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Reserve Questions and Problems

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Reserve Problem 01a (question pool) simultaneously related to structure, properties, and
Materials Science and Engineering is the study of processing. Which of the following is the best example
material behavior & performance and how this is of material structure?
simultaneously related to structure, properties, and (a) Single-phase
processing. Which of the following is the best example (b) Elastic Modulus
of a material property?
(c) Sintering
(a) Density
(d) Magnetic Permeability
(b) Annealing
(e) Brittle
(c) Forging
(d) Single-crystal Reserve Problem 04a (question pool)
(e) Crystalline Which class of material is generally associated with
the highest density values at room temperature?
Reserve Problem 02a (question pool) (a) Composites
Materials Science and Engineering is the study of (b) Ceramics
material behavior & performance and how this is
(c) Metals
simultaneously related to structure, properties, and
processing. Which of the following is the best example (d) Polymers
of material processing?
Reserve Problem 05a (question pool)
(a) Extrusion
By how many orders of magnitude (powers of ten,
(b) Crystalline approximately) does density vary for metals?
(c) Amorphous (a) 0.13
(d) Glassy (b) 1.3
(e) Elastic Modulus (c) 13
Reserve Problem 03a (question pool) (d) 130
Materials Science and Engineering is the study of
material behavior & performance and how this is

CHAPTER 2 ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND INTERATOMIC BONDING

Reserve Question 01: Atomic mass Reserve Question 02: Atomic nucleus
The atomic mass of an atom may be expressed as the The nucleus of an atom contains
sum of the masses of • Electrons
• Electrons • Neutrons
• Neutrons • Protons
• Protons Choose all that apply.
Choose all that apply.

• R-1
R-2 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 03: Atomic number (c) Electron subshells—L shell


The atomic number of an electrically neutral atom is • s
equal to the number of: • p
• protons • d
• electrons • f
• neutrons (d) Electron subshells—N shell
Choose all that apply. • s
• p
Reserve Problem 04
• d
Hafnium has six naturally occurring isotopes: 0.16%
• f
of 174Hf, with an atomic weight of 173.940 amu;
5.26% of 176Hf, with an atomic weight of 175.941 amu; Reserve Problem 08: The number of electrons in
18.60% of 177Hf, with an atomic weight of 176.943 subshells M, K, L, N
amu; 27.28% of 178Hf, with an atomic weight of
177.944 amu; 13.62% of 179Hf, with an atomic weight What is the maximum number of electrons that each
of 178.946 amu; and 35.08% of 180Hf, with an atomic of the following shells can contain?
weight of 179.947 amu. Calculate the average atomic (a) M shell ______ electrons
weight of Hf. Give your answer to three decimal (b) K shell ______ electrons
places.
(c) L shell ______ electrons
(d) N shell ______ electrons
Reserve Problem 05
Bromium has two naturally occurring isotopes: 79Br, Reserve Question 09: The electrons that occupy
with an atomic weight of 78.918 amu, and 81Br, with the outermost…
an atomic weight of 80.916 amu. If the average atomic The electrons that occupy the outermost filled shell
weight for Br is 79.903 amu, calculate the fraction-of- are called ______ electrons.
occurrences of these two isotopes. Give your answer
to three decimal places. Reserve Question 10: When all the electrons in an
Fraction-of-occurrence for 79Br: ______ atom occupy…
Fraction-of-occurrence for 81Br: ______ When all the electrons in an atom occupy the lowest
possible energy states, the atom is said to be in its:
Reserve Problem 06: Electron configuration • ground state
An element that has the electron configuration • ionized state
1s22s22p6 has how many electrons? Enter numeric • cold state
values only.
• regular state
Reserve Problem 07: The four electron subshells
Reserve Problem 11
M, K, L, N
How many p electrons at the outermost orbital do the
Which subshells are found in each of the following Group VIIA elements have?
shells?
(a) Electron subshells—M shell Reserve Problem 12
• s To what group in the periodic table would an element
• p with atomic number 119 belong?
• d • Group 0 (or 18)
• f • Group IA (or 1)
(b) Electron subshells—K shell • Group IIA (or 2)
• s • Group VIIA (or 17)
• p Reserve Problem 13
• d Ideally speaking, bonds tend to form between two
• f particles such that they are separated by a distance
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-3

where ______ net force is exerted on them, and their Reserve Problem 17
overall energy is ______. ______ bonds are the only primary bonds that are
(a) a positive, maximized directionally dependent.
(b) a negative, maximized (a) Covalent (c) Ionic
(c) a positive, minimized (b) Metallic (d) Van der Waals
(d) a negative, minimized
Reserve Problem 18
(e) zero, maximized
______ bonds are responsible for binding atoms
(f) zero, minimized together within a molecule of propane, whereas ______
bonds bind separate propane molecules together in a
Reserve Problem 14: Attraction energy condensed state (liquid or crystal).
Calculate the energy of attraction between a cation (a) Covalent, Ionic
with a valence of +2 and an anion with a valence of
−2, the centers of which are separated by a distance (b) Ionic, Covalent
of 3.7 nm. (c) Covalent, Metallic
(d) Metallic, Covalent
Reserve Problem 15: Attraction force (e) Covalent, Van der Waals
Calculate the force of attraction (in N) between a (f) Van der Waals, Covalent
cation with a valence of +2 and an anion with a va-
lence of −3, the centers of which are separated by a (g) Ionic, Van der Waals
distance of 8.6 nm. (h) Van der Waals, Ionic

Reserve Problem 16 Reserve Problem 19


______ bonding is similar to ionic bonding, except Materials whose constituent particles are bound by
there are no high-electronegativity atoms present to which type of bond are generally expected to have the
accept any electrons that the present atoms are will- lowest melting temperatures?
ing to donate. (a) Covalent (d) Van der Waals
(a) Ionic (c) Metallic (b) Metallic (e) Hydrogen
(b) Covalent (d) Hydrogen (c) Ionic

Reserve Problem 20: Ionic character


Using the figure below, calculate the percent ionic character of the interatomic bonds for the following materials:
(a) CaCl2
(b) CsBr
IA 0
1 2
H He
2.1 IIA IIIA IVA VA VIA VIIA –
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be B C N O F Ne
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 –
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg VIII Al Si P S Cl Ar
0.9 1.2 IIIB IVB VB VIB VIIB IB IIB 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 3.0 –
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8 –
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.5 –
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba La–Lu Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
0.7 0.9 1.1–1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.4 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.2 –
87 88 89–102
Fr Ra Ac–No
0.7 0.9 1.1–1.7
R-4 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 21 (b) On the basis of this result, what type of intera-
(a) Calculate %IC of the interatomic bonds for tomic bonding would you expect to be found
the intermetallic compound TiAl3. in TiAl3?
• Van der Waals • metallic
• ionic • covalent

CHAPTER 3 STRUCTURES OF METALS AND CERAMICS

Reserve Problem 01a (question pool) Reserve Problem 02a (question pool)
Which structure is most consistent with a polycrystal- Which structure is most consistent with an amorphous
line structure? structure?
(a) (a)

(b) (b)

(c) (c)

(d) (d)
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-5

Reserve Problem 03 Reserve Problem 07a (question pool)


Which of the following microstructures is expected to Which of the following partial lattices does not exhibit
be most similar to a single crystal in terms of structure 6-fold symmetry?
and properties? Assume all of the options offer the
(a)
same volumes and only consider grain boundaries as a
crystalline defect for this question.
(a) Textured polycrystal with about 10,000 grains
(b) Random polycrystal with about 1,000,000
grains
(c) Random polycrystal with about 1,000,000,000
grains
(d) Amorphous

Reserve Problem 04a (question pool)


Which of the following is the primitive unit cell for the
lattice that is depicted? (b)

Reserve Problem 05a (question pool)


Which of the following candidate unit cells is invalid?
(c)

(d)
Reserve Problem 06a (question pool)
Which of the following unit cells exhibits the highest
symmetry?
R-6 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 08 Reserve Problem 09c-1 (question pool)


Using atomic weight, crystal structure, and atomic Which of the following options is consistent with the
radius data tabulated inside the front cover, compute unit cell plane depicted below?
the theoretical densities of lead, chromium, copper,
and cobalt, and then compare these values with the
measured densities listed in this same table. The c/a
ratio for cobalt is 1.623.

Reserve Problem 09a-1 (question pool)


Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100}
(b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111}
(a) SC {100}
(h) BCC {111}
(b) BCC {100}
(i) FCC {111}
(c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} Reserve Problem 09d-1 (question pool)
(e) BCC {110} Which of the following options is consistent with the
(f) FCC {110} unit cell plane depicted below?
(g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 09b-1 (question pool)


Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100}
(b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111}
(a) SC {100} (f) FCC {110}
(h) BCC {111}
(b) BCC {100} (g) SC {111}
(i) FCC {111}
(c) FCC {100} (h) BCC {111}
(d) SC {110} (i) FCC {111}
(e) BCC {110}
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-7

Reserve Problem 10a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 10c-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 10b-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 10d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}
R-8 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 11a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 11c-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100}
(a) SC {100}
(b) BCC {100}
(b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100}
(c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110}
(d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110}
(e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110}
(f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111}
(g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111}
(h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111}
(i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 11b-1 (question pool)


Reserve Problem 11d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100}
(a) SC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(b) BCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (d) SC {110}
(d) SC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (g) SC {111}
(g) SC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (i) FCC {111}
(i) FCC {111}
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-9

Reserve Problem 12a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 12c-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 12b-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 12d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}
R-10 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 13a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 13c-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 13b-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 13d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-11

Reserve Problem 14a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 14c-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 14b-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 14d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (a) SC {100}


(b) BCC {100} (b) BCC {100}
(c) FCC {100} (c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} (d) SC {110}
(e) BCC {110} (e) BCC {110}
(f) FCC {110} (f) FCC {110}
(g) SC {111} (g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} (h) BCC {111}
(i) FCC {111} (i) FCC {111}
R-12 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 15a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 15d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (d) FCC {100}


(b) SC {110} (e) FCC {110} (a) SC {100}
(c) SC {111} (f) FCC {111} (b) SC {110}
Reserve Problem 15b-1 (question pool) (c) SC {111}
Which of the following options is consistent with the (d) FCC {100}
unit cell plane depicted below? (e) FCC {110}
(f) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 16a-1 (question pool)


Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) SC {100} (d) FCC {100}


(b) SC {110} (e) FCC {110}
(c) SC {111} (f) FCC {111}

Reserve Problem 15c-1 (question pool)


Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) FCC {100}


(b) FCC {110}
(c) FCC {111}
(d) SC {100}
(e) SC {110}
(f) SC {111}

(a) SC {100} (d) FCC {100}


(b) SC {110} (e) FCC {110}
(c) SC {111} (f) FCC {111}
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-13

Reserve Problem 16b-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 16d-1 (question pool)
Which of the following options is consistent with the Which of the following options is consistent with the
unit cell plane depicted below? unit cell plane depicted below?

(a) FCC {100} (d) SC {100}


(a) FCC {100}
(b) FCC {110} (e) SC {110}
(b) FCC {110}
(c) FCC {111} (f) SC {111}
(c) FCC {111}
(d) SC {100} Reserve Problem 17a (question pool)
(e) SC {110} Certain crystal structures are sometimes similar to
(f) SC {111} other crystal structures in a variety of ways. This prob-
lem demonstrates one of the similarities that exists
Reserve Problem 16c-1 (question pool) between two of the cubic crystal structures discussed
in Chapter 3. Specifically, a family of planes in one
Which of the following options is consistent with the of these crystal structures is equivalent to a family of
unit cell plane depicted below? planes in the other crystal structure.
For now, we are just considering how equal-sized
spheres, but you may also consider this as atoms of the
same element packing together to form two crystals,
each of which exhibits one of these different crystal
structures.
The figure below depicts a plane of atoms of radius
R in some crystal. The plane intersects the atoms
through their centers. Therefore, we do not see atoms
above and below this plane. We just see the circular
cross-sections of the atoms that lie within the plane.

(a) FCC {100}


(b) FCC {110}
(c) FCC {111}
(d) SC {100}
(e) SC {110}
(f) SC {111}
R-14 • Reserve Questions and Problems

If we consider only simple cubic (SC), body-centered From the list below select all possible sets of indices
cubic (BCC), and face-centered cubic (FCC) crystal for this plane.
structures as options, and we have no more informa- (a) (001)
tion to rely on, what are the two possible identities for
(b) (11–1)
the plane shown above?
(c) (111)
Select all that apply.
(d) (–1–1–1)
(a) SC {100}
(e) (101)
(b) BCC {100}
(f) (100)
(c) FCC {100}
(d) SC {110} Reserve Problem 22: BCC unit cell volume
(e) BCC {110} If the atomic radius of a metal that has the body-
(f) FCC {110} centered cubic crystal structure is 0.181 nm, calculate
the volume of its unit cell.
(g) SC {111}
(h) BCC {111} Reserve Problem 23: FCC unit cell volume
(i) FCC {111} If the atomic radius of a metal that has the face-
centered cubic crystal structure is 0.123 nm, calculate
Reserve Problem 18: Atomic radius–simple cubic
the volume of its unit cell.
For a metal that has the simple cubic crystal structure,
calculate the atomic radius if the metal has a density of Reserve Problem 24: Hexagonal close-packed
2.05 g/cm3 and an atomic weight of 77.84 g/mol. structure
Reserve Problem 19: Cubic unit cell For the hexagonal close-packed crystal structure:
Some metal is known to have a cubic unit cell with an (a) How many atoms are associated with the unit
edge length of 0.437 nm. In addition, it has a density cell?
of 4.37 g/cm3 and an atomic weight of 54.85 g/mol. (b) What is the coordination number?
Indicate the letter of the metal listed in the following (c) What is the atomic packing factor?
table that has these characteristics.

Metal Crystal Structure Atomic Radius (nm)


Reserve Problem 25: Orthorhombic unit cell
A hypothetical metal has an orthorhombic unit cell
A BCC 0.219
for which the a, b, and c lattice parameters are 0.472,
B FCC 0.309 0.732, and 0.826 nm, respectively.
C FCC 0.155 (a) If there are 8 atoms per unit cell and the
D HCP 0.125 atomic packing factor is 0.549, then determine
the atomic radius.
Reserve Problem 20: Crystal Lengths III
(b) If the density is 6.04 g/cm3, then calculate the
In terms of the atomic radius, R, determine the dis- metal’s atomic weight.
tance between the centers of adjacent atoms for the
BCC crystal structure along the [110] direction. Reserve Problem 26: Rhodium structure
√2 Rhodium has an atomic radius of 0.1345 nm, a density
4*R* of 12.41 g/cm3 and an atomic weight of 102.91 g/mol.
√3
What is rhodium’s crystal structure?
Reserve Question 21: Miller indices III (a) Simple cubic
Below is shown the atomic packing of a plane for the (b) BCC
simple cubic crystal structure; atoms drawn to full size (c) FCC
are represented by the circles.
Reserve Problem 27: Unit cell length
A hypothetical metal has a cubic unit cell, a density of
6.79 g/cm3, a coordination number of 6, and an atomic
weight of 78.57 g/mol. Calculate the unit cell edge
length for this material.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-15

Reserve Problem 28 Reserve Problem 34a (question pool)


Iron has a BCC crystal structure, an atomic radius Consider the ideal barium titanate (BaTiO3) struc-
of 0.124 nm, and an atomic weight of 55.85 g/mol. ture. What is the coordination number of the Ti4+ ion
Compute and compare its theoretical density with the in terms of surrounding O2– ions?
experimental value found inside the front cover of the (a) 1 (e) 5
book.
(b) 2 (f) 6
Reserve Problem 29 (c) 3 (g) 7
Niobium (Nb) has a BCC crystal structure, an atomic (d) 4 (h) 8
radius of 0.143 nm and an atomic weight of 92.91 g/mol.
Calculate the theoretical density for Nb. Reserve Problem 35
Consider the ideal barium titanate (BaTiO3) struc-
Reserve Problem 30 ture. What is the coordination number of the Ba2+ ion
Rhenium has an HCP crystal structure, an atomic in terms of surrounding Ti4+ ions?
radius of 0.137 nm, and a c/a ratio of 1.615. Compute (a) 4 (d) 10
the volume of the unit cell for Re.
(b) 6 (e) 12
Reserve Problem 31 (c) 8
The unit cell for MgFe2O4 (MgO-Fe2O3) has cubic
symmetry with a unit cell edge length of 0.836 nm. If Reserve Problem 36
the density of this material is 4.52 g/cm3, compute its Which of the following options correctly depicts a
atomic packing factor. For this computation, you will {110} plane from a diamond cubic unit cell?
need to use ionic radii listed in Table 3.4.
(a)
Reserve Problem 32
For each statement below, choose the bonding type
that best completes each phrase.
(a) The crystal structures of ______ ceramics are
constrained by bond angles associated with
the locations of shared electrons within the
material.
(b) The coordination number of ______ ceramics
are constrained by the relative sizes of the
compound’s component species.
(b)
(c) The crystal structures of ______ ceramics are
constrained by the relative charges of the
compound’s component species.
(d) The crystal structures of ______ ceramics
are constrained by ratio of the compound’s
charged component species such that the
structure maintains charge neutrality.

Reserve Problem 33
Consider the fluorite (CaF2) crystal structure. The
coordination number of Ca2+ ions is __[a]__, and the (c)
coordination number of F– ions is __[b]__.
R-16 • Reserve Questions and Problems

(d) Reserve Problem 37


Compute the PPF of {110} planes for the diamond
cubic crystal structure.
(a) 0.29
(b) 0.34
(c) 0.42
(d) 0.56
(e) 0.68
(f) 0.71
(e) (g) 0.74
(h) 0.82

Reserve Problem 38
Compute the planar density of atoms, in atoms per
square centimeter, on a {110} plane of a defect-free
diamond cubic crystal, whose atoms have a radius of
[R] nanometers.

Reserve Problem 39
Compute the PPF of {100} planes for the diamond cubic
(f) crystal structure.
(a) 0.29
(b) 0.34
(c) 0.42
(d) 0.56
(e) 0.68
(f) 0.71
(g) 0.74
(h) 0.82
(g)
Reserve Problem 40
Compute the planar density of atoms, in atoms per
square centimeter, on a {100} plane of a defect-free
diamond cubic crystal, whose atoms have a radius of
[R] nanometers.

