at which it reaches its elastic limit

Question 42

Ultrasonic testing is an example of a:

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Non-destructive testing method

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Destructive testing method

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Mechanical testing method

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Chemical testing method

Question 43

Which metal has the highest melting point?

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Tungsten

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Iron

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Aluminum

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Titanium

Question 44

Which of the following is **NOT** a property of metals?

Accepted Answer

Transparency

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High electrical and thermal conductivity

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Malleability

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of **ferrous metals**?

Accepted Answer

Contain iron

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High corrosion resistance

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Lightweight

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Non-magnetic

Question 46

Which of the following processes involves heating and cooling a metal in a controlled manner to modify its properties?

Accepted Answer

Heat treatment

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Quenching

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Annealing

Question 47

Which of the following factors **does not** affect the strength of a metal?

Accepted Answer

Density

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Alloying elements

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Grain size

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a **non-ferrous metal alloy**?

Accepted Answer

Bronze

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Wrought iron

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Cast iron

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Stainless steel

Question 49

Which of the following is a common application of metals in the **construction industry**?

Accepted Answer

Structural components

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Fluid storage

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Electrical insulation

Question 50

Which of the following is a **disadvantage** of using metals?

Accepted Answer

Susceptibility to corrosion

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Excellent machinability

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Low cost

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High strength-to-weight ratio

Question 51

Which of the following heat treatment processes is used to **harden** a metal?

Accepted Answer

Quenching

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Annealing

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Tempering

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Normalizing

Question 52

Which of the following is a **ferrous alloy** used in the automotive industry?

Accepted Answer

Cast iron

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Aluminum alloy

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Copper alloy

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Titanium alloy

Question 53

Which of the following **non-metals** is commonly added to metals to improve their hardness and strength?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen