Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Corrosion Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following type of corrosion is depicted in the given figure?

A. Galvanic corrosion
B. Uniform corrosion
C. Crevice corrosion
D. Pitting corrosion
Answer» D. Pitting corrosion
2.

Metals or alloys that depend on oxide films for corrosive resistance are highly susceptible to crevice corrosion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is the incubation period associated with a crevice attack?

A. 1 month – 10 months
B. 1 hour – 10 hours
C. 1 day – 10 days
D. 6 months – 1 year
Answer» E.
4.

As the metal dissolution within the crevice increases, the rate of oxygen reduction on adjacent surfaces increases.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following metal is highly resistant to crevice corrosion?

A. Stainless steel
B. Copper
C. Aluminum
D. Hastelloy C-276
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following ions that accelerate the dissolution rate of metals or alloys in a crevice?

A. H+, OH–
B. H+, Cl–
C. OH–, Cl–
D. OH–, Cl– and H–
Answer» C. OH–, Cl–
7.

Which of the following chemical reaction that usually occurs in the crevice?

A. M++H2O=MOH
B. M++Cl–=MCl(s)
C. M+Cl–+H2O=MOH(aq)+H+Cl–
D. 4OH–=O2+2H2O+4e–
Answer» D. 4OH–=O2+2H2O+4e–
8.

The difference in metal ion or oxygen concentration between the crevice and its surroundings is the main reason for crevice corrosion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

What is the primary condition regarding the velocity of an electrolyte to form crevice corrosion?

A. The velocity of the electrolyte should be greater than 10cm/s
B. The velocity of the electrolyte should be less than 10cm/s
C. The velocity of the electrolyte should be equal to 10cm/s
D. The stagnant electrolytic solution should be present
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following characteristics of the crevice is a must to act as a corrosion site?

A. It should be wide enough to permit liquid entry
B. It should be narrow enough to maintain a stagnant zone
C. It should be wide enough to avoid a stagnant zone
D. It should be wide enough to permit liquid entry and narrow enough to maintain a stagnant zone
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following combination results in crevice corrosion?

A. Metal and absorbent gaskets
B. Continuous weld metals
C. Metal and non-absorbent gaskets
D. Single metal piece
Answer» B. Continuous weld metals
12.

Which of the following metal is more susceptible to crevice corrosion?

A. Titanium
B. Hastelloy C
C. Stainless steel-430
D. Titanium and stainless steel
Answer» D. Titanium and stainless steel
13.

Which of the following is the other name of crevice corrosion?

A. Filiform corrosion
B. Deposit or gasket corrosion
C. Two-metal corrosion
D. Surface corrosion
Answer» C. Two-metal corrosion
14.

Which of the following type of corrosion is localized in nature?

A. Crevice corrosion
B. Galvanic corrosion
C. Uniform corrosion
D. Inter-granular corrosion
Answer» B. Galvanic corrosion
15.

Which of the following is/are the reasons for the cause of crevice corrosion?

A. The stagnant solution in the holes and gasket surfaces
B. The stagnant solution in the lap joints and surface deposits
C. Dissimilar metal contact
D. The stagnant solution in the holes, gasket surfaces, lap joints, and surface deposits
Answer» E.