Reserve Question 41: Lattice parameters I


Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the
following relationship for the unit cell edge lengths?
a=b=c
(h)
(a) Cubic
(b) Hexagonal
(c) Tetragonal
(d) Rhombohedral
(e) Orthorhombic
(f) Monoclinic
(g) Triclinic
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Reserve Question 42: Lattice parameters II Reserve Question 46: Unit cell geometries III
Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the
following relationship for the unit cell edge lengths? following interaxial angle relationship?
a=b≠c α = β = 90°, γ = 120°
(a) Cubic (a) Cubic
(b) Hexagonal (b) Hexagonal
(c) Tetragonal (c) Tetragonal
(d) Rhombohedral (d) Rhombohedral
(e) Orthorhombic (e) Orthorhombic
(f) Monoclinic (f) Monoclinic
(g) Triclinic (g) Triclinic
Reserve Question 43: Lattice parameters III
Reserve Question 47: Unit cell geometries IV
Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the
Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the
following relationship for the unit cell edge lengths?
following interaxial angle relationship?
a≠b≠c
α = β = γ ≠ 90°
(a) Cubic
(a) Cubic
(b) Hexagonal
(b) Hexagonal
(c) Tetragonal
(c) Tetragonal
(d) Rhombohedral
(d) Rhombohedral
(e) Orthorhombic
(e) Orthorhombic
(f) Monoclinic
(f) Monoclinic
(g) Triclinic
(g) Triclinic
Reserve Question 44: Unit cell geometries I
Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the Reserve Question 48: Unit cell geometries V
following interaxial angle relationship? Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the
α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90° following interaxial angle relationship?
(a) Cubic α = γ = 90° ≠ β
(b) Hexagonal (a) Cubic
(c) Tetragonal (b) Hexagonal
(d) Rhombohedral (c) Tetragonal
(e) Orthorhombic (d) Rhombohedral
(f) Monoclinic (e) Orthorhombic
(g) Triclinic (f) Monoclinic
(g) Triclinic
Reserve Question 45: Unit cell geometries II
Which crystal system(s) listed below has (have) the Reserve Problem 49
following interaxial angle relationship?
Sketch a tetragonal unit cell, and within that cell indi-
α = β = γ = 90° 1 1 1 1 3
cate locations of the 2 1 2 and 4 2 4 point indices.
(a) Cubic
(b) Hexagonal Reserve Problem 50
(c) Tetragonal Sketch an orthorhombic unit cell, and within that cell
1 1 1 1
(d) Rhombohedral indicate locations of the 1 2 0 and 4 3 4 point indices.
(e) Orthorhombic
(f) Monoclinic
(g) Triclinic
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Reserve Problem 51: Crystal lengths II Reserve Question 55: Cubic direction indices 03
In terms of the atomic radius, R, determine the dis- What are the indices for the direction represented by
tance between the centers of adjacent atoms for the the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
BCC crystal structure along the [111] direction. A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
2*R in front of (rather than over) the index number.
Reserve Problem 52: SC indices z
For the simple cubic crystal structure, in terms of the
atomic radius, R, determine the distance between the
centers of adjacent atoms along the [120] direction.
2 * R * √5 c

Reserve Question 53: Cubic direction indices 01


y
What are the indices for the direction represented by
a
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) b
in front of (rather than over) the index number. x

(a) [111]
c
(b) [1–11]
y (c) [11–1]
a (d) [–111]
b
x
Reserve Question 56: Cubic direction indices 04
What are the indices for the direction represented by
(a) [–102] the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
(b) [120] A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
(c) [121] in front of (rather than over) the index number.
(d) 102
z

Reserve Question 54: Cubic direction indices 02


What are the indices for the direction represented by
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) c

in front of (rather than over) the index number.


z y
a

b
x
c

(a) [0–11]
y
(b) [1–11]
a
(c) [01–1]
b
(d) [–111]
x

(a) [–002] (c) [101]


(b) [120] (d) [012]
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Reserve Question 57: Cubic direction indices 05 A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
What are the indices for the direction represented by in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z c

y
a
c
b
1 x
2 y
a (a) [–0–2–1] (c) [–0–1–1]
b (b) [–1–1–1] (d) [–0–0–2]
x
Reserve Question 60: Cubic direction indices 08
(a) [210] What are the indices for the direction represented by
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
(b) [200]
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
(c) [–210]
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
(d) [2–11] z

Reserve Question 58: Cubic direction indices 06


1, 1
What are the indices for the direction represented by 2 2

the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell? c


A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
y
a
z
b
x

Reserve Question 61: Cubic direction indices 09


c
What are the indices for the direction represented by
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell?
y
a A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
b z
x

1
(a) [0–21] 3
1
(b) [001] 2
c

(c) [201]
(d) [021] y
a

Reserve Question 59: Cubic direction indices 07 b


What are the indices for the direction represented by x
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell? (a) [–321] (c) [–431]
(b) [–420] (d) [–430]
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Reserve Question 62: Cubic direction indices 10 Reserve Problem 64


What are the indices for the direction represented by Select the orthorhombic unit cell illustrating a [12– 1]
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell? direction. Note: all angles are 90°.
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) z
(a)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.

z
c

O
y
1, 1 c A a
2 2 B
b
x
2 y
3 a

b
x C

z
(b)
(a) [1–5–3] O
(b) [1–4–2]
B
A
(c) [1–6–3] c

(d) [1–6–4]
y
Reserve Question 63: Cubic direction indices 11 C a
What are the indices for the direction represented by b
the vector that has been drawn within a unit cell? x

A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) z


in front of (rather than over) the index number. (c)

z
c

O
y
A a
1, 1 c B
2 2
b
x
y
2, 2
a
3 3
C
b
x z
(d)

(a) [–1– 43] C


(b) [1–42] c
(c) [0–43]
(d) [0–41] O y
A B a
b
x
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Reserve Problem 65 Reserve Problem 67


Select a monoclinic unit cell illustrating a [0–11] direction. Determine the indices for the directions shown in the
(a) z following cubic unit cell:
P
+z
c 1
1 2
O 2 3
  3 A 1
y 3
 b
C
a
2
B D
3
x

z
(b) +y
2
3 1, 1 1
O 2 2 3

c +x


 P
y Reserve Problem 68
 b
a (a) What are the direction indices for a vector
1 1 1
that passes from point 10 3 to point 2 1 2 in a
x tetragonal unit cell?
(c) z (b) Repeat part (a) for a rhombohedral unit cell.

Reserve Problem 69
P For tetragonal crystals, cite the indices of directions
c
that are equivalent to each of the following directions:
  (a) [001]
O
(b) [110]
y  b
a (c) [010]

x Reserve Problem 70
Reserve Problem 66 Convert the [100] and [111] directions into the four-
What are the indices for the directions indicated by index Miller–Bravais scheme for hexagonal unit cells.
the two vectors in the sketch below?
+z

Direction 1

0.4 nm

+y
0.3 nm

+x 0.5 nm

Direction 2
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Reserve Problem 71 Reserve Problem 72


Determine indices for the directions shown in the fol- 1. Select the orthorhombic unit cell with a (210)
lowing hexagonal unit cells. plane identified:
(a) z
(a) z

a2
c
a3

a1

(b) z y

b
x
a2 (b) z

a3

a1

z c
(c)

a2 b
x
a3
(c) z
a1

(d) z

a2
y
a3

a1 a

b
x
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2. Select the monoclinic unit cell with a (002) plane Reserve Problem 75
identified. Determine the Miller indices for the planes shown in
(a) z the following unit cell:

+z
c



 a
b 1
2
x
B

z A
(b)
+y

2
c 3
+x


 a Reserve Problem 76
b
Find the indices of the direction that results from the
x intersection of each of the following pairs of planes
within a cubic crystal:
(c) z (a) The (100) and (010) planes
(b) The (111) and (11–1) planes
(c) The (10–1) and (001) planes
c
Reserve Problem 77

 Consider the reduced-sphere unit cell shown in the
 a figure, having an origin of the coordinate system posi-
b tioned at the atom labeled O. For the following sets of
planes, determine which are equivalent:
x
+z

Reserve Problem 73
What are the indices for the two planes drawn in the
sketch below? 90°

+z
Plane 1
Plane 2
0.40 nm
O
+y
90° 90°

0.30 nm
+y
0.30 nm
0.2 nm

+x

0.4 nm (a) (00–1), (010), and (–100)


0.4 nm (b) (1–10), (10–1) and (–1–10)
+x
(c) (–1–1–1), (–11–1), (–111) and (1–11)
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Reserve Problem 78 Reserve Problem 81


The accompanying figure shows three different crys- Identify the (a) (1−101) and (b) (11−20) planes in
tallographic planes for a unit cell of a hypothetical hexagonal unit cell.
metal. The circles represent atoms: (a) 1. z
0.40 nm

0.46 nm
0.50 nm
a2

0.30 nm
0.40 nm
0.35 nm a1
(001) (110) (101)
a3
(a) To what crystal system does the unit cell
belong? 2. z

(b) What would this crystal structure be called?


(c) If the density of this metal is 8.95 g/cm3,
determine the atomic weight.

Reserve Problem 79
Convert the (a) (010) and (b) (101) planes into the a2
four-index Miller–Bravais scheme for hexagonal unit
cells. a3

Reserve Problem 80
a1
Determine the indices for the planes shown in the fol-
lowing hexagonal unit cells:
3. z

(a) z (c) z

a2 a2 a2
a3 a3

a1 a1
a1

(b) z (d) z
a3

4. z

a2 a2
a3 a3
a1 a1

a2

a3

a1
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(b) 1. z Reserve Question 82: Cubic plane indices 01


What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z

a2

a3
c

a1
y
a
2. z
b
x
(a) (–100)
(b) (–110)
(c) (011)
a2
(d) (010)

a1 Reserve Question 83: Cubic plane indices 02


What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
a3
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
z
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
3.
z

c
a2

y
a3 a

b
a1
x

4. z
(a) (110)
(b) (–110)
(c) (010)
(d) (111)
a2

a1

a3
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Reserve Question 84: Cubic plane indices 03 Reserve Question 87: Cubic plane indices 06
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below? What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number. in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z
z

c
c
1
2 y
y a
a b
x
b
x (a) (022) (c) (012)
(a) (110) (c) (010) (b) (013) (d) (103)
(b) (–110) (d) (111)
Reserve Question 88: Cubic Plane indices 07
Reserve Question 85: Cubic plane indices 04 What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below? A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) in front of (rather than over) the index number.
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z
z

2 c
c 3

1
y
y 2 a
a
b
b x
x
(a) (40–3) (c) (41–2)
(a) (1–20) (c) (0–02)
(b) (41–3) (d) (40–2)
(b) (1–10) (d) (0–10)
Reserve Question 89: Cubic plane indices 08
Reserve Question 86: Cubic plane indices 05
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number. in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z
z
1
3

c
c 1
1 3
2
y y
a a

b b
x x

(a) (102) (c) (112) (a) (1–13) (c) (–1–23)


(b) (1–13) (d) (103) (b) (–1–13) (d) (1–23)
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-27

Reserve Question 90: Cubic plane indices 09 Reserve Question 93: Hexagonal plane indices
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below? What are the Miller-Bravais indices for the plane
shown below?
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number. A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
z
z

2
3
c

y a2
a

b
a3
x
a1
(a) (2–23) (c) (0–12)
(b) (1–23) (d) (2–32) (a) (000–1)
Reserve Question 91: Cubic plane indices 10 (b) (0010)
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below? (c) (0101)
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) (d) (0100)
in front of (rather than over) the index number.
Reserve Question 94: Miller indices I
z
Below is shown the atomic packing of a plane for the
simple cubic crystal structure; atoms drawn to full size
are represented by the circles.
c
2
3
1 y
2 a

b
x 2
3

(a) (42–2) (c) (43–3)


(b) (31–3) (d) (24–3) From the list below select all possible sets of indices
for this plane.
Reserve Question 92: Cubic plane indices 11 (a) (011)
What are the Miller indices for the plane shown below? (b) (1–10)
A negative index is indicated with a minus sign (“–”) (c) (10–1)
in front of (rather than over) the index number. (d) (–110)
z (e) (0–11)
(f) (110)

Reserve Problem 95
2 c
3 (a) Derive linear density expressions for FCC
y
[100] and [111] directions in terms of the
1 a atomic radius R.
2

b (b) Compute and compare linear density values


x for these same two directions for silver.

(a) (13–3) (c) (14–1)


(b) (24–3) (d) (15–4)
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Reserve Problem 96
Figure 3.39 shows the first four peaks of the x-ray diffraction pattern for copper, which has an FCC crystal
structure; monochromatic x-radiation having a wavelength of 0.1542 nm was used.
(a) Index (i.e., give h, k, and l indices) for each of these peaks.
(b) Determine the interplanar spacing for each of the peaks.
(c) For each peak, determine the atomic radius for Cu and compare these with the value presented in
Table 3.1.

Reserve Problem 97
Below are listed diffraction angles for the first three peaks (first-order) of the x-ray diffraction pattern for some
metal. Monochromatic x-radiation having a wavelength of 0.1254 nm was used.

(a) Determine whether this metal’s crystal structure is FCC, BCC, or neither FCC or BCC.
(b) If the crystal structure is either BCC or FCC, identify which of the metals in Table 3.1 gives this
diffraction pattern.

Peak Number Diffraction Angle (2θ)


1 31.2°
2 44.6°
3 55.4°

Reserve Question 98: Noncrystalline: anisotropic


The properties of noncrystalline materials are anisotropic.
(a) True
(b) False

CHAPTER 4 POLYMER STRUCTURES

Reserve Question 01: Double/triple bonds Reserve Question 02: Hydrocarbon bonding
Hydrocarbon molecules that contain double and/or Which type(s) of bonding is (are) found within hydro-
triple bonds are called carbon molecules?
(a) unsaturated. (a) Ionic bonding
(b) saturated. (b) Hydrogen boning
(c) Covalent bonding
(d) Van der Waals bonding
(e) Metallic bonding
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-29

Reserve Question 03: Hydrocarbon groups Reserve Question 06: Repeat unit structures
Select the correct name of each hydrocarbon group From the pull-down menus, select the correct name
that is shown below. for each repeat unit structure that is shown below.
A. R A. F F
C O
C C
H
F F
B. R O R′
B. H CH3
C. R OH
C C
D. R
H C O

CH3
E. OH
C. H H
R C
O C C

H Cl
Group A ______
Group B ______
D. H H
Group C ______
Group D ______ C C
Group E ______ H

Reserve Question 04: Isomers


Hydrocarbon compounds that have the same com-
position but different atomic arrangements are E. H H
called ____.
C C
Reserve Question 05: Crystallinity comparisons
H H
For the following two polymers:
Linear polyethylene
Lightly branched isotactic polypropylene F. H H

Is it possible to determine if one is more likely to C C


crystallize than the other?
H CH3
(a) Yes. Linear polyethylene
(b) Yes. Lightly branched isotactic polypropylene Repeat unit A ______
(c) No Repeat unit B ______
Repeat unit C ______
Repeat unit D ______
Repeat unit E ______
Repeat unit F ______
R-30 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 07: Substitution of group Reserve Question 11: Cis/trans identification
Polyethylene may be fluorinated by inducing the ran- Indicate which structure has the cis configuration and
dom substitution of fluorine atoms for hydrogen. which has the trans configuration.
For this polymer, determine the following:
H H H
(a) The concentration of F (in wt%) that must be
added if this substitution occurs for 18.6% of C C C C
all of the original hydrogen atoms.
H H H ______
(b) The concentration of F (in wt%) that must
be added to completely fluorinate the mate-
rial, i.e. to produce polytetrafluoroethylene H H H H
(PTFE). C C C C
Atomic weights for several elements are included in H H ______
the following table:
Carbon 12.01 g/mol
Reserve Question 12: Isotactic/syndiotactic/atactic
Chlorine 35.45 g/mol
Match the description of each stereoisomer with the
Fluorine 19.00 g/mol name of its configuration classification.
Hydrogen 1.008 g/mol
All R groups are on the same side. ______
Oxygen 16.00 g/mol
R groups are alternate sides of the chain. ______
Reserve Question 08: Linear polymers R groups are randomly positioned along the
Which of the following may form linear polymers? chain. ______
(a) Rubber
(b) Epoxy Reserve Question 13: Polymer configuration
For most polymers, which configuration predominates?
(c) Polyethylene
(a) Head-to-head
(d) Phenol-formaldehyde
(b) Head-to-tail
(e) Polystyrene
(f) Nylon
Reserve Problem 14
Reserve Question 09: Network polymers Five pieces of plastic, each one made of a different
polymer, feature the same degree of polymerization.
Which of the following form network polymers? Which one will feature, on average, the shortest mol-
(a) Rubber ecules when fully extended?
(b) Epoxy (a) PVC
(c) Polyethylene (b) PE
(d) Phenol-formaldehyde (c) PTFE
(e) Polystyrene (d) PP
(f) Nylon (e) PS
(f) They are equal lengths.
Reserve Question 10: Cis/Trans
Match the geometrical isomer descriptions with their
names.
Groups bonded to adjacent doubly-bonded chain
atoms are positioned on the same chain side. ______
Groups bonded to adjacent doubly-bonded chain
atoms are positioned on opposite chain sides. ______
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-31

Reserve Problem 15a (question pool) Reserve Problem 16a (question pool)
Which of the following schematics is consistent with Which of the following schematics is consistent with
a polymer architecture featuring PE grafted onto a a polymer architecture featuring PE grafted onto a
PTFE-PVC block-copolymer primary chain? Each PP primary chain? Each circle is considered to be a
circle is considered to be a repeat unit. repeat unit.
(a) (d) (a) (d)

(b) (e) (b) (e)

(c) (c)
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Reserve Problem 17a (question pool) Reserve Problem 18a (question pool)
Which of the following schematics is consistent with Which of the following schematics is consistent with
a polymer architecture featuring PE grafted onto a a polymer architecture featuring PE grafted onto a
PP primary chain? Each circle is considered to be a PP-PVC alternating-copolymer primary chain? Each
repeat unit. circle is considered to be a repeat unit.
(a) (d) (a) (d)

(b) (e) (b) (e)

(c) (c)
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-33

Reserve Problem 19a (question pool) Reserve Problem 20a (question pool)
Which of the following schematics is consistent with Which of the following schematics is consistent with a poly-
a polymer architecture featuring PP grafted onto a mer architecture featuring PP-PVC grafted onto a PP pri-
PP-PVC alternating-copolymer primary chain? Each mary chain? Each circle is considered to be a repeat unit.
circle is considered to be a repeat unit. (a) (d)
(a) (d)

(b) (e)
(b) (e)

(c)

(c)

Reserve Question 21: Polymer crystallinity


Is it possible to produce a polymer that is 100%
crystalline?
(a) True (b) False
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CHAPTER 5 IMPERFECTIONS IN SOLIDS

Reserve Problem 01a (question pool) Reserve Problem 02a (question pool)
Consider the schematic nanostructure depicted below. Consider the schematic nanostructure depicted below.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regard- Which of the following statements is FALSE regard-
ing this schematic structure? ing this schematic structure?
Do not extrapolate the field of view. Consider only Do not extrapolate the field of view. Consider only
what you are shown. what you are shown.

(a) Each of the phases features a similar concen-


tration of vacancies.
(b) The microstructure features exactly two com- (a) Each of the phases features a similar concen-
ponents and two different phases. tration of vacancies.
(c) None of the phases present features intersti- (b) The microstructure features exactly two com-
tial impurities. ponents and two different phases.
(d) Only one phase boundary is depicted. (c) One of the phases present features interstitial
impurities.
(e) Two grain boundaries are depicted.
(d) Only one phase boundary is depicted.
(e) One grain boundary is depicted.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-35

Reserve Problem 03a (question pool) Reserve Problem 05: Metallic vacancies–
Consider the schematic nanostructure depicted temperature
below. The number of vacancies present in some metal at
864°C is 1.1 × 1024 m−3. Calculate the number of
Which of the following statements is FALSE regard-
vacancies at 463°C given that the energy for vacancy
ing this schematic structure?
formation is 1.25 eV/atom; assume that the density at
Do not extrapolate the field of view. Consider only both temperatures is the same.
what you are shown.
Reserve Question 06: Vacancies vs.
self-interstitials
In metals, there are significantly more vacancies than
self-interstitials.
(a) True
(b) False
Reserve Problem 07
Using the following data that relate to the formation
of Schottky defects in some oxide ceramic (having the
chemical formula MO), determine the following:

T ( °C) (g/cm3) Ns (m−3)


750 5.50 9.21 × 1019
1000 5.44 ?
1250 5.37 5.0 × 1022

(a) The energy for defect formation (in eV).


(b) The equilibrium number of Schottky defects
per cubic meter at 1000°C.
(c) The identity of the oxide (i.e., what is the
metal M?).
Reserve Problem 08
Which of the following oxides would you expect to
form substitutional solid solutions that have com-
plete (i.e., 100%) solubility with MnO? Explain your
(a) Each of the phases features a similar concen- answers.
tration of vacancies. (a) MgO
(b) The microstructure features exactly three (b) CaO
components and two different phases.
(c) BeO
(c) Both of the phases present features interstitial
(d) NiO
impurities.
(d) Only one phase boundary is depicted. Reserve Problem 09
(e) One grain boundary is depicted. (a) Suppose that Li2O is added as an impurity
to CaO. If the Li+ substitutes for Ca2+, what
kind of vacancies would you expect to form?
Reserve Problem 04: Energy from temperature How many of these vacancies are created for
The number of vacancies in some hypothetical metal every Li+ added?
increases by a factor of 5 when the temperature is in- (b) Suppose that CaCl2 is added as an impurity to
creased from 1040 K to 1150 K. Calculate the energy CaO. If the Cl− substitutes for O2−, what kind
(in kJ/mol) for vacancy formation assuming that the of vacancies would you expect to form? How
density of the metal remains the same over this tem- many of the vacancies are created for every
perature range. Cl− added?
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Reserve Problem 10 Reserve Problem 11: Wt% to concentration


Atomic radius, crystal structure, electronegativity, The concentration of carbon in an iron-carbon alloy
and the most common valence are given in the fol- is 0.57 wt%. What is the concentration in kilograms
lowing table for several elements; for those that are of carbon per cubic meter of alloy? The densities of
nonmetals, only atomic radii are indicated. iron and carbon are 7.87 and 2.25 g/cm3, respectively.

