Processes Flashcards
what is the definition of ductility?
the ability to be drawn out, under tension, without rupture and retain its new shape
what is the definition of malleability?
the ability to be pressed, rolled or beaten out, under compression, without rupture and retain its new shape
what is the definition of toughness?
the ability to withstand impacts and shock loads
what is the definition of strength?
the ability to withstand tensile, compressive or shear forces, resisting without rupture
what is the definition of brittleness?
the ability to fracture without deformation
what is the definition of hardness?
the ability to withstand wear, and abrasion and the ability to cut softer materials
what is the definition of elasticity?
the ability to deform under load and return to its normal size, shape after the load is removed
what is the definition of corrosion resistance?
the ability to resist chemical and electromagnetical attack
what is the definition of electrical conductivity?
the ability to and the rate at which a material will conduct electrical current
what is the definition of thermal conductivity?
the ability to and the rate at which a material will conduct heat
what are some uses of wrought iron?
- anchor chains
- crane hooks
what are some uses of mild steel?
- nuts, bolts, rivets
what are some uses of medium carbon steel?
- crank shafts
- connecting rods
- axles
what are some uses of high carbon steel?
hand cutting tools
ball and roller bearings
what are some uses of grey cast iron?
machine tool beds
engine blocks and cylinder heads
what are some uses of pearlitic spheroidal graphite cast iron?
crank cases
impellers
what are some uses of high speed steel?
machine cutting tools
twist drills
what are some uses of ferritic stainless steel?
sinks
exhausts
heat exchangers
what are some uses of martensistic stainless steel?
hydraulic and steam pump valves
surgical tools
what are some uses of austenitic stainless steel?
pump shafts
propeller shafts
what are some uses of copper?
plumbing
wiring
what are some uses of aluminium?
drinks cans
motor vehicle body panels
what are some uses of duralumin ?
chassis and body parts in automotives
yacht mast
what are some uses of titanium?
gas turbine compressor disks and blades
super sonic aircraft construction
what are some uses of magnesium?
casting and forged components for aircrafts
what are some uses of tin?
plain bearings
thin coating on mild steel
what are some uses of lead?
radiation shields
roofing material
what are some uses of zinc?
roofing materials
sacrificial anode on ships hull
what are some uses of naval brass?
nuts bolts washers
fresh water valves
what are some uses of tungum?
high pressure air and hydraulic pipe systems
what are some uses of phosphor bronze?
heavy duty bearings and gears
what are some uses of gunmetal?
seawater valves
what are some uses of nickel aluminium bronze?
small boat propellers
pump impellers
what are some uses of magnesium bronze?
propellers
casting
what are some uses of monel metal?
pump shafts
general marine hardware
what are some uses of nimonic 80?
gas turbine rotors and blades
what are the advantage as of using plastics?
low densities
ease of moulding
damps out vibration
good electrical insulation