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 impurity in hydrochloric acid results in pitting corrosion?

A. Ferrous chloride
B. Ferric chloride
C. Potassium chloride
D. Sodium chloride
Answer» C. Potassium chloride
2.

Which of the following metals will have a high influence on aeration and oxidizing agents in hydrochloric acid?

A. Copper and its alloys
B. Nickel and its alloys
C. Nickel-molybdenum alloys, copper, nickel and their alloys
D. Nickel-molybdenum alloys
Answer» D. Nickel-molybdenum alloys
3.

Which of the following is/are the class2 corrosion resistance materials in hydrochloric acid?

A. Bronzes and Cupronickels
B. Hastelloy D and Duriron
C. Bronzes, Stainless steels, Bronzes, Cupronickels, Hastelloy D and Duriron
D. Stainless steels and Duriron
Answer» D. Stainless steels and Duriron
4.

Duriron has better corrosion resistance than Durichlor in hydrochloric acid.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
5.

Which of the following is/are the class1 corrosion resistance materials in hydrochloric acid?

A. Chlorimet 2 and Chlorimet 3
B. Hastelloy B and C
C. Zirconium and molybdenum
D. Chlorimet 2 and 3, Hastelloy B and C, Zirconium, Molybdenum and Tantalum
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following metal is used for hydrochloric acid to avoid contamination?

A. Titanium
B. Tantalum
C. Molybdenum
D. Cupronickels
Answer» C. Molybdenum
7.

Which of the following is/are the class3 corrosion-resistant materials in nitric acid?

A. Copper and its alloys
B. Nickel and its alloys
C. Low-alloy steels
D. Low-alloy steels, copper, nickels and their alloys
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following polymer has excellent corrosion resistance to nitric acid?

A. Teflon
B. Polyvinyl chloride
C. Polystyrene
D. Polyethylene
Answer» B. Polyvinyl chloride
9.

Which of the following is/are the class2 corrosion-resistant materials in nitric acid?

A. Aluminum and Stainless steels
B. Aluminum, Hastelloy, and Inconel
C. Hastelloy and Inconel
D. Hastelloy and Titanium
Answer» C. Hastelloy and Inconel
10.

Which of the following statements is/are true about titanium?

A. It has excellent corrosion resistance to fuming nitric acid
B. It is used as an oxidizer in fuel systems for rockets
C. It has excellent corrosion resistance to fuming nitric acid and it is used as an oxidizer in fuel systems for rockets
D. It doesn t exhibit pyrophoric tendencies in red fuming nitric acid
Answer» D. It doesn t exhibit pyrophoric tendencies in red fuming nitric acid
11.

What are the principal applications of Duriron?

A. Cast forms of pumps, valves, heat exchangers for chemical plant
B. In manufacturing and handling of nitric acid
C. In the ammonia oxidation process
D. Cast forms of pumps, valves, heat exchangers for chemical plant, in manufacturing and handling of nitric acid and ammonia oxidation process
Answer» E.
12.

The corrosion resistance of Durichlor to nitric acid is better than that of Duriron.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

Duriron exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in concentrations over 45% at temperatures including boiling.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Which of the following steels will have less corrosion rate in boiling 65% nitric acid?

A. 4.5% chromium steel
B. 8% chromium and 8% nickel steel
C. 18% chromium and 8% nickel stainless steel
D. 18% chromium stainless steel
Answer» D. 18% chromium stainless steel
15.

Which of the following is/are the class1 corrosion resistance materials in nitric acid?

A. High-silicon cast irons
B. Stainless steels (type 430)
C. Titanium
D. High-silicon cast iron, stainless steels, and titanium
Answer» E.