Atomic Reserve Problem 12


Radius Crystal Electro- The concentration of gallium in silicon is 5.0 × 10−7
Element (nm) Structure negativity Valence at%. What is the concentration in kilograms of gal-
Cu 0.1278 FCC 1.9 +2 lium per cubic meter?
C 0.071
Reserve Problem 13
H 0.046
O 0.060 Some hypothetical alloy is composed of 12.5 wt% of
metal A and 87.5 wt% of metal B. If the densities of met-
Ag 0.1445 FCC 1.9 +1 als A and B are 4.27 and 6.35 g/cm3, respectively, whereas
Al 0.1431 FCC 1.5 +3 their respective atomic weights are 61.4 and 125.7 g/mol,
Co 0.1253 HCP 1.8 +2 determine whether the crystal structure for this alloy is
simple cubic, face-centered cubic, or body-centered cu-
Cr 0.1249 BCC 1.6 +3 bic. Assume a unit cell edge length of 0.395 nm.
Fe 0.1241 BCC 1.8 +2
Reserve Problem 14
Ni 0.1246 FCC 1.8 +2
For a BCC iron-carbon alloy that contains 0.15 wt%
Pd 0.1376 FCC 2.2 +2
C, calculate the fraction of unit cells that contain car-
Pt 0.1387 FCC 2.2 +2 bon atoms.
Zn 0.1332 HCP 1.6 +2
Reserve Problem 15
Choose which of these elements you would expect to For Si to which has had added 1.5 × 10−6 at% of
form the following with copper: arsenic, calculate the number of As atoms per cubic
meter.
A substitutional solid solution having complete
solubility
Reserve Problem 16
• Ni • C
Electronic devices found in integrated circuits are
• O • Zn composed of very high purity silicon to which has
• H • Ag been added small and very controlled concentra-
• Pt • Al tions of elements found in Groups IIIA and VA of
• Pd • Cr the periodic table. For Si that has had added 8.3 ×
1021 atoms per cubic meter of antimony, compute (a)
• Co • Fe
the weight percent and (b) the atom percent of Sb
A substitutional solid solution of incomplete solubility present.
• Pd • Ni
Reserve Problem 17
• Al • Zn
Iron and vanadium both have the BCC crystal struc-
• Cr • C
ture and V forms a substitutional solid solution in Fe
• Fe • Ag for concentrations up to approximately 20 wt% V at
• H • O room temperature. Determine the concentration in
• Pt • Co weight percent of V that must be added to iron to
An interstitial solid solution yield a unit cell edge length of 0.289 nm.
• C • Zn Reserve Problem 18: Linear defects
• Pd • Ag
Which of the following is a (are) linear defect(s)?
• Pt • Al
(a) An edge dislocation
• H • Co
(b) A Frenkel defect
• Cr • Fe
(c) A Schottky defect
• O • Ni
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Reserve Problem 19: ASTM grain size I Reserve Problem 20


A photomicrograph was taken of a specimen at a For a single crystal of some hypothetical metal that
magnification of 100×, and it was determined that the has the simple cubic crystal structure (Figure 3.3),
average number of grains per square inch was 200. would you expect the surface energy for a (100) plane
What is this specimen’s ASTM grain size number? to be greater, equal to, or less than a (110) plane?

CHAPTER 6 DIFFUSION

Reserve Question 01: Rate of Diffusion Reserve Problem 04


Diffusion by which mechanism occurs more rapidly in If [m] atoms of helium pass through a [a] square meter
metal alloys? plate area every [t] hours, and if this flux is constant
(a) Vacancy diffusion with time, compute the flux of helium in units of at-
oms per square meter per second.
(b) Interstitial diffusion
Reserve Problem 05
Reserve Question 02: Temperature effect in diffusion
If water molecules pass through a membrane with a
As temperature decreases, the fraction of total num- steady state flux of [j] mole/(m2 day), how long will it
ber of atoms that are capable of diffusive motion take, in hours, for [m] kg of water to pass through a [a]
(a) increases. square centimeter of the membrane?
(b) decreases. Reserve Problem 06a (question pool)
Reserve Problem 03 The cornea is the transparent outer layer of the human
A gas mixture is found to contain two diatomic A and eye. Because it must be transparent to light, it does not
B species for which the partial pressures of both are normally contain blood vessels. Therefore, it must receive
0.05065 MPa (0.5 atm). This mixture is to be enriched its nutrients via diffusion. Oxygen from the surround-
in the partial pressure of the A species by passing both ing air diffuses to the cornea through the surface tears,
gases through a thin sheet of some metal at an elevated whereas other nutrients diffuse to the cornea from the in-
temperature. The resulting enriched mixture is to have a ner parts of the eye, such as the vitreous humor and lens.
partial pressure of 0.02026 MPa (0.2 atm) for gas A, and During operation, the cornea produces waste in the
0.01013 MPa (0.1 atm) for gas B. The concentrations of form of CO2 gas that must be expelled to keep the
A and B (CA and CB, in mol/m3) are functions of gas eye healthy and functioning. This is accomplished by
partial pressures (pA2 and pB2, in MPa) and absolute the simultaneous diffusion of CO2 from the cornea to
temperature according to the following expressions: the surrounding atmosphere, which generally features
a low CO2 concentration.
25.0 kJmol
CA = 200 √pA2 exp(− )
It is therefore critical that modern contact lens materi-
RT als allow sufficient diffusion rates of oxygen and carbon
30.0 kJmol dioxide. Without oxygen, the cornea will warp, lose
CB = 1.0 × 10−3 √pB2 exp(− ) transparency, and become susceptible to scarring. The
RT
body may also react by growing additional blood ves-
Furthermore, the diffusion coefficients for the diffu- sels into the eye, which can damage the cornea.
sion of these gases in the metal are functions of the If an increased steady-state flow rate of O2 (oxygen
absolute temperature as follows: molecules per second) to the cornea is desired, which
of the following contact lens/ambient condition modi-
15.0 kJmol
DA (m2s) = 4.0 × 10−7 exp − fications is not likely to be useful?
( RT )
Note: the flow rate is equal to product of the diffusion flux
24.0 kJmol and an area of interest through which diffusion occurs.
DB (m2s) = 2.5 × 10−6 exp(− )
RT (a) Increase the contact lens thickness
(b) Increase the diffusivity of oxygen gas by
Is it possible to purify the A gas in this manner? If decreasing the contact lens porosity
so, specify a temperature at which the process may be (c) Increase the ambient temperature
carried out, and also the thickness of metal sheet that (d) Increase the ambient partial pressure of
would be required. If this procedure is not possible, oxygen gas
then state the reason(s) why.
(e) All of the suggestions (a-d) are useful for
increasing the flow rate of oxygen
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Reserve Problem 07: Non-steady-state–Specific Reserve Problem 09


concentration at different T The diffusion coefficient for aluminum in silicon is
For a steel alloy it has been determined that a carbur- DAl in Si = 3 × 10−16 cm2/s at 300 K (note that 300 K is
izing heat treatment of 16 h duration at 757°C will about room temperature).
raise the carbon concentration to 0.5 wt% at a point
What is a reasonable value for DAl in Si at 600 K ?
2.3 mm from the surface. Estimate the time necessary
to achieve the same concentration at a 8 mm position Note: Rather than performing a specific calculation,
for an identical steel and at a carburizing temperature you should be able to justify your answer from the op-
of 1130°C. Assume that D0 is 4.6 × 10−5 m2/s and Qd tions below based on the mathematical temperature
is 104 kJ/mol. dependence of the diffusion coefficient.
(a) D < 3 × 10−16 cm2/s
Reserve Problem 08a (question pool)
(b) D = 3 × 10−16 cm2/s
The figure below features diffusion profiles that devel-
(c) D = 6 × 10−16 cm2/s
oped within four separate plain-carbon steel specimens
of equivalent geometry after they separately experi- (d) D = 1.5 × 10−16 cm2/s
enced a carburization process. The specimens were (e) D > 6 × 10−16 cm2/s
prepared such that the scenario of a one-dimensional (f) D = 6 × 10−17 cm2/s
semi-infinite solid applies as a solution to Fick’s 2nd
Law of Diffusion. Each part originally contained a Reserve Problem 10a (question pool)
uniform distribution of carbon, and each part was
Depicted below are five different steady-state concen-
processed using the same carburization temperature.
tration profiles for the same gas across five separate
In the figure, x = 0 corresponds to the surfaces of
and identical plastic membranes at the same tempera-
the steel parts that were exposed to the carbon-rich
ture. Which concentration profile results in the lowest
atmosphere during the diffusion process.
diffusion flux through the membrane?

Answer True or False for each of the following


statements.
(a) The carburization surface was maintained at Reserve Problem 11
1.00 wt% carbon for each specimen. One integrated circuit design calls for the diffusion of
(b) Comparing the finished specimens at a depth arsenic into silicon wafers; the background concentra-
of 0.75 mm, specimen A features the largest tion of As in Si is 2.5 × 1020 atoms/m3. The predeposi-
carbon concentration. tion heat treatment is to be conducted at 1000°C for
(c) Comparing the finished specimens as a whole, 45 minutes, with a constant surface concentration of
specimen A features the lowest overall 8 × 1026 As atoms/m3. At a drive-in treatment tem-
amount of carbon. perature of 1100°C, determine the diffusion time re-
quired for a junction depth of 1.2 μm. For this system,
(d) Specimen B experienced a longer carburiza-
values of Qd and D0 are 4.10 eV and 2.29 × 10−3 m2/s,
tion time compared to specimen C.
respectively.
(e) The initial concentration of carbon in each
part (prior to carburization) was a little less
than 0.25 wt% carbon.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-39

Reserve Problem 12 Reserve Problem 13


Phosphorus atoms are to be diffused into a silicon Aluminum atoms are to be diffused into a silicon
wafer using both predeposition and drive-in heat wafer using both predeposition and drive-in heat
treatments; the background concentration of P in this treatments; the background concentration of Al in
silicon material is known to be 5 × 1019 atoms/m3. this silicon material is known to be 3 × 1019 atoms/m3.
The predeposition treatment is to be conducted at The drive-in diffusion treatment is to be carried out
950°C for 45 minutes; the surface concentration of at 1050°C for a period of 4.0 h, which gives a junc-
P is to be maintained at a constant level of 1.5 × tion depth xj of 3.0 μm. Compute the predeposition
1026 atoms/m3. Drive-in diffusion will be carried out diffusion time at 950°C if the surface concentration is
at 1200°C for a period of 2.5 h. For the diffusion of maintained at a constant level of 2 × 1025 atoms/m3.
P in Si, values of Qd and D0 are 3.40 eV and 1.1 × For the diffusion of Al in Si, values of Qd and D0 are
10−4 m2/s, respectively. 3.41 eV and 1.38 × 10−4 m2/s, respectively.
(a) Calculate the value of Q0.
(b) Determine the value of xj for the drive-in dif-
fusion treatment.
(c) Also for the drive-in treatment, compute the
position x at which the concentration of P
atoms is 1024 m−3.

CHAPTER 7 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Reserve Problem 01a-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 01c-1 (question pool)
Each of the rods depicted below were machined from Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially to
to each rod, which one will experience the highest each rod, which one will experience the highest stress?
stress?

Reserve Problem 01d-1 (question pool)


Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
Reserve Problem 01b-1 (question pool) same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially to
Each of the rods depicted below were machined from each rod, which one will experience the highest stress?
same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially
to each rod, which one will experience the highest
stress?
R-40 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 01e-1 (question pool) (c) (e)


Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially to
each rod, which one will experience the highest stress?

(d) (f)

Reserve Problem 01f-1 (question pool)


Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
same stock metal. If the same force is applied axially to
each rod, which one will experience the highest stress?

Reserve Problem 03: Stress-strain I


A specimen of some metal having a rectangular cross
section 11.2 mm × 12.4 mm is pulled in tension with
a force of 31200 N, which produces only elastic defor-
mation. Given that the elastic modulus of this metal is
63 GPa, calculate the resulting strain.

Reserve Problem 04: Maintaining plastic


Reserve Problem 02a (question pool) deformation
Each of the rods depicted below were machined from For a bronze alloy, the stress at which plastic deforma-
same stock metal. They were originally machined to tion begins is 277 MPa and the modulus of elasticity
be the same length, but their cross-sectional areas is 117 GPa.
were different. Which plot correctly depicts the force
required to elastically elongate these specimens? (a) What is the maximum load that may be ap-
plied to a specimen having a cross-sectional
area of 327 mm2 without plastic deformation?
(b) If the original specimen length is 148 mm, what
is the maximum length to which it may be
stretched without causing plastic deformation?

Reserve Problem 05
A steel bar 100 mm (4.0 in.) long and having a square
cross section 20 mm (0.8 in.) on an edge is pulled in
tension with a load of 89,000 N (20,000 lbf), and ex-
(a) (b) periences an elongation of 0.10 mm (4.0 × 10−3 in.).
Assuming that the deformation is entirely elastic, cal-
culate the elastic modulus of the steel.

Reserve Problem 06
Figure 7.35 shows, for a gray cast iron, the tensile engineer-
ing stress–strain curve in the elastic region. Determine
(a) the tangent modulus at 10.3 MPa (1500 psi), and
(b) the secant modulus taken to 6.9 MPa (1000 psi).
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-41

Reserve Question 07 Reserve Problem 08c-1 (question pool)


Using the expression to which the modulus of elastic- Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
ity is proportional, same stock metal. They were originally machined to
be the same length, but their cross-sectional areas
dF 2A n(n + 1)B
=− + . were different. If axial force is applied to each rod
( dr )r A 3(1−n)
A (n+2)(1−n) such that they all change length by the same amount,
0

( nB ) ( nB ) which rod experienced the largest force?


rank the magnitudes of the moduli of elasticity for
the following hypothetical X, Y, and Z materials from
the greatest to the least. The appropriate A, B and n
parameters (Equation 7.36) for these three materials
are tabulated below; they yield EN in units of electron
volts and r in nanometers:

Material A B n
X 2.5 –5 8
2.0 × 10
Y 2.3 8.0 × 10–6 10.5 Reserve Problem 08d-1 (question pool)
Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
Z 3.0 1.5 × 10–5 9
same stock metal. They were originally machined to
The highest modulus of elasticity is Metal ______ be the same length, but their cross-sectional areas
were different. If axial force is applied to each rod
The next highest modulus of elasticity is Metal ______ such that they all change length by the same amount,
The least modulus of elasticity is Metal ______ which rod experienced the largest force?

Reserve Problem 08a-1 (question pool)


Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
same stock metal. They were originally machined to
be the same length, but their cross-sectional areas
were different. If axial force is applied to each rod
such that they all change length by the same amount,
which rod experienced the largest force?

Reserve Problem 09: Poisson’s ratio II


A cylindrical specimen of some metal alloy 10 mm in
diameter and 150 mm long has a modulus of elastic-
ity of 100 GPa. Does it seem reasonable to expect a
tensile stress of 200 MPa to produce a reduction in
specimen diameter of 0.08 mm? Assume that the de-
Reserve Problem 08b-1 (question pool)
formation is totally elastic.
Each of the rods depicted below were machined from
(a) Yes
same stock metal. They were originally machined to
be the same length, but their cross-sectional areas (b) No
were different. If axial force is applied to each rod
such that they all change length by the same amount, Reserve Problem 12: Stress for tension test
which rod experienced the largest force? Consider the brass alloy the stress-strain behavior
of which is shown in the Animated Figure 7.12. A
cylindrical specimen of this alloy 21 mm in diameter
and 224 mm long is to be pulled in tension. Calculate
the stress (in MPa) necessary to cause a 0.00832 mm
reduction in diameter. Assume a value of 0.33 for
Poisson’s ratio.
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Reserve Problem 13: Typical relationship between Reserve Problem 16: Load for elongation
E and G Consider the brass alloy the stress-strain behavior of
For most metals, the relationship between elastic and which is shown in the Animated Figure 7.12. A cylindri-
shear moduli is approximately which of the following? cal specimen of this material 13.7 mm in diameter and
(a) G = 0.1 E (d) G = 0.4 E 142.1 mm long is pulled in tension after which the tensile
load is released. After the load is released the total length
(b) G = 0.2 E (e) G = 0.5 E has still increased to 142.4 mm. Calculate the magnitude
(c) G = 0.3 E of the load (in N) necessary to cause this elongation.
Reserve Problem 14 Reserve Problem 17
A cylindrical metal specimen 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) in di- A cylindrical specimen of aluminum having a diam-
ameter and 250 mm (10 in.) long is to be subjected to eter of 0.505 in. (12.8 mm) and a gauge length of
a tensile stress of 28 MPa (4000 psi); at this stress level, 2.000 in. (50.800 mm) is pulled in tension. Use the
the resulting deformation will be totally elastic. load–elongation characteristics shown in the following
(a) If the elongation must be less than 0.080 mm table to complete parts (a) through (e).
(3.2 × 10−3 in.), which of the metals in
Table 6.1 are suitable candidates? Load Load Length Length
• Brass • Copper in N in lbf in mm in in.
• Tungsten • Steel 0 0 50.800 2.000
• Titanium • Nickel 7330 1650 50.851 2.002
• Magnesium • Aluminum 15,100 3400 50.902 2.004
(b) If, in addition, the maximum permissible 23,100 5200 50.952 2.006
diameter decrease is 1.2 × 10−3 mm (4.7 × 30,400 6850 51.003 2.008
10−5 in.) when the tensile stress of 28 MPa is 34,400 7750 51.054 2.010
applied, which of the metals that satisfy the 38,400 8650 51.308 2.020
criterion in part (a) are suitable candidates?
41,300 9300 51.816 2.040
• Aluminum • Brass
44,800 10,100 52.832 2.080
• Steel • Magnesium 46,200 10,400 53.848 2.120
• Copper • Titanium 47,300 10,650 54.864 2.160
• Nickel • Tungsten 47,500 10,700 55.880 2.200
Reserve Problem 15 46,100 10,400 56.896 2.240
A cylindrical rod 380 mm (15.0 in.) long and having a 44,800 10,100 57.658 2.270
diameter of 10.0 mm (0.40 in.), is to be subjected to a 42,600 9600 58.420 2.300
tensile load. If the rod is to experience neither plastic 34,400 8200 59.182 2.330
deformation nor an elongation of more than 0.9 mm
Fracture Fracture Fracture Fracture
(0.035 in.) when the applied load is 24,500 N (5500 lbf),
which of the four metals or alloys listed below are
possible candidates? Plot the data as engineering stress versus engineering
strain. Based on your plot,
Modulus of Yield Tensile
Elasticity Strength Strength (a) Compute the modulus of elasticity.
Material (GPa) (MPa) (MPa) (b) Determine the yield strength at a strain offset
Aluminum alloy 70 255 420 of 0.002.
Brass alloy 100 345 420 (c) Determine the tensile strength of this alloy.
Copper 110 250 290 (d) What is the approximate ductility, in percent
elongation?
Steel alloy 207 450 550
(e) Compute the modulus of resilience.
• Aluminum alloy (a) ______ GPa (d) ______ %EL
• Brass alloy (b) ______ MPa (e) ______ J/m3
• Copper (c) ______ MPa
• Steel alloy
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Reserve Problem 18 Reserve Problem 19a-1 (question pool)


A specimen of ductile cast iron having a rectangu- Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain
lar cross section of dimensions 4.8 mm × 15.9 mm curves through failure are depicted below.
(3/16 in. × 5/8 in.) is deformed in tension. Using the
Which response is considered to be the most brittle?
load–elongation data shown in the following table,
complete problems (a) through (e).

