Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

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1.

Which of the following is/are the p-type semiconducting oxides?

A. FeO and MnO
B. FeO, MnO, Cu2O, and CoO
C. Al2O3, MnO, and CoO
D. CdO2, Cu2O, and Mno
Answer» C. Al2O3, MnO, and CoO
2.

Which of the following is/are the n-type semiconducting oxides?

A. CdO2
B. TiO2
C. Al2O3, CdO2, and TiO2
D. CoO
Answer» D. CoO
3.

Which of the following metal(s) produces metal oxide at a metal-scale interface?

A. Titanium
B. Niobium
C. Zirconium
D. Titanium, Niobium, and Zirconium
Answer» E.
4.

The relative thickness of each phase of a metallic oxide is determined by the rate of ionic diffusion through that phase.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following order is correct regarding the oxides of iron starting from metallic iron to gaseous oxygen interface?

A. FeO, Fe2O3, and Fe3O4
B. Fe2O3, Fe3O4 and FeO
C. Fe3O4, Fe2O3, and FeO
D. FeO, Fe3O4, and Fe2O3
Answer» E.
6.

The diffusion of either cation or oxygen ions usually controls the reaction rate of high-temperature metallic oxidation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following is/are the interface at which new metallic oxides (MO) are produced?

A. Metal-scale interface
B. Scale-gas interface
C. Metal-scale interface or scale-gas interface
D. Neither metal-scale interface nor scale-gas interface
Answer» D. Neither metal-scale interface nor scale-gas interface
8.

What is the value of the Pilling and Bed worth ratio of tungsten?

A. 1.21
B. 3.40
C. 2.60
D. 0.45
Answer» C. 2.60
9.

Which of the following metal has a nonprotective oxide?

A. Cadmium (CdO2)
B. Copper (Cu2O)
C. Chromium (Cr2O3)
D. Silicon (SiO2)
Answer» B. Copper (Cu2O)
10.

Which of the following is/are the ideal characteristics of the passive metal oxide layer?

A. Good adherence and high melting point
B. Low electrical conductivity and low vapor pressure
C. Good adherence, high melting point, low vapor pressure, and low electrical conductivity
D. Good adherence and high vapor pressure
Answer» D. Good adherence and high vapor pressure
11.

Which of the following is/are the causes for the poor oxidation resistance of metal oxide with high Pilling and Bed worth ratio?

A. Large compressive stresses in the oxide
B. Cracking
C. Spalling
D. Large compressive stresses in the oxide, cracking and spalling
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a metal oxide if the Pilling and Bed worth ratio is less than 1?

A. Protective
B. Unprotective
C. Unprotective and insufficient oxide
D. Unprotective and sufficient oxide
Answer» D. Unprotective and sufficient oxide
13.

Pilling and Bed worth proposed that oxidation resistance is related to the volume ratio of oxide and metal per grams atom of metal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Which of the following is/are the systems that are prone to high-temperature corrosion?

A. Gas turbines
B. Rocket engines
C. Furnaces
D. Gas turbines, rocket engines, and furnaces
Answer» E.