Aluminum and Aluminum Welding Flashcards
Which metal is lighter than aluminum?
a) magnesium
b) copper
c) steel
d) manganese
a) magnesium
Aluminum is a reactive metal. What is meant by reactive?
-A reactive metal is one that readily reacts with other elements.
-Aluminum reacts very quickly with oxygen to form aluminum oxides.
Aluminum has a refractory oxide. What is refractory oxide?
-Refractory oxide means that the oxide is difficult to melt, reduce or work.
-The oxide of aluminum melts at a much higher temperature than the parent metal.
How does the electrical and thermal conductivity of aluminum compare with that of mild steel?
The electrical and thermal conductivity of aluminum is approximately four times that of mild steel.
What are the approximate melting points of the following materials?
a) aluminum __________________
b) aluminum oxide _____________
a) aluminum __ 660°C (1220°F)
b) aluminum oxide __2037°C (3700°F)
Under the same conditions(Load), a section of aluminum would deflect______ times as much as a similar section of mild steel.
Under the same load, a section of aluminum would deflect___three___times as much as a similar section of steel.
What process may be used to enhance the aluminum oxide film for increased corrosion resistance?
Anodizing increases the thickness of the oxide layer.
The coefficient of linear expansion of aluminum is approximately:
a) equal to that of steel.
b) half that of steel.
c) twice that of steel.
d) four times that of steel.
c) twice that of steel.
In the Aluminum Association wrought aluminum alloy numbering system, the first digit indicates:
a) the alloy group.
b) the aluminum alloy.
c) the aluminum purity over 99.00%.
d) modifications to the original alloy.
a) the alloy group.
In the Aluminum Association wrought aluminum alloy number system, the second
digit indicates:
a) the alloy group.
b) the aluminum alloy.
c) the aluminum purity over 99.00%.
d) modifications to the original alloy.
d) modifications to the original alloy.
What is the purity of a 1050 aluminum alloy?
1050 aluminum alloys are 99.50% pure.
In the Aluminum Association wrought aluminum alloy number system for 1XXX series, the last two digits indicate:
a) the alloy group.
b) the aluminum alloy.
c) the aluminum purity is over 99.00%.
d) modifications to the original alloy.
c) the aluminum purity is over 99.00%
What does the number 43 indicate in the filler wire designation ER4043?
a) the carbon content
b) the alloys added
c) the minimum purity
d) the percentage of magnesium added
b) the alloys added
Which aluminum alloy contains substantial amounts of magnesium?
a) AA 1030
b) AA 2014
c) AA 5356
d) AA 4043
c) AA 5356
What does the fourth digit indicate for an aluminum alloy casting?
a) minimum aluminum content
b) product form
c) modifications of the original alloy
d) type of heat treatment
b) product form