Load Load Length Length


in N in lbf in mm in in.
0 0 75.000 2.953
4740 1065 75.025 2.954
9140 2055 75.050 2.955
12,920 2900 75.075 2.956
16,540 3720 75.113 2.957
18,300 4110 75.150 2.959
Reserve Problem 19b-1 (question pool)
20,170 4530 75.225 2.962
Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain
22,900 5145 75.375 2.968
curves through failure are depicted below.
25,070 5635 75.525 2.973
Which response is considered to be the most brittle?
26,800 6025 75.750 2.982
28,640 6440 76.500 3.012
30,240 6800 78.000 3.071
31,100 7000 79.500 3.130
31,280 7030 81.000 3.189
30,820 6930 82.500 3.248
29,180 6560 84.000 3.307
27,190 6110 85.500 3.366
24,140 5430 87.000 3.425
18,970 4265 88.725 3.493
Fracture Fracture Fracture Fracture

Reserve Problem 19c-1 (question pool)


Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain
Plot the data as engineering stress versus engineering curves through failure are depicted below.
strain.
Which response is considered to be the most brittle?
(a) Compute the modulus of elasticity.
(b) Determine the yield strength at a strain offset
of 0.002.
(c) Determine the tensile strength of this alloy.
(d) Compute the modulus of resilience.
(e) What is the ductility, in percent elongation?
(a) ______ GPa
(b) ______ MPa
(c) ______ MPa
(d) ______ J/m3
(e) ______%EL
R-44 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 19d-1 (question pool) Reserve Problem 20a (question pool)
Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain Tensile engineering stress-strain curves through fail-
curves through failure are depicted below. ure are depicted below.
Which response is considered to be the most brittle? Which specimen features the most ductile response?

Reserve Problem 19e-1 (question pool)


Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain
curves through failure are depicted below. (a) 1340 Steel, Water-Quenched & Tempered at
370oC
Which response is considered to be the most brittle?
(b) Stainless Steel (18-8)
(c) Aluminum Alloy 2024-T81
(d) Structural Steel (Mild Steel)
(e) Magnesium
Reserve Problem 21: True strain
A tensile test is performed on a specimen of some metal
alloy, and it is found that a true plastic strain of 0.12 is pro-
duced when a true stress of 280 MPa is applied. For this
alloy, the value of the strain hardening exponent is 0.3.
On the basis of these data, what true plastic strain would
be expected for a total true plastic stress of 330 MPa?
Reserve Problem 22: True stress
Reserve Problem 19f-1 (question pool) A cylindrical specimen of a metal alloy 48.8 mm long
Three hypothetical tensile engineering stress-strain and 9.09 mm in diameter is stressed in tension. A true
curves through failure are depicted below. stress of 327 MPa causes the specimen to plastically
elongate to a length of 55 mm. If it is known that the
Which response is considered to be the most brittle?
strain-hardening exponent for this alloy is 0.3, calcu-
late the true stress (in MPa) necessary to plastically
elongate a specimen of this same material from a
length of 48.8 mm to a length of 57.6 mm.
Reserve Problem 23
A three-point transverse bending test is conducted
on a cylindrical specimen of aluminum oxide having
a reported flexural strength of 390 MPa (56,600 psi).
If the specimen radius is 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) and the
support point separation distance is 30 mm (1.2 in.),
predict whether or not you would expect the specimen
to fracture when a load of 620 N (140 lbf) is applied.
Calculate the value of flexural strength for this test.
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Reserve Problem 24
Using the date in the table below, do the following:
(a) Determine the flexural strength for nonporous MgO assuming a value of 3.75 for n in Equation 7.22.
(b) Compute the volume fraction porosity at which the flexural strength for MgO is 62 MPa (9000 psi).

Modulus of
Flexural Strength Elasticity
Material MPa ksi GPa 106 psi
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) 250–1000 35–145 304 44
Zirconiaa (ZrO2) 800–1500 115–215 205 30
Silicon carbide (SiC) 100–820 15–120 345 50
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) 275–700 40–100 393 57
Glass-ceramic (Pyroceram) 247 36 120 17
Mullite (3Al2O3–2SiO2) 185 27 145 21
Spinel (MgAl2O4) 110–245 16–35.5 260 38
Magnesium oxide (MgO) 105b 15b 225 33
Fused silica (SiO2) 110 16 73 11
Soda-lime glass 69 10 69 10

Reserve Problem 25
The flexural strength and associated volume fraction porosity for two specimens of the same ceramic material
are as follows:

σfs (MPa) P
100 0.05
50 0.20

(a) Compute the flexural strength for a completely nonporous specimen of this material.
(b) Compute the flexural strength for a 0.10 volume fraction porosity.
Reserve Problem 26a (question pool)
Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the lowest tensile yield point?
Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 27a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the highest tensile yield point?
Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65
R-46 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 28a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the lowest elastic modulus?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 29a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the highest elastic modulus?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 30a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the lowest density?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 31a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the highest density?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65
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Reserve Problem 32a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the lowest thermal expansion coefficient?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 33a (question pool)


Which polymer listed in the table below would feature the highest thermal expansion coefficient?

Degree of
Option Identity Polymerization Architecture % Crystalline
(a) PP 3,000 Linear 20
(b) PP 3,000 Branched 20
(c) PP 150,000 Linear 45
(d) PP 275,000 Branched 45
(e) PP 275,000 Linear 65

Reserve Problem 34a (question pool) Reserve Problem 35a (question pool)
Assuming the stress-strain curves provide below all Assuming the stress-strain curves provide below all
correspond to the same polymer, which tensile test was correspond to the same polymer tested at the same
most likely performed at the highest temperature above temperature, which tensile test was most likely per-
Tg? Choose (e) if no tests likely meet this condition. formed with the highest strain rate?

80 80
a a

70 70

60 60
b b
Stress (MPa)

Stress (MPa)

50 50

40 40
c c
30 30

20 20

10 d 10 d

0 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0 0.1 0.2 0.3
Strain Strain
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Reserve Problem 36 • Steel (plain) ______


(a) Consider a thin-walled cylindrical tube having • Steel (alloy) ______
a radius of 65 mm that is to be used to trans- • Cast iron ______
port pressurized gas. If inside and outside tube
• Aluminum ______
pressures are 100 and 1.0 atm (10.13 and 0.1013
MPa), respectively, compute the minimum re- • Magnesium ______
quired thickness for each of the following metal (b) A tube constructed of which of the alloys will
alloys. Assume a factor of safety of 3.5. cost the least amount?
• Cast iron
Yield Unit Mass
Strength, Density, Cost, • Aluminum
Alloy σy (MPa) ρ (g/cm3) cˉ ($US/kg) • Magnesium
Steel (plain) 375 7.8 1.65 • Steel (plain)
Steel (alloy) 1000 7.8 4.00 • Steel (alloy)
Cast iron 225 7.1 2.50
Aluminum 275 2.7 7.50
Magnesium 175 1.80 15.00

CHAPTER 8 DEFORMATION AND STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS

Reserve Question 01: Atomic ordering with edge Reserve Question 06: Theoretical vs experimental
dislocations strength
After an edge dislocation has passed through some How does the theoretical strength of a solid material
region of a crystal, the atomic arrangement of that compare with its experimental strength?
region is disordered. (a) Strengththeoretical < strengthexperimental
(a) True (b) Strengththeoretical = strengthexperimental
(b) False (c) Strengththeoretical > strengthexperimental
Reserve Question 02: Dislocation motion
The process by which plastic deformation is produced Reserve Question 07: Edge dislocation strain
by dislocation motion is called ______. The atoms surrounding an edge dislocation experi-
ence what kind(s) of strain(s)?
Reserve Question 03: Edge dislocation movement
(a) Shear strains
Relative to the direction of an applied shear stress,
the direction of motion of an edge dislocation’s line is (b) Tensile strains
(a) perpendicular. (c) Compressive strains
(b) parallel. Reserve Question 08: Screw dislocation strain
Reserve Question 04: Screw dislocation movement The atoms surrounding a screw dislocation experience
what kind(s) of strain(s)?
Relative to the direction of an applied shear stress,
the direction of motion of a screw dislocation’s line is (a) Shear strains
(a) perpendicular. (b) Tensile strains
(b) parallel. (c) Compressive strains
Reserve Question 09: Ductility vs slip systems
Reserve Question 05: Edge dislocation stress A metal having a crystal structure with many operable
In response to an applied shear stress, an edge disloca- slip systems will be relatively
tion moves in which direction relative to its line? (a) ductile.
(a) Perpendicular (b) brittle.
(b) Parallel
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Reserve Question 10: Slip direction Reserve Problem 15a (question pool)
For a particular crystal structure, the slip direction is Each option below depicts a candidate slip plane and
that direction in the slip plane having the direction in a cubic crystal.
(a) lowest linear density. Which of the following slip system candidates is the
(b) highest linear density. least likely to exhibit slip?
Reserve Question 11: Slip plane–atomic packing Note: the loading axis is depicted with a BLACK dot-
ted line and is always normal to a cube face.
For a particular crystal structure, the slip plane is that
plane having the (a)
(a) least dense atomic packing.
(b) most dense atomic packing.
Reserve Question 12: Slip planes
Dislocations move with the same degree of ease on
all crystallographic planes of atoms and in all crystal-
lographic directions.
(a) True
(b) False (b)
Reserve Question 13: Slip systems
The slip system for a particular crystal structure is
that crystallographic plane-direction combination for
which atomic distortion accompanying the motion of
a dislocation is
(a) a minimum.
(b) a maximum.
Reserve Problem 14 (c)
Determine the angles α, β, and γ that are listed in the
cubic unit cell provided.
Enter the angles in degrees.
Note: You should be able to use basic facts about
cube geometry and crystallographic convention to
solve this, rather than elaborate direction cosine
equations.
(d)

(e)
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Reserve Problem 16a (question pool) Reserve Problem 17a (question pool)
Each option below depicts a candidate slip plane and The figures below depict hypothetical room-temperature
direction in a cubic crystal. random polycrystalline grain structures (at the same
magnification) for the same single-component metal.
Which of the following slip system candidates is the
Which of these structures is expected to provide the
least likely to exhibit slip?
lowest yield stress?
Note: the loading axis is depicted with a BLACK dot- (a)
ted line and is always normal to a cube face.
(a)

(b)
(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(d)

(e)
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Reserve Question 18: Twinning and crystal Reserve Problem 26


structures The average grain diameter and yield strength for a
Mechanical twinning occurs in metals having which brass material were measured as a function of time at
type(s) of crystal structure(s)? 650°C. Given the following yield strengths for the two
(a) BCC specimens, compute the heat treatment time required
at 650°C to give a yield strength of 100 MPa. Assume
(b) FCC a value of 2 for n, the grain diameter exponent.
(c) HCP
Time Yield Strength Grain Diameter
Reserve Question 19: Grain size vs mechanical (min) (MPa) (mm)
properties 30 90 3.9 × 10−2
How does grain size influence strength of a polycrys-
talline material?
90 75 6.6 × 10−2
(a) Strengthfine-grained < strengthcourse-grained Reserve Question 27: Recovery
(b) Strengthfine-grained = strengthcourse-grained During the recovery of a cold-worked material, which
(c) Strengthfine-grained > strengthcourse-grained of the following statement(s) is (are) true?
(a) Some of the internal strain energy is relieved.
Reserve Question 20: Grain size vs toughness
(b) All of the internal strain energy is relieved.
Reducing the grain size of metal improves toughness.
(c) There is some reduction in the number of
(a) true (b) false dislocations.
(d) There is a significant reduction in the number
Reserve Question 21: Dislocation density
of dislocations, to approximately the number
As dislocation density increases, the resistance to dis- found in the precold-worked state.
location movement
(e) The electrical conductivity is recovered to its
(a) increases. (b) decreases. precold-worked state.
(f) The thermal conductivity is recovered to its
Reserve Question 22: Dislocation interactions precold-worked state.
On the average, dislocation-dislocation strain interac- (g) The metal becomes more ductile, as in its
tions are precold-worked state.
(a) repulsive. (b) attractive. (h) Grains with high strains are replaced with
new, unstrained grains.
Reserve Question 23: Ductility vs
strain hardening Reserve Question 28: Recrystallization
As a metal is strain hardened, its ductility During the recrystallization of a cold-worked material,
(a) increases (b) decreases which of the following statement(s) is (are) true?
(a) Some of the internal strain energy is relieved.
Reserve Question 24: Strain hardening (b) All of the internal strain energy is relieved.
Most metals strain harden at room temperature. (c) There is some reduction in the number of
(a) true (b) false dislocations.
(d) There is a significant reduction in the number
Reserve Problem 25
of dislocations, to approximately the number
It is necessary to select a metal alloy for an applica- found in the precold-worked state.
tion that requires a yield strength of at least 345 MPa
(e) The electrical conductivity is recovered to its
(50,000 psi) while maintaining a minimum ductility
precold-worked state.
(%EL) of 20%. If the metal may be cold worked,
decide which of the following are candidates: copper, (f) The thermal conductivity is recovered to its
brass, and a 1040 steel. precold-worked state.
• Brass (g) The metal becomes more ductile, as in its
precold-worked state.
• Copper
(h) Grains with high strains are replaced with
• 1040 steel
new, unstrained grains.
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Reserve Question 29: Grain growth requirements Reserve Question 33: Adhesive bonding
Grain growth must always be preceded by recovery The bonding forces between adhesive and adherend
and recrystallization. surfaces are thought to be
(a) True (b) False (a) Electrostatic
Reserve Problem 30 (b) Covalent
A hypothetical metal alloy has a grain diameter of (c) Chemical
2.4 × 10−2 mm. After a heat treatment at 575°C for
500 min, the grain diameter has increased to 7.3 × Reserve Question 34: Anisotropy of
10−2 mm. Compute the time required for a specimen drawing
of this same material (i.e., d0 = 2.4 × 10−2 mm) to
Deformation of a semicrystalline polymer by drawing
achieve a grain diameter of 5.5 × 10−2 mm while being
produces which of the following?
heated at 575°C. Assume the n grain diameter expo-
nent has a value of 2.2. (a) Increase in strength in the direction of
drawing.
Reserve Problem 31: Tensile strength vs number- (b) Decrease in strength in the direction of
average molecular weight I drawing.
Tensile strengths and number-average molecular (c) Increase in strength perpendicular to the
weights for two polymers are as follows: direction of drawing.
Tensile Number average (d) Decrease in strength perpendicular to the
strength molecular weight direction of drawing.
(MPa) (g/mol)
37.7 36800 Reserve Question 35: Tensile strength–
131 62400 Deformation
How does deformation by drawing of a semicrystal-
Estimate the tensile strength (in MPa) for a number- line polymer affect its tensile strength?
average molecular weight of 51500 g/mol. (a) Increases (b) Decreases
Reserve Problem 32: Tensile strength vs number-
average molecular weight II Reserve Question 36: Tensile strength–
Tensile strengths and number-average molecular Degree of crystallinity
weights for two polymers are as follows: How does increasing the degree of crystallinity of a
semicrystalline polymer affect its tensile strength?
Tensile Number average
(a) Increases (b) Decreases
strength molecular weight
(MPa) (g/mol)
138 12600 Reserve Question 37: Tensile strength–
184 28100
Molecular weight
How does increasing the molecular weight of a semic-
Estimate number average molecular weight (in g/mol) rysatlline polymer affect its tensile strength?
at a tensile strength of 141 Mpa. (a) Increases (b) Decreases

CHAPTER 9 FAILURE

Reserve Question 01: Intergranular/transgranular Reserve Problem 02: Altering crack radii
fracture types The fracture strength of glass may be increased by
Which kind of fracture (ductile or brittle) is associated etching away a thin surface layer. It is believed that
with each of the two crack propagation mechanisms? the etching may alter the surface crack geometry (i.e.
• Intergranular ______ reduce crack length and increase tip radius). Calculate
the ratio of the etched and original crack tip radii if
• Transgranular ______ the fracture strength is increased by a factor of 7 when
28% of the crack length is removed.
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Reserve Problem 03: Crack length in Reserve Question 07: Plane strain plate fracture
plane strain A plate of an alloy steel has a plane-strain fracture
A structural component in the shape of a flat plate toughness of 50 MPa-m1/2. If it is known that the larg-
27.3 mm thick is to be fabricated from a metal alloy est surface crack is 0.5 mm long, and that the value of
for which the yield strength and plane strain fracture Y is 1.1, which of the following can be said about this
toughness values are 535 MPa and 31.3 MPa-m1/2, plate when a tensile stress of 1200 MPa is applied?
respectively. For this particular geometry, the value (a) The plate will definitely fracture.
of Y is 1.8. Assuming a design stress of 0.5 times the
(b) The plate will definitely not fracture.
yield strength, calculate the critical length of a surface
flaw. (c) It is not possible to determine whether or not
the plate will fracture.
Reserve Question 04: Effect of temp on fracture Reserve Question 08: Stress raisers
toughness
The effect of a stress raiser is more significant for
How would the plane strain fracture toughness of a which of the following types of materials?
metal be expected to change with rising temperature?
(a) Brittle materials
(a) Increase
(b) Ductile materials
(b) Decrease
(c) Remain constant Reserve Problem 09
A structural component is fabricated from an alloy
Reserve Question 05: Factors in brittle polymers that has a plane strain fracture toughness of 45 MPa.
Which of the following factor(s) favor(s) brittle frac- It has been determined that this component fails at a
ture in polymers? stress of 300 MPa when the maximum length of a sur-
face crack is 0.95 mm. What is the maximum allowable
(a) Increasing in temperature.
surface crack length (in mm) without fracture for this
(b) Increasing in strain rate. same component exposed to a stress of 300 MPa and
(c) The presence of a sharp notch. made from another alloy with a plane strain fracture
(d) Decreasing specimen thickness. toughness of 100.0 MPa? The geometry factor Y is the
same in both cases.
Reserve Question 06: Fracture test–Charpy Reserve Problem 10
The results of a laboratory test that is used to assess
Following are tabulated data that were gathered from
the mechanical or failure characteristics of metals are
a series of Charpy impact tests on a ductile cast iron.
shown below. Select labels for both of the plot axes.
Temperature ( °C) Impact Energy (J)
−25 124
−50 123
−75 115
−85 100
−100 73
−110 52
−125 26
−150 9
−175 6
(a) Determine a ductile-to-brittle transition tem-
perature as that temperature corresponding
X-axis: ______ to the average of the maximum and minimum
Y-axis: ______ impact energies.
(b) Determine a ductile-to-brittle transition tem-
perature as that temperature at which the
impact energy is 80 J.
R-54 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 11 Reserve Problem 14a (question pool)


Following are tabulated data that were gathered from The figure below depicts a brittle material featuring
a series of Charpy impact tests on a tempered 4140 four elliptical flaws, each featuring the same radius of
steel alloy. curvature at their tips. Based on the loading type and
the loading axis illustrated, which flaw is most likely
Temperature ( °C) Impact Energy (J) to propagate?
100 89.3
75 88.6
50 87.6
25 85.4
0 82.9
−25 78.9
−50 73.1
−65 66.0
−75 59.3
−85 47.9
−100 34.3
−125 29.3
−150 27.1
Reserve Question 15: Fracture test–Tensile
−175 25.0
The results of a laboratory test that is used to assess
(a) Determine a ductile-to-brittle transition tem- the mechanical or failure characteristics of metals
perature as that temperature corresponding are shown below. Select labels for both of the plot
to the average of the maximum and minimum axes.
impact energies.
(b) Determine a ductile-to-brittle transition tem-
perature as that temperature at which the
impact energy is 70 J.

