Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 8 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 metals/alloys passivates spontaneously in acid solutions containing oxidizers or dissolved oxygen?

A. Copper
B. Titanium
C. Stainless steels and titanium
D. Nickel
Answer» C. Stainless steels and titanium
2.

Which of the following metal doesn t possess a trans passive region?

A. Iron
B. Titanium
C. Nickel
D. Aluminum
Answer» C. Nickel
3.

Which of the following is/are the important characteristics of active-passive transitions of a metal?

A. Passive potential (E<sub>pp</sub>)
B. Critical anodic current density (i<sub> xadc</sub>)
C. Passive potential (E<sub>pp</sub>) and Critical anodic current density (i<sub> xadc</sub>)
D. Neither passive potential nor critical anodic current density
Answer» D. Neither passive potential nor critical anodic current density
4.

The Trans passive region is the region in which the corrosion rate increases with an increase in potential.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the active region of metals?

A. Corrosion rates increase exponentially
B. Corrosion rates increase linearly
C. It follows typical Tafel behavior
D. It follows typical Tafel behavior and corrosion rates increases exponentially
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following is/are the metal/alloys that demonstrate active-passive transitions?

A. Iron and stainless steels
B. Nickel and its alloys
C. Iron, stainless steels, nickels, titanium, and its alloys
D. Titanium and its alloys
Answer» D. Titanium and its alloys
7.

The passive state of a metal is often relatively unstable and subject to damage.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding passivation?

A. It is defined as the loss of reactivity at certain conditions
B. Usually results in the formation of the oxide layer
C. The corrosion rates are relatively low
D. It is defined as loss of reactivity at certain conditions usually due to the formation of the oxide layer and corrosion rates are relatively low
Answer» E.