Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 10 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 non-metallic has the highest corrosive resistance to the phosphoric acid with temperature?

A. Teflon
B. Graphite
C. Polyvinyl chloride
D. Polyethylene
Answer» B. Graphite
2.

Which of the following is/are the impurities that cause corrosion in commercial phosphoric acid?

A. Fluorides
B. Chlorides
C. Sulfuric acids
D. Fluorides, chlorides and sulfuric acid
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following materials exhibits poor corrosion resistance to phosphoric acid?

A. Aluminum and brass
B. Aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron, ferritic and martensitic stainless steels
C. Steel and cast iron
D. Ferritic and martensitic stainless steels
Answer» C. Steel and cast iron
4.

Which of the following materials is/are widely used for phosphoric acid?

A. 316 stainless steel
B. Durimet 20
C. Neither 316 stainless steel nor Durimet 20
D. Both 316 stainless steel and Durimet 20
Answer» E.
5.

Why straight chromium stainless steels and austenitic stainless steels are not recommended for hydrofluoric acid applications?

A. Due to susceptibility to crevice
B. Due to limited corrosion resistance
C. Due to susceptibility to pitting
D. Sensitive to erosion-corrosion
Answer» D. Sensitive to erosion-corrosion
6.

Which of the following metal is an outstanding material that resists all concentrations of hydrofluoric acid at all temperatures?

A. Wrought Monel
B. Steel
C. Stainless steel
D. Hastelloy C
Answer» B. Steel
7.

Which of the following is/are the impurities in commercial hydrofluoric acid that decreases corrosion of steel?

A. Sulfuric acid
B. Fluosilicic acid
C. Neither sulfuric acid nor fluosilicic acid
D. Both sulfuric acid and fluosilicic acid
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following metal is suitable in handling high concentrations (>60%) of hydrofluoric acid?

A. Stainless steel
B. Brass
C. Steel
D. Titanium
Answer» D. Titanium
9.

Hydrofluoric acid and fluorine are toxic and extreme care are mandatory in the handling of these materials.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which of the following material is/are primarily used for hydrofluoric acid?

A. High-silicon cast iron
B. Magnesium
C. Aluminum
D. Glass and stoneware
Answer» C. Aluminum