Reserve Problem 12
What is the maximum carbon content possible for a
plain carbon steel that must have an impact energy of
at least 150 J at 0°C?
Reserve Problem 13
Compute the minimum value of plane-strain fracture
toughness required of a material to satisfy the leak-
before-break criterion for a cylindrical pressure vessel
similar to that shown in Figure 9.11. The vessel radius
and wall thickness values are 250 mm and 10.5 mm, re-
spectively, and the fluid pressure is 3.0 MPa. Assume X-axis ______
a value of 3.5 for the factor of safety. Y-axis ______
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Reserve Question 16: Fracture test–fatigue Reserve Question 19: Creep behavior
The results of a laboratory test that is used to assess Match each of the three stages of creep behavior with
the mechanical or failure characteristics of metals are the manner in which creep rate changes with increas-
shown below. Select labels for both of the plot axes. ing time.
Primary (transient creep)
• Decreasing creep rate
• Constant creep rate
• Increasing creep rate
Secondary creep
• Decreasing creep rate
• Constant creep rate
• Increasing creep rate
Tertiary creep
• Decreasing creep rate
• Constant creep rate
X-axis ______ • Increasing creep rate
Y-axis ______
Reserve Question 20: Fracture test–creep
Reserve Problem 17 The results of a laboratory test that is used to assess
A cylindrical rod of diameter 9.5 mm fabricated from the mechanical or failure characteristics of metals are
a 2014-T6 aluminum alloy is subjected to rotating- shown below. Select labels for both of the plot axes.
bending load cycling; test results (as S-N behavior) are
shown in Figure 9.27. If the maximum and minimum
loads are +400 N and –400 N, respectively, determine
its fatigue life. Assume that the separation between
loadbearing points is 72.5 mm.

Reserve Problem 18
(a) Compare the fatigue limits for polystyrene
(Figure 9.29) and the cast iron for which fa-
tigue data are given in the table below:

Stress Amplitude Cycles to X-axis: ______


[MPa (ksi)] Failure Y-axis: ______
248 (36.0) 1 × 105 Reserve Question 21: Creep elongation
236 (34.2) 3× 105 A specimen 667 mm long of a low carbon-nickel alloy
is to be exposed to a tensile stress of 37 MPa at 538°C.
224 (32.5) 1 × 106 Using the Animated Figure 9.40, determine its elonga-
213 (30.9) 3 × 106 tion after 5300 hours. Assume that the total of both in-
stantaneous and primary creep elongations is 1.5 mm.
201 (29.1) 1 × 107
Reserve Question 22: Creep tensile load
193 (28.0) 3 × 107
For a cylindrical low carbon-nickel alloy specimen
193 (28.0) 1 × 108 originally 11 mm in diameter and 503 mm long, what
193 (28.0) 3 × 108 tensile load (in N) is necessary to produce a total elon-
gation of 4.8 mm after 19000 hours at 538°C? Assume
that the sum of instantaneous and primary creep
(b) Compare the fatigue strengths at 106 cycles elongations is 0.86 mm. The logarithm stress versus
for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET, Figure logarithm of steady-state creep rate plot for this alloy
92.9) and 70Cu–30Zn brass (Figure 9.27). is in the Animated Figure 9.40.
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Reserve Question 23: Factors affecting creep Reserve Problem 26


Which of the following affect(s) the creep character- A cylindrical component 75 mm long constructed
istics of metals? from an S-590 alloy (Figure 9.40) is to be exposed to
(a) Melting temperature a tensile load of 20,000 N. What minimum diameter is
required for it to experience an elongation of no more
(b) Grain size than 10.2 mm after an exposure for 1250 h at 815°C?
(c) Yield strength Assume that the sum of instantaneous and primary
(d) Ductility creep elongations is 0.7 mm.
(e) Elastic modulus Reserve Problem 27
(f) Resilience A cylindrical specimen 7.5 mm in diameter of an S-590
alloy is to be exposed to a tensile load of 9000 N.
Reserve Question 24: Increasing stress or At approximately what temperature will the steady-
temperature state creep be 10−2 h−1?
If either stress or temperature is increased, indicate Reserve Problem 28
which of the following consequences will result.
If a component fabricated from an S-590 alloy (Figure
(a) The instantaneous strain at the time of stress 9.39) is to be exposed to a tensile stress of 300 MPa
application decreases. (43,500 psi) at 650°C (1200°F), estimate its rupture
(b) The steady-state creep rate increases. lifetime.
(c) The rupture lifetime is diminished.
Reserve Problem 29
A cylindrical component constructed from an S-590
Reserve Question 25: Temperature for creep alloy (Figure 9.39) is to be exposed to a tensile load
Above about what temperature does the creep of 10,000 N. What minimum diameter is required for
become an important failure mechanism for a metal? it to have a rupture lifetime of at least 10 h at 730°C?
(a) 0.1Tm
Reserve Problem 30
(b) 0.2Tm
(a) Using Figure 9.39, compute the rupture life-
(c) 0.3Tm time for an S-590 alloy that is exposed to a
(d) 0.4Tm tensile stress of 100 MPa at 925°C.
(e) 0.5Tm (b) Compare this value to the one determined
from the Larson-Miller plot of Figure 9.41,
which is for this same S-590 alloy.

CHAPTER 10 PHASE DIAGRAMS

Reserve Problem 01 (a) 1


The mineral olivine is a solid solution of the sili- (b) 2
cate compounds forsterite (Mg2SiO4) and fayalite (c) 3
(Fe2SiO4).
(d) 4
How many chemical components are there in a sam-
ple of olivine?
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-57

Reserve Problem 02a (question pool)


Which of the following depictions is consistent with a
single-component, single-phase 2D crystalline system?

(a) (d)

(b)
(e)

(c)
(f)

Reserve Problem 03
Seawater, which covers the majority of the earth, is (g) 2 component, 3 phase
composed primarily of molecules of H2O and equal (h) 2 component, 4 phase
numbers of Na+ ions and Cl− ions. Suppose we have
a thoroughly mixed solution (containing these species (i) 3 component, 1 phase
only) at 25oC. How many components and how many (j) 3 component, 2 phase
phases are in such a system? (k) 3 component, 3 phase
(a) 1 component, 1 phase (l) 3 component, 4 phase
(b) 1 component, 2 phase (m) 4 component, 1 phase
(c) 1 component, 3 phase (n) 4 component, 2 phase
(d) 1 component, 4 phase (o) 4 component, 3 phase
(e) 2 component, 1 phase (p) 4 component, 4 phase
(f) 2 component, 2 phase
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Reserve Problem 04 Reserve Problem 08


Select all of the two-phase material systems from the At a pressure of 0.01 atm, determine (a) the melting
list below. Select all that apply. temperature for ice, and (b) the boiling temperature
(a) Solid ductile cast iron (ferrite solid solution + for water.
embedded graphite spheres) Reserve Question 09: Liquidus line
(b) Solid sodium chloride (salt, NaCl) A liquidus line separates which of the following com-
(c) Liquid bronze (Cu + Sn liquid solution) binations of phase fields?
(d) Solid gray cast iron (ferrite solid solution + (a) Liquid and Liquid + α
embedded graphite flakes) (b) α and Liquid + α
(e) Solid aluminum featuring dissolved silicon (c) α and α + β
(f) Solid lead-tin solder (a mixture of Pb-rich and (d) Liquid + α and α + β
Sn-rich solid solutions)
Reserve Question 10: Solvus line
(g) Partially melted aluminum
A solvus line separates which of the following pairs of
(h) Frozen water with trapped air bubbles phase fields?
(i) Epoxy embedded with carbon fibers (a) Liquid and Liquid + α
(b) α and Liquid + α
Reserve Problem 05
(c) α and α + β
Complete the following statements regarding condi-
tions that must be satisfied in order for a solid solution (d) Liquid + α and α + β
to exhibit extensive solubility.
The solute and host species must have very [w] sizes. Reserve Problem 11
How many kilograms of nickel must be added to
The solute and host species must attempt to pack with
5.66ks of copper to yield a liquidus temperature of
[x] crystal structure.
1200°C? Use Animated Figure 10.3a.
The solute and host species must feature [y] valence
electron configuration.
Reserve Question 12: Information on phase
diagrams
The solute and host species must feature [z] ability to Which of the following kinds of information may be
attract electrons (electronegativity). determined with the aid of a phase diagram?
w = similar, different (a) The phase(s) present at a specified tempera-
x = a similar (or the same), a different ture and composition.
y = a similar (or the same), a different (b) The composition(s) of phase(s) present at a
specified temperature and composition.
z = a similar, a different
(c) The fraction(s) of phase(s) present at speci-
Reserve Question 06: Solvent/solute fied temperature and composition.
For a solution, which of the following is present in the
higher concentration?
(a) Solvent
(b) Solute
Reserve Problem 07
Consider a specimen of ice that is at −10°C and 1 atm
pressure. Using Figure 10.2, the pressure–temperature
phase diagram for H2O, determine the pressure to
which the specimen must be raised or lowered to
cause it (a) to melt, and (b) to sublime.
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Reserve Problem 13: Pb-Sn phase diagram– Reserve Problem 14: Pb-Sn phase diagram–Phases
composition In Animated Figure 10.8 is shown the lead-tin phase
In the Animated Figure 10.8 is shown the lead-tin diagram. Using this diagram, determine which of the
phase diagram. For an alloy of composition 25 wt% following phase(s)/phase combination(s) (alpha, beta,
Sn–75 wt% Pb, select the phase(s) present and their liquid, alpha + liquid, beta + liquid, alpha + beta,
composition(s) for each of the temperatures cited. and alpha + beta + liquid) will be present for an alloy
(a) 300°C? of composition 61.9 wt% Sn–38.1 wt% Pb that is at
equilibrium at 185°C?
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb; Reserve Question 15: Phases present at eutectic
α = 10.0 wt% Sn–90.0 wt% Pb point
• L = 10.0 wt% Sn–90.0 wt% Pb; At a eutectic point on a binary temperature-composition
α = 10.0 wt% Sn–90.0 wt% Pb phase diagrams, how many phases are present when
• L = 90.0 wt% Sn–10.0 wt% Pb; the system is at equilibrium?
α = 10.0 wt% Sn–90.0 wt% Pb (a) 0 (c) 2
(b) 200°C? (b) 1 (d) 3
• α = 17.0 wt% Sn–83.0 wt% Pb;
L = 55.7 wt% Sn–44.3 wt% Pb Reserve Problem 16
• α = 17.0 wt% Sn–83.0 wt% Pb; A 45 wt% Pb–55 wt% Mg alloy is rapidly quenched
β = 55.7 wt% Sn–44.3 wt% Pb to room temperature from an elevated temperature
in such a way that the high-temperature microstruc-
• α = 18.3 wt% Sn–81.7 wt% Pb;
ture is preserved. This microstructure is found to
β = 97.8 wt% Sn–2.2 wt% Pb
consist of the phase and Mg2Pb, having respective
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb; mass fractions of 0.65 and 0.35. Determine the ap-
α = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb proximate temperature from which the alloy was
(c) 183°C? quenched.
• α = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb;
Reserve Problem 17
β = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb
Two intermetallic compounds, AB and AB2, exist
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb;
for elements A and B. If the compositions for AB
α = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb;
and AB2 are 34.3 wt% A–65.7 wt% B and 20.7 wt%
β = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb
A–79.3 wt% B, respectively, and element A is potas-
• α = 18.3 wt% Sn–81.7 wt% Pb; sium, identify element B.
β = 97.8 wt% Sn–2.2 wt% Pb
• Phosphorus
• L = 61.9 wt% Sn–38.1 wt% Pb;
• Sulfur
α = 18.3 wt% Sn–81.7 wt% Pb;
β = 97.8 wt% Sn–2.2 wt% Pb • Arsenic
(d) 100°C? • Antimony
• α = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb; Reserve Problem 18
β = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb
An intermetallic compound is found in the magnesium-
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb; gallium system that has a composition of 41.1 wt%
α = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb; Mg–58.9 wt% Ga. Specify the formula for this com-
β = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb pound.
• α = 5.1 wt% Sn–94.9 wt% Pb; • MgGa
β = 98.7 wt% Sn–1.3 wt% Pb
• Mg2Ga
• L = 25.0 wt% Sn–75.0 wt% Pb;
• MgGa2
α = 5.1 wt% Sn–94.9 wt% Pb;
β = 98.7 wt% Sn–1.3 wt% Pb • Mg3Ga2
R-60 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 19 Reserve Problem 23


Specify the liquidus, solidus, and solvus temperatures Specify the number of degrees of freedom for the fol-
for the following alloy: 1.5 wt% C – 98.5 wt% Fe. If no lowing alloys:
temperature, please put in “0.0”. (a) 95 wt% Ag-5 wt% Cu at 780°C
Liquidus temperature ______ (b) 80 wt% Ni-20 wt% Cu at 1400°C
Solidus temperature ______ (c) 44.9 wt% Ti-55.1 wt% Ni at 1310°C
Solvus temperature ______ (d) 61.9 wt% Sn-38.1 wt% Pb at 183°C
Reserve Question 20: Eutectoid reaction (e) 2.5 wt% C-97.5 wt% Fe at 1000°C
A eutectoid reaction involves which of the following
Reserve Problem 24
phases?
The mass fractions of total ferrite and total cementite
(a) One liquid and one solid
in an iron–carbon alloy are 0.88 and 0.12, respectively.
(b) One liquid and two solid Is this a hypoeutectoid or hypereutectoid alloy?
(c) Two liquids and one solid
Reserve Problem 25
(d) Three solid
A steel alloy is known to contain 93.8 wt% Fe, 6.0
Reserve Question 21: Peritectic reaction wt% Ni, and 0.2 wt% C. Assume that there are no
A peritectic reaction involves which of the following alterations in the positions of other phase boundaries
combinations of phase fields? with the addition of Ni.
(a) One liquid and one solid (a) What is the approximate eutectoid tempera-
(b) One liquid and two solid ture of this alloy?
(c) Two liquids and one solid (b) What is the proeutectoid phase when this
alloy is cooled at temperature below the
(d) Three solid
eutectoid?
Reserve Question 22: Congruent transformations (c) Compute the relative amounts of the proeu-
For a congruent phase transformation there are tectoid phase and pearlite.
(a) no composition alterations.
(b) compositional alterations.

CHAPTER 11 PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS

Reserve Problem 01 Diffusion-dependent with no change(s) in phase


It is known that the kinetics of some transformation obeys composition(s)
the Avrami equation and that the value of k is 6.0 × 10−8 • Eutectoid reaction
(for time in minutes). If the fraction transformed is 0.75 • Recrystallization
after 200 min, determine the rate of this transformation.
• Martensitic transformation
Reserve Question 02: Types of phase transformations
Match each transformation description below with Reserve Question 03: Equilibrium
name of a transformation of this type. in solid
Diffusion-dependent with change(s) in phase Equilibrium structures are commonly achieved in
composition(s) solid systems.
• Martensitic transformation (a) True
• Eutectoid reaction (b) False
• Recrystallization Reserve Question 04: Heat treatment
Diffusionless Below is shown the isothermal transformation dia-
• Recrystallization gram for a 0.45 wt% C iron-carbon alloy. List the
microconstituent(s) present for the heat treatment
• Martensitic transformation labeled (a) on this diagram. It is not necessary to state
• Eutectoid reaction the proportion(s) of the microconstituents.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-61

900 (a) How long will it take for the austenite-


1600
to pearlite reaction to go to 50% completion?
800
(a) A+F To 100% completion?
(a) 1400
700 50% completion: ______
(c)
(c)
1200 100% completion: ______
600 P A+P
(b) Estimate the hardness of the alloy that has
Temperature (°C)

Temperature (°F)
B
(c) 1000 completely transformed to pearlite.
500 A+B (c)
(b) A 50%
(b) 800 Reserve Question 06: Fe microstructures I
400
M(start) (b) Schematic room temperature microstructures for four
M(50%) (c) 600
300 iron-carbon alloys are shown below. Rank these alloy
M(90%) (b) microstructures (by letter) from most ductile to the
200 400 least ductile.
Fe3C
100
Fe3C 𝛼 Fe3C
200
𝛼 𝛼 𝛼
(b)
(c) (a) (b)
0
0.1 1 10 102 103 104 105 Fe3C 𝛼
Fe3C Fe3C
Time (s) (A) (B) (C) (D)

Reserve Problem 05 (a) C, D, A, B (e) C, A, B, D


Suppose that a steel of eutectoid composition is (b) B, D, A, C (f) B, A, D, C
cooled to 550°C (1020°F) from 760°C (1400°F) in less (c) A, B, D, C (g) A, B, C, D
than 0.5 s and held at this temperature. (d) D, B, C, A (h) D, C, B, A

CHAPTER 12 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Reserve Problem 01 Reserve Question 03: Conductivities


Select the word combination that best completes this Match each of the conductivity values/ranges with its
statement. associated class of materials.
Electric current is a measure of [a] _______ passing 10−20 to 10−10 (Ω-m)−1
per unit [b]_______, and the base units of current • Semiconductors
are [c]______ per [d]______, otherwise known as an
[e]_______. • Metals
• Time • Volts • Insulators
• Ampere • Resistance 107 (Ω-m)−1
• Second • Ohm • Metals
• Charge • Coulomb
• Insulators
• Voltage
• Semiconductors
Reserve Problem 02a (question pool)
10−6 to 104 (Ω-m)−1
The current-voltage behavior of specimens [a]–[e] is
depicted in the figure below. • Insulators
• Semiconductors
Which of these specimens features the lowest resistance?
• Metals
R-62 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 04: Band structures Reserve Question 06: Energy name
Match each of the following energy band structures ______ energy is the name of energy corresponding to
with the type of material it represents. the highest filled electron state at 0 K.
(A) Empty
conduction Reserve Question 07: Free electrons 01
band
Are energies for electrons that participate in the con-
duction process (i.e., free electrons) greater or less
Band gap than the Fermi energy?
(a) Greater than
Filled (b) Less than
valence
band
Reserve Question 08: Holes
Are energies for holes greater or less than the Fermi
• Semiconductor energy?
• Metal (a) Greater than
• Insulator (b) Less than
(B) Reserve Question 09: Insulator band gap
Empty
conduction An insulator has an energy band gap that is relatively
band
(a) wide.
Band gap (b) narrow.

Filled Reserve Question 10: P band


valence
band
For a material that contains N atoms, how many elec-
tron states will there be in a p band?

• Metal Reserve Question 11: S band


• Insulator For a material that contains N atoms, how many elec-
tron states will there be in an s band?
• Semiconductor

(C) Reserve Question 12: Semiconductor band gap


Empty A semiconductor has an energy band gap that is
band relatively
(a) wide
Band gap (b) narrow
Empty states Reserve Question 13: Free electrons in metals
Filled states Electrons in metals do not require any excitation
before becoming conduction electrons that are free.
(a) True
• Insulator
(b) False
• Semiconductor
• Metal Reserve Question 14: Temperature vs band gap
For nonmetallic materials, which of the following is
Reserve Question 05: Electrons for conductivity true?
All electrons present in a material are available to (a) The wider the band gap, the lower the electri-
participate in the conduction process. cal conductivity at a given temperature.
(a) True (b) The wider the band gap, the higher the elec-
(b) False trical conductivity at a given temperature.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-63

Reserve Question 15: Current in perfect crystal Reserve Question 20: Resistivity contributions
In a perfect crystal (i.e., without any imperfections), Which of the following have a significant influence on
application of an electric field will result in a continu- a material’s electrical resistivity?
ously increasing electric current with time. (a) impurity concentration
(a) True (b) temperature
(b) False (c) grain size
(d) cold work
Reserve Question 16: Electric field induced (e) vacancy concentration
electron movement
When an electric field is applied, in which direction Reserve Problem 21
are the free electrons accelerated? (a) Using the data in Figure 12.8, determine the
(a) Opposite to the direction of the electric values of ρ0 and a from Equation 12.10 for
field. pure copper. Take the temperature T to be in
degrees Celsius.
(b) In the same direction as the electric field.
(b) Determine the value of A in Equation 12.11
Reserve Question 17: Ion mobility for nickel as an impurity in copper, using the
At temperatures between 775°C and 1100°C, the ac- data in Figure 12.8.
tivation energy and preexponential for the diffusion (c) Using the results of parts (a) and (b), estimate
coefficient of A2+ in the metal oxide, AO, are 110 kJ/ the electrical resistivity of copper containing
mol and 7.1 × 10−7 m2/s, respectively. Compute the 1.75 at% Ni at 100°C.
mobility [in m2/(V-s)] of A2+ at 908°C.
Reserve Problem 22
Reserve Problem 18: Calculating resistivity Conductivity in a metal is almost always reduced by
contributions the introduction of defects into the lattice.
Estimate the electrical resistivity (in Ω-m) of metal Y The factor primarily affected by defects is:
containing 1.3 at% of metal Z at 138°C, given the fol- (a) free electron concentration
lowing data:
(b) electron charge
(c) electron mobility
ρ0 a A
(Ω-m) (Ω-m/°C) (Ω-m) (d) electron spin

1.5 × 10−7 6.7 × 10−11 1.2 × 10−6 Reserve Problem 23a (question pool)
Compute the number of electrons that each aluminum
Assume that all of the 1.3 at% of metal Z goes into atom donates, on average, to a bulk piece of alu-
solid solution in metal Y. Use scientific notation. minum metal. Room temperature data for aluminum:
The resistivity of aluminum is 2.63 × 10−8 Ω-m
Reserve Problem 19: Multi-component
The electron mobility of aluminum is 0.0012 m2/(V-s)
conductivity
Some two-phase metal alloy is known to be composed The mass density of aluminum is 2.7 g/cm3
of α and β phases; mass fractions of these phases are The atomic weight of aluminum is 27 g/mol
0.74 and 0.26, respectively. Room-temperature elec-
trical resistivity and density data for these phases are Reserve Problem 24
tabulated below. Using this information, calculate the Compute the number of electrons that each atom
electrical resistivity (in Ω-m) of the alloy at room tem- donates, on average, to a bulk piece of hypothetical
perature (use scientific notation). metal. Room temperature data for the metal:
The resistivity of the metal is [r] Ω-cm
Phase Resistivity (Ω-m) Density (g/cm2)
The electron mobility of the metal is [m] cm2/(V-s)
α 1.7 × 10−7 8.31
The mass density of the metal is [d] g/cm3
β 6.7 × 10−8 8.18
The atomic weight of the metal is [w] g/mol
R-64 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 25: Electric field induced hole Reserve Question 32: n-type semiconductor–
movement Conduction
When an electric field is applied, in which direction For an n-type semiconductor, which type of charge
are the free electrons accelerated? carrier is present in the greater concentration?
(a) Opposite to the direction of the electric field. (a) Hole (b) Electron
(b) In the same direction as the electric field. Reserve Question 33: n-type semiconductor–
electrons/holes
Reserve Question 26: Intrinsic semiconductor
For an n-type semiconductor
The electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semicon-
(a) Concentrationelectrons > concentrationholes
ductor is
(b) Concentrationelectrons = concentrationholes
(a) characteristic of the high-purity metal.
(c) Concentrationelectrons < concentrationholes
(b) due to the presence of impurities.
Reserve Question 34: p-type semiconductor–
Reserve Question 27: Metals vs semiconductors conduction
How do the electrical conductivities of metals com- For a p-type semiconductor, which type of charge
pare with those of semiconductors? carrier is present in the greater concentration?
(a) σmetals > σsemiconductors (a) Hole (b) Electron
(b) σmetals = σsemiconductors Reserve Question 35: p-type semiconductor–
(c) σmetals < σsemiconductors electrons/holes
For a p-type semiconductor
Reserve Question 28: Temperature vs electron/
hole concentrations–Intrinsic (a) Concentrationelectrons > concentrationholes
How does increasing temperature affect the concen- (b) Concentrationelectrons = concentrationholes
tration of both electrons and holes in an intrinsic (c) Concentrationelectrons < concentrationholes
semiconductor?
Reserve Question 36: Required impurity
(a) Increases the concentration. concentrations
(b) Decreases the concentration. In order for a semiconductor to exhibit extrinsic elec-
(c) May increase and/or decrease the concentra- trical characteristics, relatively high impurity concen-
tion, depending on the temperature range. trations are required.
(a) True (b) False
Reserve Question 29: Acceptor impurity
Reserve Problem 37
Which type of charge carrier will be introduced into
a semiconductor by the presence of an acceptor The following electrical characteristics have been de-
impurity? termined for both intrinsic and n-type extrinsic indium
phosphide (InP) at room temperature:
(a) Electron
(b) Hole σ (Ω∙m)−1 n (m−3) p (m−3)
Intrinsic 2.5 × 10−6 3.0 × 1013 3.0 × 1013
Reserve Question 30: Donor impurity
Extrinsic
Which type of charge carrier will be introduced (n-type) 3.6 × 10−5 4.5 × 1014 2.0 × 1012
into a semiconductor by the presence of a donor
impurity? Calculate electron and hole mobilities.
(a) Impurity μe = ______
(b) Hole
μh = ______
Reserve Question 31: Extrinsic semiconductor Reserve Question 38: Semiconducting devices
The electrical conductivity of an extrinsic semicon- Which of the following are preferred for semiconduct-
ductor is ing devices?
(a) characteristic of the high-purity material. (a) Single crystals
(b) due to the presence of impurities. (b) Polycrystalline materials
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-65

Reserve Problem 39 Reserve Question 40: Temperature vs conductivity


Which of the following current-voltage plots is con- As temperature increases, the electrical conductivities
sistent with the behavior of a p-n junction? of polymers and ionic ceramics
(a) (a) Increase
(b) Decrease

Reserve Question 41: Band gap of ionic ceramics/


polymers
Most polymers and ionic ceramics have energy band
gap structures that are most similar to those of
(a) Insulators
(b) Semiconductors
(b)
(c) Metals

Reserve Question 42: Charge carriers in ionic


ceramics/polymers
The charge carriers in ionic ceramics and polymers
can be
(a) Electrons
(b) Holes
(c) (c) Anion
(d) Cations

Reserve Problem 43: Capacitor calculations I


Consider a parallel-plate capacitor having an area of
2300 mm2 and a plate separation of 3.6 mm, and with a
material of dielectric constant 5.8 positioned between
the plates. Also, the value of ε0 is 8.85 × 10−12 F/m.
(a) What is the capacitance of this capacitor?
(d)
(b) Compute the electric field that must be ap-
plied for a charge of 8.8 × 10−9 C to be stored
on each plate.

Reserve Problem 44: Capacitor spacing


A parallel-plate capacitor using a dielectric material
having an εr of 2.8 has a plate spacing of 2.6 mm. If
another material having a dielectric constant of 4.5 is
used and the capacitance is to not change, what is the
(e) new spacing between the plates? The value of ε0 is
8.85 × 10−12 F/m.
R-66 • Reserve Questions and Problems

CHAPTER 13 TYPES AND APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS

Reserve Question 01: Alloy designations I Reserve Question 08: Cast irons–Typical C
Which type of steel has the designation 4330? Which of the following is the typical range of carbon
(a) Plain carbon steel (b) Alloy steel concentrations for cast iron?
(a) 1.0 wt%–1.5 wt% C
Reserve Question 02: Alloy designations II (b) 1.0 wt%–2.0 wt% C
Which type of steel has the designation 1015? (c) 2.0 wt%–3.0 wt% C
(a) Plain carbon steel (b) Alloy steel (d) 2.0 wt%–3.5 wt% C
(e) 3.0 wt%–4.0 wt% C
Reserve Question 03: Alloy designations III
(f) 3.0 wt%–4.5 wt% C
What is the carbon concentration of a steel having
designation 1050? Reserve Question 09: Cold worked stainless
(a) 0.01 wt% C (d) 0.50 wt% C steels
(b) 0.05 wt% C (e) Impossible to say Which of the following stainless steel types may be
strengthened/hardened only by cold working?
(c) 0.10 wt% C
(a) Ferritic
Reserve Question 04: Alloying elements–stainless (b) Martensitic
steels (c) Austenitic
Which three elements in the list below are primary Reserve Question 10: Conversion of gray to nodular
alloying elements for the stainless steels? irons
(a) Copper (e) Chromium Which two of the following elements may be added to
(b) Vanadium (f) Tungsten gray irons before casting so as to produce ductile (or
(c) Nickel (g) Silicon nodular) irons?
(d) Molybdenum (a) Silicon (c) Serium
(b) Magnesium (d) Molybdenum
Reserve Question 05: Carbon constituent in white
Reserve Question 11: Corrosion resistance: low-carbon
cast iron vs HSLA steels
In what form is carbon found in white cast irons? Which type of steel has the greater resistance to
(a) Cementite (b) Graphite corrosion?
(a) plain low-carbon
Reserve Question 06: Carbon steel strength
(b) high-strength, low-alloy
Which of the sequences below represents the various
steels types in order of decreasing hardness? Reserve Question 12: Disadvantages of
(a) High-carbon > Medium-carbon > Low-carbon ferrous alloys
(b) High-carbon > Low-carbon > Medium-carbon Which of the following factors restrict(s) the use of
(c) Medium-carbon > High-carbon > Low-carbon ferrous alloys?
(d) Medium-carbon > Low-carbon > High-carbon (a) Poor corrosion resistance.
(e) Low-carbon > High-carbon > Medium-carbon (b) Poor mechanical properties.
(f) Low-carbon > Medium-carbon > High-carbon (c) Ores containing iron are rare.
(d) Costly and difficult to process.
Reserve Question 07: Cast irons–Minimum C
Which of the following is the minimum carbon con- Reserve Question 13: Ferrous alloy structures
tent for cast irons? All ferrous alloys have similar microstructures.
(a) 1.0 wt% C (d) 2.14 wt% C (a) True
(b) 1.56 wt% C (e) 3.42 wt% C (b) False
(c) 2.00 wt% C (f) 4.96 wt% C
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-67

Reserve Question 14: Ferrous alloys Reserve Question 21: Magnetic stainless steels
______ is the primary constituent of ferrous alloys. Which of the following stainless steel types may be
magnetized?
Reserve Question 15: Gray iron structures (a) Ferritic
Which of the following microconstituents/phases is (b) Martensitic
(are) most commonly found in gray cast irons?
(c) Austenitic
(a) Graphite (d) Austenite
(b) Pearlite (e) Martensite Reserve Question 22: Mechanical properties of
(c) Ferrite white cast irons
Which of the following characteristics best describe
Reserve Question 16: Heat-treatable stainless the mechanical properties of white cast irons?
steels 01 (a) Hard (c) Ductile
Which of the following types of stainless steels may be (b) Weak (d) Brittle
heat treated to improve their mechanical properties?
(a) Ferritic (d) Austenitic Reserve Question 23: Medium-carbon steel
structures
(b) Pearlitic (e) Precipitation-hardenable
Which of the following microconstituents/phases is
(c) Martensitic
typically found in a medium-carbon steel?
Reserve Question 17: Heat treatment of (a) Ferrite (d) Austenite
low-carbon steels (b) Pearlite (e) Tempered martensite
The strengths of typical low-carbon steels are often (c) Martensite
improved by heat treatment.
(a) True Reserve Question 24: Medium-carbon steels
(b) False What is the typical carbon concentration range for
medium-carbon steels?
Reserve Question 18: High-carbon steels (a) 0.05 wt%–1.00 wt% C
What is the range of carbon concentrations for high- (b) 0.10 wt%–0.50 wt% C
carbon steels? (c) 0.25 wt%–0.65 wt% C
(a) 0.40 wt%–1.0 wt% C (d) 0.25 wt%–1.00 wt% C
(b) 0.50 wt%–1.1 wt% C (e) 0.50 wt%–0.75 wt% C
(c) 0.50 wt%–1.4 wt% C
(d) 0.65 wt%–1.4 wt% C Reserve Question 25: Melting
(e) 0.65 wt%–1.7 wt% C Which of the following ferrous alloy types is most easily
melted?
Reserve Question 19: Low-carbon steel structures (a) Cast irons
Which of the following microconstituent(s)/phase(s) is (b) Low-carbon steels
(are) typically found in a low-carbon steel?
(c) Medium-carbon steels
(a) Ferrite (d) Austenite
(d) High-carbon steels
(b) Pearlite (e) Tempered martensite
(e) Stainless steels
(c) Martensite
Reserve Question 26: Metal alloy production
Reserve Question 20: Low-carbon steels
Which metal alloy type is produced in the greatest
Which of the following is the typical carbon concen- quantities?
tration for a low-carbon steel?
(a) Ferrous
(a) 0.05 wt% C (d) 0.50 wt% C
(b) Copper
(b) 0.10 wt% C (e) 0.75 wt% C
(c) Aluminum
(c) 0.25 wt% C (f) 1.00 wt% C
(d) Titanium
R-68 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 27: Most common steels High-speed aircraft


Which of the following steel types is produced in the • Brass • Tungsten
greatest quantities? • Stainless steel • Zinc
(a) Low-carbon • Gray cast iron • Tool steel
(b) Medium-carbon • Platinum • Plain carbon steel
(c) High-carbon • Aluminum • Titanium alloy
Reserve Question 28: Nodular iron structures Drill bit
Which of the following microconstituents/phases are • Titanium alloy • Aluminum
generally found in nodular irons? • Brass • Tungsten
(a) Graphite • Stainless steel • Zinc
(b) Pearlite • Gray cast iron • Tool steel
(c) Ferrite • Platinum • Plain carbon steel
(d) Austenite
Cryogenic (very low temperature) container
(e) Martensite
• Aluminum • Titanium alloy
Reserve Question 29: Types of steels • Platinum • Plain carbon steel
Which type of steel contains only residual amounts of • Gray cast iron • Tool steel
alloying elements?
• Stainless steel • Zinc
(a) Plain carbon steel
• Brass • Tungsten
(b) Alloy steel
Pyrotechnic (i.e., flares or fireworks)
Reserve Question 30: white cast irons vs
• Tungsten • Aluminum
malleable irons
• Zinc • Brass
Which of the following changes occur(s) when white
cast irons are converted to malleable irons? • Tool steel • Stainless steel
(a) The cementite is converted into graphite. • Plain carbon steel • Gray cast iron
(b) The graphite is converted into cementite. • Titanium alloy • Platinum
(c) The ductility increases. High-temperature furnace elements to be used in oxi-
(d) The ductility remains about the same. dizing environments
(e) The ductility decreases. • Plain carbon steel • Gray cast iron
• Tool steel • Stainless steel
Reserve Question 31: Alloy selection • Zinc • Brass
For each of the following applications, match the • Tungsten • Titanium alloy
metal or alloy that is most suitable. • Aluminum • Platinum
Milling machine base
Reserve Question 32: Beryllium copper alloys
• Titanium alloy • Aluminum
Which of the following elements, when alloyed
• Plain carbon steel • Platinum with copper, results in an alloy that is precipitation
• Tool steel • Gray cast iron hardenable?
• Zinc • Stainless steel (a) Beryllium
• Tungsten • Brass (b) Zinc
Walls of steam boiler (c) Gold
• Plain carbon steel • Platinum (d) Tin
• Tool steel • Gray cast iron (e) Lead
• Zinc • Stainless steel
• Tungsten • Brass
• Aluminum • Titanium alloy
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-69

Reserve Question 33: Brass Reserve Question 40: Noble metal advantages
Which of the following are primary constituents of Which of the following are desirable characteristics of
brass? the noble metals?
(a) Copper and zinc (c) Copper and lead (a) High strengths.
(b) Copper and iron (d) Tin and zinc (b) High ductilities.
(c) Oxidation resistance.
Reserve Question 34: Bronze compositions
(d) High electrical conductivities.
Which four of the following elements are alloyed with
copper to produce bronze alloys?
Reserve Question 41: Noble metals
(a) Zinc (d) Silicon
Which of the following are noble metals?
(b) Tin (e) Nickel
(a) silver (g) iridium
(c) Aluminum (f) Lead
(b) gold (h) osmium
Reserve Question 35: Cast alloys 01 (c) platinum (i) plutonium
Which type of nonferrous alloy is amenable to me- (d) palladium (j) zirconium
chanical deformation? (e) rhodium (k) lead
(a) Cast (f) ruthenium
(b) Wrought
Reserve Question 42: Refractory alloys
Reserve Question 36: Cast alloys 02 Which of the following are refractory metals?
Which type of nonferrous alloy is not often amenable (a) niobium (e) copper
to mechanical deformation?
(b) molybdenum (f) titanium
(a) Cast
(c) tungsten (g) iron
(b) Wrought
(d) tantalum (h) aluminum
Reserve Question 37: Magnesium alloys
Reserve Question 43: Superalloys
Which of the following is (are) desirable characteris-
tics of magnesium and its alloys? Which of the following are the primary superalloy
metals?
(a) Very corrosion resistant in a variety of envi-
ronments. (a) Irons (d) Titanium
(b) Low melting temperatures. (b) Nickel (e) Copper
(c) Easily work-hardened. (c) Cobalt (f) Aluminum
(d) Very high specific strengths.
Reserve Question 44: Titanium alloys
Reserve Question 38: Mg alloys replacing Which of the following are desirable characteristics of
plastics titanium and its alloys?
For which of the following reasons have magnesium (a) Corrosion resistant.
alloys replaced engineered plastics having comparable (b) Low melting temperatures.
densities? (c) Easily processed, even at high temperatures.
(a) Magnesium alloys are stiffer. (d) High strengths.
(b) Magnesium alloys are more recyclable. (e) High ductilities.
(c) Magnesium alloys are cheaper to produce.
Reserve Question 45: Zinc content of brass
Reserve Question 39: Nickel alloys At room temperature, what is the approximate maxi-
In which of the following environments do nickel and mum zinc content of α-brass?
its alloys perform extremely well?
(a) 5 wt% Zn (d) 35 wt% Zn
(a) Acidic
(b) 15 wt% Zn (e) 45 wt% Zn
(b) Basic
(c) 25 wt% Zn
R-70 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 46a (question pool) Reserve Problem 48a (question pool)
Select T/F for each of the following statements regard- Select T/F for each of the following statements regard-
ing aluminum/aluminum alloys: ing copper & copper alloys:
(a) Aluminum alloys are generally not viable (a) Copper has a higher elastic modulus than
as lightweight structural materials in humid aluminum.
environments because they are highly suscep- (b) The density of copper is closer to that of
tible to corrosion by water vapor. aluminum than it is to iron.
(b) Aluminum alloys are generally superior to (c) Bronze is an alloy of copper and zinc.
pure aluminum, in terms of yield strength,
(d) Copper and its alloys form a green tarnish over
because their microstructures often contain
time, consisting of sulfides and carbonates.
precipitate phases that strain the lattice,
thereby hardening the alloy relative to pure (e) Copper is relatively resistant to corrosion
aluminum. by neutral and even mildly basic water,
making it useful for freshwater plumbing
(c) Aluminum is not very workable at high tem-
applications.
peratures in air, in terms of extrusion and roll-
ing, because a non-protective oxide grows and
Reserve Problem 49a (question pool)
consumes the metal, converting it to a hard
and brittle ceramic. Select T/F for each of the following statements regard-
ing copper & copper alloys:
(d) Compared to most other metals, like steel,
pure aluminum is very resistant to creep (a) Copper is much more abundant in the earth’s
deformation. crust compared to iron or aluminum.
(e) The relatively low melting point of aluminum (b) Copper is one of just a few metals that can be
is often considered a significant limitation for found in metallic form in nature.
structural applications. (c) Pure and/or annealed copper is more difficult
to machine compared to its work-hardened
form or its alloys.
Reserve Problem 47a (question pool)
(d) Copper is a minor component (by weight) of
Select T/F for each of the following statements regard- most brass & bronze alloys.
ing aluminum/aluminum alloys:
(e) Amongst metals and alloys copper is one of
(a) Aluminum alloys are generally viable as light- the best conductors of heat.
weight structural materials in humid environ-
ments because they are not very susceptible Reserve Problem 50a (question pool)
to corrosion by water vapor.
Select T/F for each of the following statements regard-
(b) Aluminum is not very workable at high tem- ing various metals & alloys:
peratures in air, in terms of extrusion and roll-
(a) Nickel is majority component (by mass) in
ing, because a non-protective oxide grows and
certain superalloys such as WaspaloyTM.
consumes the metal, converting it to a hard
and brittle ceramic. (b) Tungsten is the lowest density metal that has
structural use.
(c) Aluminum alloys are generally superior to
pure aluminum, in terms of yield strength, (c) Tantalum offers extremely good corrosion
because their microstructures often contain resistance, especially at low temperatures.
precipitate phases that strain the lattice, (d) Magnesium metal is very similar to aluminum
thereby hardening the alloy relative to pure in terms of its physical and mechanical
aluminum. properties.
(d) Compared to other metals, like steel, pure alu- (e) Beryllium metal is commonly used as an
minum is very resistant to failure via fatigue. alloying agent in copper metal.
(e) Aluminum exhibits one of the highest melting
points of all metals, which makes it difficult
and expensive to cast.
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-71

Reserve Question 51: Alumina content of fireclays Reserve Problem 57


Increasing the alumina (Al2O3) content of fireclays Find the maximum temperature to which the follow-
results in ing two magnesia–alumina refractory materials may
(a) an increase in maximum service temperature. be heated before a liquid phase will appear.
(b) a decrease in maximum service temperature. (a) A spinel-bonded alumina material of compo-
sition 95 wt% Al2O3–5 wt% MgO.
Reserve Question 52: Alumina in silica refractories (b) A magnesia–alumina spinel of composi-
The high-temperature performance of silica refrac- tion 65 wt% Al2O3–35 wt% MgO. Consult
tories is compromised by the presence of even small Figure 10.24.
concentrations of alumina (Al2O3).
Reserve Question 58: Abrasive materials
(a) True
Materials that are used as abrasive ceramics include
(b) False
which of the following?
Reserve Question 53: Porosity effects (a) Diamond
As the porosity of refractory ceramic bricks increases, (b) Silicon carbide
(a) Strength decreases. (c) Tungsten carbide
(b) Strength increases. (d) Aluminum oxide
(c) Chemical resistance decreases. (e) Silica sand
(d) Chemical resistance increases. (f) Titanium dioxide
(e) Thermal insulation decreases. Reserve Question 59: Abrasive properties
(f) Thermal insulation increases. Which of the following are properties required for
abrasive ceramics?
Reserve Question 54: Silica in basic refractories
(a) High wear resistance
The presence of silica (SiO2) in basic refractory
(b) High temperature stability
ceramics is beneficial to their high-temperature
performance. (c) Low temperature stability
(a) True (d) High toughness
(b) False (e) High ductility

Reserve Question 55: Slag application of basic Reserve Question 60: Cement consumption
refractories Which of the following cement materials is consumed
Basic refractory ceramics are often used for the con- in the largest tonnages?
tainment of slags that are rich in (a) Portland cement
(a) silica. (b) Plaster of Paris
(b) CaO. (c) Lime
(c) MgO.
Reserve Question 61: Hardening mechanism
Reserve Question 56: Slag application of silica of lime
refractories The hardening of lime is associated with
Silica refractory ceramics are often used for the con- (a) a drying process.
tainment of slags that are rich in
(b) A chemical reaction involving water (i.e.
(a) silica. hydration).
(b) CaO. (c) A chemical reaction involving compound
(c) MgO. other than water.
R-72 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 62: Hardening mechanism of Reserve Question 65: Plastics


Portland cement Which of the following polymers are classified as plastics?
The hardening of Portland cement is associated with (a) Polyethylene
(a) a drying process. (b) Polypropylene
(b) A chemical reaction involving water (i.e. (c) Poly(vinyl chloride)
hydration).
(d) Polystyrene
(c) A chemical reaction involving a compound
(e) The epoxies
other than water.
(f) The polyesters
Reserve Question 63: Fluorocarbons (g) Rubber
Which of these polymers are most resistant to at- (h) Polyisoprene
tack by chemicals and, as such, are often used as (i) Polychloroprene
coatings?
(a) Fluorocarbons (c) Polyethylene Reserve Question 66: Crosslinking of elastomers
(b) Polystyrene (d) Rubber Elastomers must have some crosslinking.
(a) True
Reserve Question 64: Optical transparency (b) False
For applications that require optical transparency, a
polymer must be which of the following: Reserve Question 67: Fiber molecular weight
(a) Amorphous. For fiber applications, the molecular weight of a poly-
mer should be
(b) Semicrystalline with very small crystallites.
(a) Relatively high.
(c) Semicrystalline with very large crystallites.
(b) Relatively low.
(d) Crystalline.

CHAPTER 14 SYNTHESIS, FABRICATION, AND PROCESSING OF MATERIALS

Reserve Question 01: Advantages of hot vs cold Reserve Question 04: Forging
working Forging operations normally take place at
Which type of forming operation produces a higher (a) Low temperature
quality surface finish, better mechanical properties,
and closer dimensional control of the finished piece? (b) Room temperature
(a) Cold working (c) High temperature
(b) Hot working Reserve Question 05: Hot working
Reserve Question 02: Cold working Hot working takes place at a temperature that is
above a metal’s
Cold working takes place at a temperature that is
below a metal’s (a) melting temperature
(a) Melting temperature (b) recrystallization temperature
(b) Recrystallization temperature (c) eutectoid temperature
(c) Eutectoid temperature (d) glass transition temperature
(d) Glass transition temperature Reserve Question 06: Metal forming
Which of the following are forming operations?
Reserve Question 03: Deformation in hot vs cold
working (a) Forging (e) Powder metallurgy
Which type of forming operation has lower deforma- (b) Rolling (f) Welding
tion energy requirements? (c) Extrusion (g) Continuous casting
(a) Cold working (d) Drawing (h) Die casting
(b) Hot working
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-73

Reserve Question 07: Annealing Reserve Question 15: Normalizing cooling


Which of the following may occur during annealing? A normalizing heat treatment is terminated by cooling in
(a) Stresses may be relieved. (a) Air
(b) Ductility may be increased. (b) A furnace
(c) Toughness may be increased.
Reserve Question 16: Powder metallurgy
(d) A specific microstructure may be produced.
The density of a piece produced by powder metallurgy
Reserve Question 08: Annealing temperature may be the same as the parent material.
How does increasing the annealing temperature influ- (a) True
ence the rate of an annealing process? (b) False
(a) Increases the rate
(b) Decreases the rate Reserve Question 17: Spheroidizing
A spheroidizing heat treatment is normally used on
Reserve Question 09: Full annealing which type(s) of steels?
Full annealing is used on which types of steels? (a) Low-carbon steels
(a) Low-carbon steels (b) Medium-carbon steels
(b) Medium-carbon steels (c) High-carbon steels
(c) High-carbon steels
Reserve Problem 18
Reserve Question 10: Full annealing temperature
Give the approximate minimum temperature at
Full annealing is accomplished by heating at a tempera- which it is possible to austenitize each of the fol-
ture approximately how many degrees Celsius above lowing iron–carbon alloys during a normalizing heat
either A3 line (for compositions less than the eutectoid) treatment:
or A1 line (for compositions greater than the eutectoid)
(a) 0.20 wt% C
(a) 25°C (d) 55°C
(b) 0.76 wt% C
(b) 40°C (e) 70°C
(c) 0.95 wt% C.
(c) 50°C
Reserve Question 11: Full annealing cooling Reserve Problem 19
A full annealing heat treatment is terminated by Give the approximate temperature at which it is desir-
cooling in able to heat each of the following iron–carbon alloys
during a full anneal heat treatment:
(a) Air (b) A furnace
(a) 0.25 wt% C
Reserve Question 12: Metals for powder metallurgy (b) 0.45 wt% C
For which type of metals is powder metallurgy par- (c) 0.85 wt% C
ticularly suited?
(d) 1.10 wt% C.
(a) Metals having high melting temperatures
(b) Metals having low melting temperatures Reserve Question 20: Cooling rate–Geometry I
Reserve Question 13: Normalizing The smaller the ratio of surface are to the mass of steel
specimen,
Normalizing of a ferrous alloy causes the average
grain size to (a) The slower the cooling rate, and consequently,
the shallower the hardening effect
(a) Increase (b) Decrease
(b) The slower the cooling rate, and consequently,
Reserve Question 14: Normalizing temperature the deeper the hardening effect
Normalizing is accomplished by heating at a tempera- (c) The faster the cooling rate, and consequently,
ture at least how many degrees Celsius above the up- the shallower the hardening effect
per critical temperature? (d) The faster the cooling rate, and consequently,
(a) 25°C (d) 55°C the deeper the hardening effect
(b) 40°C (e) 70°C
(c) 50°C
R-74 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Question 21: Cooling rate– Reserve Question 27: Quenching media
Geometry II Which of the following sequences correctly indicates
Based upon a specimen’s surface area-to-mass ratio, the severity of quench order of the three quenching
which geometrical shape is more amenable to harden- media, from least severe to most severe?
ing by quenching? (a) Water; oil; air
(a) Irregular with edges and corners (b) Water; air; oil
(b) Regular and rounded (c) Oil; water; air
(d) Air; oil; water
Reserve Question 22: Jominy end-quench test
composition (e) Air; water; oil
An alloy steel (containing Ni, Cr, Mo, etc.) may be
Reserve Question 28: Quenching media–steel
hardened to a greater degree than an unalloyed steel.
This behavior is due to the presence of the alloying el- Which of the three quenching media is most com-
ements that delay austenite-to-pearlite and austenite- monly used for alloy steels?
to-bainite reactions. (a) Oil
(a) True (b) Water
(b) False (c) Air

Reserve Question 23: Jominy end-quench test Reserve Question 29: Severity of quench
cooling rate The more “severe” a quench,
The rate of heat transfer from the specimen during (a) The more rapid the quench.
a Jominy end-quench test is nearly independent of
composition. (b) The less rapid the quench.
(a) True Reserve Question 30: Glass forming methods
(b) False Match each product with the glass forming method
that is used to produce it.
Reserve Question 24: Martensitic content vs
strength I Dishes
For parts that are to be used in relatively high stress • Drawing
applications, what percentage of the part’s interior • Blowing
should be martensite?
• Pressing
(a) 40% (e) 80%
• Fiber forming
(b) 50% (f) 90%
Light bulbs
(c) 60% (g) 100%
• Blowing
(d) 70%
• Pressing
Reserve Question 25: Martensitic content vs • Fiber forming
strength II
• Drawing
For parts that are to be used in moderately stressed
applications, what percentage of the part’s interior Rods
should be martensite? • Pressing
(a) 40% (e) 80% • Fiber forming
(b) 50% (f) 90% • Drawing
(c) 60% (g) 100% • Blowing
(d) 70% Fibers
Reserve Question 26: Quenching • Blowing
During a quenching treatment, it is possible to cool the • Drawing
specimen at a uniform rate throughout the entire piece. • Fiber forming
(a) True (b) False • Pressing
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-75

Reserve Question 31: Glass phases Reserve Question 33: Thermal stress reduction
Which of the following represents the correct phase Once thermal stresses have been introduced into a
transformation sequence as a glass material is heated? ceramic piece, it is impossible to remove them.
(a) Solid; supercooled liquid; liquid (a) True (b) False
(b) Solid; liquid; supercooled liquid Reserve Question 34: Thermal tempering
(c) Supercooled liquid; solid; liquid The strength of a glass piece may be improved by in-
(d) Supercooled liquid; liquid; solid ducing thermal compressive residual surface stresses.
(e) Liquid; supercooled liquid; solid (a) True (b) False
(f) Liquid; solid; supercooled liquid
Reserve Question 35: Thermal tempering stresses
Reserve Question 32: Temperature points relative Thermal tempering results in the introduction of
to glasses (a) compressive stresses on the surface
Match the viscosity values with the names of their cor- (b) compressive stresses internally
responding temperature points. (c) tensile stresses on the surface
100 Pa-s (d) tensile stresses internally
• Melting point
Reserve Question 36: Thermal tempering
• Working point temperature
• Softening point During thermal tempering, a glass piece is heated to
• Annealing point a temperature
• Strain point (a) below the glass transition temperature
103 Pa-s (b) above the glass transition temperature
• Softening point (c) below the softening point
• Annealing point (d) above the softening point
• Strain point Reserve Question 37: Particle size of clay products
• Working point The larger the initial particle size of a clay-based ce-
• Melting point ramic body that has been dried,
4 × 106 Pa-s (a) the lower the shrinkage
• Working point (b) the greater the shrinkage
• Softening point Reserve Question 38: Vitrification
• Annealing point As the vitrification of clay-based products increases,
• Strain point which of the following also increase(s)?
• Melting point (a) Shrinkage (c) Durability
1012 Pa-s (b) Strength (d) Density
• Softening point Reserve Question 39: Water content of clay
• Melting point products
• Working point During drying, the greater the initial water content of
• Strain point a clay-based ceramic body,
• Annealing point (a) the greater the shrinkage
3 × 1013 Pa-s (b) the lower the shrinkage
• Annealing point Reserve Question 40: Plastic deformation in
• Strain point powder pressing
• Working point During the powder pressing of ceramic pieces, plastic
• Melting point deformation of the particles occurs.
• Softening point (a) True (b) False
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Reserve Question 41: Powder pressing Reserve Question 42: Powder pressing techniques
Which of the following ceramic products are normally If a ceramic piece is desired that is dense and, in ad-
produced using powder pressing? dition, is to experience very little or no grain growth
(a) Clay ceramics during its processing, which of the following powder
pressing techniques should be used?
(b) Electronic ceramics
(a) Uniaxial pressing, followed by firing.
(c) Magnetic ceramics
(b) Isostatic pressing, followed by firing.
(d) Refractory ceramics
(c) Hot pressing.
(e) Glass ceramics

CHAPTER 15 COMPOSTIES

Reserve Question 01: Hardness matrix vs dispersed Reserve Question 06: Critical fiber length
For composite materials, which is phase is normally What is the order of magnitude critical length of glass
harder? and carbon fibers in composites?
(a) The matrix phase (a) 0.01 mm (d) 10.0 mm
(b) The dispersed phase (b) 0.1 mm (e) 100 mm
Reserve Question 02: Particle content (c) 1.0 mm
As particle content is increased, how does the strength Reserve Problem 07a (question pool)
a particle-reinforced composite change? Such that the bond strength across the fiber-epoxy in-
(a) it increases terface is [s] MPa, and the shear yield strength of the
(b) it decreases epoxy is [y] MPa, compute the minimum fiber length, in
millimeters, to guarantee that the fibers are conveying an
Reserve Question 03: Cermets optimum fraction of force that is applied to the compos-
In order to produce very hard cermet (ceramic-metal) ite. The tensile strength of these carbon fibers is [f] MPa.
composites, what volume percent of the particulate Reserve Problem 08: Reinforcement efficiency I
phase is normally used?
For an aligned fibrous composite, when a stress is ap-
(a) > 50 vol% plied in a direction that is parallel to the fibers, what
(b) > 60 vol% is the reinforcement efficiency?
(c) > 70 vol% (a) 0 (d) 3∕4
(d) > 80 vol% (b) 1∕5 (e) 1
(e) > 90 vol% 3
(c) ∕8
Reserve Question 04: Dispersion-strengthened Reserve Problem 09: Reinforcement efficiency II
composite vs precipitation-hardened alloy II For an aligned fibrous composite, when a stress is ap-
Which material retains its strength better at elevated plied perpendicular to the fibers, what is the reinforce-
temperatures? ment efficiency?
(a) A dispersion-strengthened composite (a) 0 (d) 3∕4
(b) A precipitation-hardened alloy (b) 1∕5 (e) 1
3
(c) ∕8
Reserve Question 05: Continuous fibers
The length of continuous fibers is typically Reserve Problem 10: Reinforcement efficiency III
(a) l > 5 lc For a fibrous composite with fibers that are randomly
(b) l > 15 lc and uniformly oriented within a specific plane, when
a stress is applied in any direction within the plane of
(c) l > 25 lc
the fibers, what is the reinforcement efficiency?
(d) l > 35 lc
(a) 0 (d) 3∕4
(e) l > 45 lc 1
(b) ∕5 (e) 1
(c) 3∕8
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-77

Reserve Problem 11: Reinforcement efficiency IV Reserve Problem 18a (question pool)
For a fibrous composite with fibers that are uniformly The figure below depicts a continuous aligned fiber-
distributed and randomly oriented in all directions, reinforced composite featuring carbon fiber and
when a stress is applied in any direction, what is the epoxy. If the elastic moduli of the composite compo-
reinforcement efficiency? nents are [m] GPa and [f] GPa, what is the expected
(a) 0 (d) 3∕4 modulus, in GPa, for the depicted loading scenario if
1 the fibers comprise [v] vol% of the composite?
(b) ∕5 (e) 1
(c) 3∕8
Reserve Question 12: Applied load
A stress-strain test is performed on an aligned fibrous
composite such that the force is applied in the longi-
tudinal direction. During the initial stage of the test,
which phase bears most of the load?
(a) Fibers (b) Matrix
Reserve Question 13: Composite failure
Once the fibers fail in a fibrous composite, cata-
strophic failure of the piece takes place.
(a) True (b) False
Reserve Question 14: Continuous fiber orientation Reserve Problem 19a (question pool)
How are continuous fibers typically oriented in fi- The figure below depicts the elastic modulus rules-
brous composites? of-mixtures for an aligned and continuous fiber-rein-
(a) Aligned forced epoxy composite. What is the composite modu-
(b) Partially oriented lus, measured parallel to the fiber alignment axis, for a
sample containing 80 vol% fiber? Note that the volume
(c) Randomly oriented
fraction axis is intentionally unlabeled. You should be
Reserve Question 15: Discontinuous fiber orientation able to discern this vol% label for yourself based on the
logic for producing a structural composite.
How are discontinuous fibers typically oriented in
fibrous composites?
(a) Aligned
(b) Partially oriented
(c) Randomly oriented
Reserve Question 16: Discontinuous vs continuous
fiber use
If the fiber orientation is random, which type of fibers
is normally used?
(a) Discontinuous (b) Continuous
Reserve Problem 17a (question pool)
Select T/F for each of the following statements:
(a) Composites are single-phase materials by
definition.
(b) The term “composite” applies to materials
that feature polymeric materials only.
(c) Structural composites are, in general, highly (a) 5 GPa (e) 20 GPa
regarded for their specific strengths. (b) 7.5 GPa (f) 25 GPa
(d) Composites featuring continuous and aligned (c) 10 GPa (g) 30 GPa
fibers for reinforcement generally offer prop-
(d) 15 GPa
erties that are highly isotropic compared to
most metals (random polycrystals).
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Reserve Problem 20a (question pool) Reserve Question 22: Fiber types
The figure below depicts the elastic modulus rules- Match each fiber type with its description.
of-mixtures for an aligned and continuous fiber-
Whiskers
reinforced epoxy composite. What is the composite
modulus, measured parallel to the fiber alignment • Polycrystalline or amorphous materials with
axis, for a sample containing 80 vol% fiber? Note that small diameters
the volume fraction axis is intentionally unlabeled. • Single crystals with extremely large length-to-
You should be able to discern this vol% label for diameter ratios
yourself based on the logic for producing a structural • Metals having relatively large diameters
composite.
Fibers
• Single crystals with extremely large length-to-
diameter ratios
• Metals having relatively large diameters
• Polycrystalline or amorphous materials with
small diameters
Wires
• Metals having relatively large diameters
• Polycrystalline or amorphous materials with
small diameters
• Single crystals with extremely large length-to-
diameter ratios

Reserve Question 23: Fiber properties


For a composite material, which phase normally has
the higher elastic modulus?
(a) Fiber phase
(a) 5 GPa
(b) Matrix phase
(b) 7.5 GPa
(c) 10 GPa
Reserve Question 24: Matrix properties
(d) 15 GPa
For a composite material, how does the ductility of the
(e) 20 GPa matrix phase normally compare with the ductility of
(f) 25 GPa the dispersed phase?
(g) 30 GPa (a) more ductile
(b) less ductile
Reserve Question 21: Fiber materials
Which of the following materials are typically used as Reserve Question 25: Aramid fiber
fibers? composites
(a) Graphite/carbon Aramid fiber-reinforced composites have very high
(b) Silicon carbide tensile strengths and relatively low compressive
(c) Silicon nitride strengths.
(d) Aluminum oxide (a) True
(e) Glass (b) False
(f) Boron
(g) Steel
(h) Tungsten
(i) Molybdenum
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-79

Reserve Question 26: Aramid fibers Reserve Question 30: Ceramic-matrix


Which of aramid and metal fibers have higher strength- composites
to-weight ratios? Compared to other ceramic materials, ceramic-matrix
(a) Aramid fibers (b) Metal fibers composites have better/higher
(a) fracture toughnesses
Reserve Question 27: Carbon fiber composites (b) oxidation resistance
Carbon fiber-reinforced composites have which of the (c) stability at elevated temperatures
following properties?
Reserve Question 31: Transformation-toughened
(a) Relatively high strengths
composites
(b) Relatively high stiffnesses
Which of the following materials are typically used
(c) High service temperatures (>200°C) as stabilizers in transformation-toughened ceramic-
matrix composites?
Reserve Question 28: Whisker materials
(a) CaO
Which of the following materials are typically used as
whiskers? (b) MgO
(a) graphite/carbon (c) Y2O3
(b) silicon carbide (d) CeO
(c) silicon nitride (e) Al2O3
(d) aluminum oxide (f) SiC
(e) glass Reserve Question 32: Carbon-carbon
(f) boron composites
(g) steel Carbon-carbon composites exhibit which of the fol-
(h) tungsten lowing properties/characteristics?
(i) molybdenum (a) High tensile moduli at elevated temperatures
(b) High tensile strengths at elevated temperatures
Reserve Question 29: Wire materials (c) Resistance to creep
Which of the following materials are typically used as (d) Large fracture toughness values
wires in composites? (e) High thermal conductivities
(a) graphite/carbon (f) Low coefficients of thermal expansion
(b) silicon carbide (g) Resistance to oxidation at elevated tem-
(c) silicon nitride peratures
(d) aluminum oxide (h) Low cost
(e) glass Reserve Question 33: Laminar composites
(f) boron Laminar composites have high strengths in all direc-
(g) steel tions (in three dimensions).
(h) tungsten (a) True
(i) molybdenum (b) False
R-80 • Reserve Questions and Problems

Reserve Problem 34a (question pool) Reserve Problem 35a (question pool)
The figure below depicts four equal-sized composite The figure below depicts four equal-sized compos-
plates created by laminating separate sheets of uni- ite plates created by laminating separate sheets of
directional Kevlar reinforced polyester. Which of the unidirectional Kevlar reinforced polyester. Which of
following laminate configurations would exhibit the the following laminate configurations is expected to
lowest strain if elastically loaded with an axial force F, exhibit the most anisotropic mechanical properties?
as depicted below? Select (e) if the strains for each of Select (e) if the laminate configurations exhibit an
the laminate configurations are equivalent. equivalent degree of anisotropy.

(a) (a)

(b)
(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(d)

Reserve Question 36: Sandwich panels


The strong outer sheets of sandwich panels are sepa-
rated by a layer of material that is
(a) less dense than the outer sheet material
(b) more dense than the outer sheet material
Reserve Questions and Problems • R-81

CHAPTER 16 CORROSION AND DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS

Reserve Problem 01: Electrochemical cell Reserve Question 05: Galvanic series I
temperature Metals near the top of the galvanic series are
An electrochemical cell is constructed such that on one (a) Cathodic (c) Unreactive
side a pure lead electrode is in contact with a solution
(b) Anodic (d) Reactive
containing Pb2+ ions at a concentration of 0.002 M.
The other cell half consists of a pure nickel electrode Reserve Question 06: Galvanic series II
that is immersed in a solution of Ni2+ ions having a
Metals near the bottom of the galvanic series are
concentration of 0.5 M. Given that the standard elec-
trode potentials for lead and nickel are −0.126 and (a) Cathodic (c) Unreactive
−0.250 V, respectively, at what temperature will the (b) Anodic (d) Reactive
potential between the two electrodes be −0.017 V?
Reserve Question 07: Metal oxidation/
Reserve Question 02: Chemical attack resistance reduction
Which material type is more resistant to attack by Metal ions in solution may only be oxidized.
acidic and alkaline solutions?
(a) True (b) False
(a) Polymeric materials
(b) Metallic materials Reserve Question 08: Multiple reduction
reactions
Reserve Question 03: EMF–least reactive In a corrosion process, only one reduction reaction is
Below are shown, for five metals, reduction reactions possible.
and standard electrode potential values. Which of (a) True
these metals is the least reactive?
(b) False
Standard electrode potential
Electrode reaction (V ) Reserve Question 09: Overall electrochemical
reaction
Au3+ + 3 e− → Au +1.420
− An overall electrochemical reaction must consist of
Cu 2+
+ 2 e → Cu +0.340
at least
Ni2+ + 2 e− → Ni −0.250
(a) A single reduction reaction
Fe 2+ +2 e− → Fe −0.440
(b) A single oxidation reaction
Na+ + e− → Na −2.924
(c) A single reduction reaction and a single oxi-
(a) Au (d) Fe dation reaction
(b) Cu (e) Na Reserve Question 10: Oxidation I
(c) Ni Oxidation of an atom involves the
Reserve Question 04: EMF–most reactive (a) Loss of electrons
Below are shown, for five metals, reduction reactions (b) Gain of electrons
and standard electrode potential values. Which of
these metals is the most reactive? Reserve Question 11: Oxidation II
Oxidation takes place at the
Standard electrode potential
(a) Anode
Electrode reaction (V )
(b) Cathode
Au3+ + 3 e− → Au +1.420
Cu2+ + 2 e− → Cu +0.340 Reserve Question 12: Oxidation III
− Which of the following is/are oxidation reactions?
Ni 2+
+ 2 e → Ni −0.250
Fe 2+ −
+ 2 e → Fe −0.440 (a) Fe → Fe2+ + 2 e−
+
Na + e → Na −
−2.924 (b) Al → Al3+ + 3 e−
(a) Au (d) Fe (c) 2 H+ + 2 e− → H2
(b) Cu (e) Na (d) H2 → 2 H+ + 2 e−
(c) Ni
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Reserve Question 13: Oxidation of metals Reserve Question 20: Environmental effects
Most metals and alloys are subject to oxidation. Which of the following factors may influence the
(a) True corrosion rates of materials?
(b) False (a) Fluid velocity
(b) Temperature
Reserve Question 14: Reduction I (c) Fluid composition
Reduction of an atom involves the
Reserve Question 21: Forms of corrosion–crevice
(a) loss of electrons corrosion
(b) gain of electrons Which of the following describes crevice corrosion?
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur
Reserve Question 15: Reduction II
randomly over the surface.
Reduction takes place at the
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions
(a) anode are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte.
(b) cathode (c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
Reserve Question 16: Reduction III electrolyte.
Which of the following are reduction reactions? (d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at
(a) Fe → Fe2+ + 2 e− (c) 2 H+ + 2 e− → H2 the surface defect.
(b) Al → Al3+ + 3 e− (d) H2 → 2 H+ + 2 e− (e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along
grain boundaries.
Reserve Question 17: Activation and concentration (f) One element is preferentially removed as a
polarizations I result of corrosion.
Match the polarization conditions with their (g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
descriptions of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
or wear.
Reaction rate is controlled by the slowest step in the (h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
electrochemical reaction. of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive
• Activation polarization environment.
• Concentration polarization Reserve Question 22: Forms of corrosion–erosion
Reaction rate is controlled by the diffusion of ions in corrosion
solution. Which of the following describes erosion corrosion?
• Activation polarization (a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran-
• Concentration polarization domly over the surface.
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions
Reserve Question 18: Passivity–maintenance are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte.
Once a metal has become passivated, it will always (c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
remain so. concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
(a) True electrolyte.
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at
(b) False
the surface defect.
Reserve Question 19: Passivity–metals (e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along
grain boundaries.
Alloys of which of the following metals may passivate?
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a
(a) Chromium result of corrosion.
(b) Iron (g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
(c) Nickel of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
(d) Titanium or wear.
(e) Copper (h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive
(f) Gold environment.
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Reserve Question 23: Forms of corrosion– Reserve Question 25: Forms of corrosion–
galvanic corrosion pitting
Which of the following describes galvanic corrosion? Which of the following describes pitting?
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran- (a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran-
domly over the surface. domly over the surface.
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions (b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions
are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte. are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte.
(c) Corrosion that results from a difference in (c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
electrolyte. electrolyte.
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at (d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at
the surface defect. the surface defect.
(e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along (e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along
grain boundaries. grain boundaries.
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a (f) One element is preferentially removed as a
result of corrosion. result of corrosion.
(g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action (g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
or wear. or wear.
(h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action (h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive
environment. environment.

Reserve Question 24: Forms of corrosion–


Reserve Question 26: Forms of corrosion–selective
intergranular corrosion
leaching
Which of the following describes intergranular
Which of the following describes selective leaching?
corrosion?
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran-
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran-
domly over the surface.
domly over the surface.
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions
are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte.
are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte.
(c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
(c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
electrolyte.
electrolyte.
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at
the surface defect.
the surface defect.
(e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along
(e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along
grain boundaries.
grain boundaries.
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a
result of corrosion.
result of corrosion.
(g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
(g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
or wear.
or wear.
(h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
(h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive
environment.
environment.
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Reserve Question 27: Forms of corrosion–stress Reserve Question 30: Corrosion prevention–
corrosion cathodic protection
Which of the following describes stress corrosion? Cathodic protection reduces the corrosion rate of a
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran- metal when an electrical connection is made to an-
domly over the surface. other metal that is
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions (a) lower in the galvanic series
are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte. (b) higher in the galvanic series
(c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the Reserve Question 31: Corrosion prevention–
electrolyte. temperature
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at In most instances, one way to reduce the corrosion
the surface defect. rate is to
(e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along (a) Increase the fluid temperature.
grain boundaries.
(b) Decrease the fluid temperature.
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a
result of corrosion.
Reserve Question 32: Galvanizing
(g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion Galvanizing involves applying a layer of what metal to
or wear. the surface of steel?
(h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action (a) zinc
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive (b) iron
environment. (c) copper
Reserve Question 28: Forms of corrosion–uniform (d) nickel
corrosion (e) aluminum
Which of the following describes uniform corrosion?
(a) Oxidation and reduction reactions occur ran- Reserve Question 33: Pilling–Bedworth ratio I
domly over the surface. Given the following metal–Pilling-Bedworth ratio
(b) Two metals/alloys of different compositions combinations, which metals are expected to form pro-
are coupled while exposed to an electrolyte. tective coatings?
(c) Corrosion that results from a difference in
concentration of ions or dissolved gases in the
electrolyte. Metal P-B Ratio
(d) Localized corrosion that may be initiated at Aluminum 1.28
the surface defect. Chromium 1.99
(e) Corrosion that occurs preferentially along Copper 1.68
grain boundaries. Lithium 0.57
(f) One element is preferentially removed as a Molybdenum 3.40
result of corrosion. Silicon 2.27
(g) Corrosion resulting from the combined action Sodium 0.57
of chemical attach and mechanical abrasion
or wear.
(a) aluminum
(h) Corrosion resulting from the combined action
of an applied tensile stress and a corrosive (b) chromium
environment. (c) copper
(d) lithium
Reserve Question 29: Fresh vs seawater
(e) molybdenum
Which water environment is more corrosive?
(f) silicon
(a) Fresh water
(g) sodium
(b) Seawater
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Reserve Question 34: Pilling—Bedworth ratio II Reserve Question 35: Polymer degradation
Given the following metal–Pilling-Bedworth ratio Polymer degradation may occur from exposure to or
combinations, which metals are not expected to form as a result of which of the following?
protective coatings? (a) Electrochemical reactions
(b) Physiochemical reactions
Metal P-B Ratio (c) Swelling
Aluminum 1.28
(d) Heat
Chromium 1.99
(e) Radiation
Copper 1.68
Lithium 0.57 Reserve Question 36: Swelling
Molybdenum 3.40 The swelling of a polymer results in it becoming
Silicon 2.27 (a) Softer
Sodium 0.57 (b) Harder
Reserve Question 37: Swelling reduction
(a) aluminum
Polymer deterioration by swelling may be reduced by
(b) chromium
(a) Increasing the degree of crosslinking
(c) copper
(b) Decreasing the degree of crosslinking
(d) lithium
(c) Increasing the molecular weight
(e) molybdenum
(d) Decreasing the molecular weight
(f) silicon
(e) Increasing the degree of crystallinity
(g) sodium
(f) Decreasing the degree of crystallinity

CHAPTER 17 THERMAL PROPERTIES

Reserve Question 01: Constant pressure vs Reserve Question 05: Material thermal
constant volume heat capacity expansion
For a given material, which heat capacity is greater? Which of the following material types typically
(a) At constant pressure, Cp . has the largest values of the coefficient of thermal
expansion?
(b) At constant volume, Cv .
(a) Polymers
Reserve Question 02: Debye temperature I (b) Metals
Below the Debye temperature, Cv is virtually inde- (c) Ceramics
pendent of temperature.
(a) True Reserve Question 06: Thermal expansion and
atomic bonding energy
(b) False
The greater the atomic bonding energy,
Reserve Question 03: Debye temperature II (a) The larger the interatomic spacing change
For most solid materials, the Debye temperature is with increasing temperature.
below room temperature. (b) The smaller the interatomic spacing change
(a) True with increasing temperature.
(b) False (c) The larger the value of αl.
(d) The smaller the value of αl.
Reserve Question 04: Electron contributions
In which of the following thermal phenomena do free Reserve Question 07: Thermal expansion anisotropy
electrons play a role? When heated, most materials expand equally in all
(a) Thermal conductivity directions.
(b) Thermal expansion (a) True (b) False
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Reserve Problem 08 Reserve Question 13: Thermal shock resistance


The difference between the specific heats at constant Which of the following properties lead to a high de-
pressure and volume is described by the expression gree of thermal shock resistance?
α2v v0 T (a) High fracture strength
Cp − Cv =
β (b) Low fracture strength
where αv is the volume coefficient of thermal ex- (c) High thermal conductivity
pansion, v0 is the specific volume (i.e. volume per (d) Low thermal conductivity
unit mass, or the reciprocal of density), β is the (e) High modulus of elasticity
compressibility, and T is the absolute temperature.
(f) Low modulus of elasticity
Compute the values of Cv, at room temperature (293
K) for copper and nickel using the data in Table (g) High coefficient of thermal expansion
17.1, assuming that αv = 3αl and given that the val- (h) Low coefficient of thermal expansion
ues for β for Cu and Ni are 8.35 × 10−12 and 5.51 ×
10−12(Pa)−1, respectively. Reserve Question 14: Thermal stress
The heating of a homogeneous and isotropic rod of
Reserve Question 09: Material thermal solid material for which axial motion is restrained,
conductivity results in which type of thermal stresses?
Which of the following material types typically has the (a) Compressive
largest values of the thermal conductivity?
(b) Tensile
(a) Polymers
(b) Metals Reserve Problem 15
(c) Ceramics (a) If a rod of 1025 steel 0.5 m (19.7 in.) long is
heated from 20°C to 80°C (68°F to 176°F) while
Reserve Question 10: Thermal conductivity its ends are maintained rigid, determine the
of ceramics type and magnitude of stress that develops.
Assume that at 20°C the rod is stress-free.
In the vicinity of room temperature, how do the ther-
mal conductivities of ceramics change as the tempera- (b) What will be the stress magnitude if a rod 1 m
ture increases? (39.4 in.) long is used?
(a) they decrease (c) If the rod in part (a) is cooled from 20°C to
−10°C (68°F to 14°F), what type and magni-
(b) they increase tude of stress will result?
Reserve Question 11: Thermal conductivity of Reserve Problem 16
polycrystalline vs single crystal To what temperature would 23.0 kg of some mate-
How do thermal conductivities of single crystals and rial at 100°C be raised if 255 kJ of heat is supplied?
polycrystalline materials compare? Assume a cp value of 423 J/kg-K for this material.
(a) ksingle crystal > kpolycrystalline (a) 26.2°C (c) 126°C
(b) ksingle crystal < kpolycrystalline (b) 73.8°C (d) 152°C

Reserve Question 12: Thermal shock in brittle Reserve Problem 17


materials A rod of some material 0.50 m long elongates 0.40
mm on heating from 50°C to 151°C. What is the value
Which of rapid heating or rapid cooling is more likely
of the linear coefficient of thermal expansion for this
to inflict thermal shock in brittle materials?
material?
(a) Rapid cooling
(a) 5.30 × 10–6 (°C)–1 (c) 1.60 × 10–5 (°C)–1
(b) Rapid heating
(b) 7.92 × 10–6 (°C)–1 (d) 1.24 × 10–6 (°C)–1
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Reserve Problem 18 Reserve Problem 20a (question pool)


Which of the following sets of properties leads to a Which of the following 1 kg samples is expected to
high degree of thermal shock resistance? change temperature the least if 100 kJ of heat is per-
(a) High fracture strength fectly transferred to each of them at a constant pres-
sure of 1 atmosphere. The initial temperature of each
High thermal conductivity
specimen is 25oC.
High modulus of elasticity
(a) Aluminum
High coefficient of thermal expansion
(b) Copper
(b) Low fracture strength
(c) Gold
Low thermal conductivity
(d) Borosilicate Glass
Low modulus of elasticity
(e) Polystyrene
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
(c) High fracture strength Reserve Problem 21a (question pool)
High thermal conductivity If you were to locally heat identical geometry plates of
the materials listed below with the same heat source,
Low modulus of elasticity
which would increase in temperature the fastest?
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
(a) Polystyrene
(d) Low fracture strength
(b) Aluminum
Low thermal conductivity
(c) Copper
High modulus of elasticity
(d) Gold
High coefficient of thermal expansion
(e) Borosilicate Glass
Reserve Problem 19a (question pool) Reserve Problem 22
A 10 meter long square bar of 316 stainless steel (edge This ceramic outlier has the highest room-temperature
length of 5 cm, with a modulus of 193 GPa and a yield thermal conductivity of about 2,000 watts per meter
point of 290 MPa) was bolted securely in place when per kelvin, a value that is five time higher than the best
its installation temperature was around [I]oC. What is thermally conductive metals.
the expected thermal stress in the bar when its service
temperature reaches [F]oC? Enter a negative indicate (a) Al2O3 (d) SrTiO3
compressive stress, if necessary. The thermal expansion (b) CaF2 (e) C (diamond)
coefficient of 316 stainless steel is 16.0 × 10−6 1/oC. (c) TiO2

CHAPTER 18 MAGNETIC PROPERTIES

Reserve Question 01: Ferromagnetics Reserve Question 02: Antiferromagnetics


Which two of the following are ferromagnetic materials? Which of the following materials display(s) antifer-
(a) Aluminum oxide romagnetic behavior?
(b) Copper (a) Aluminum oxide
(c) Aluminum (b) Copper
(c) Aluminum
(d) Titanium
(d) Titanium
(e) Iron (α ferrite)
(e) Iron (α ferrite)
(f) Nickel
(f) Nickel
(g) MnO
(g) MnO
(h) Fe3O4
(h) Fe3O4
(i) NiFe204
(i) NiFe204
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Reserve Question 03: Ferrimagnetics Reserve Question 07: Domains and crystals
Which of the following are ferrimagnetic materials? In a polycrystalline material, each grain will always
(a) Aluminum oxide consist of just a single domain.
(b) Copper (a) True
(c) Aluminum (b) False
(d) Titanium
Reserve Problem 08
(e) Iron (α ferrite)
A coil of wire 0.1 m long and having 15 turns carries a
(f) Nickel current of 1.0 A.
(g) MnO (a) Compute the flux density if the coil is within a
(h) Fe3O4 vacuum.
(i) NiFe204 (b) A bar of an iron–silicon alloy, the B-H be-
havior for which is shown in Figure 18.29, is
Reserve Problem 04 positioned within the coil. What is the flux
The formula for yttrium iron garnet (Y3Fe5O12) may density within this bar?
c
be written in the form Y3Fea2Fed3 O12 , where the super- (c) Suppose that a bar of molybdenum is now
scripts a, c, and d represent different sites on which situated within the coil. What current must be
the Y3+ and Fe3+ ions are located. The spin magnetic used to produce the same B field in the Mo as
moments for the Y3+ and Fe3+ ions positioned in the was produced in the iron–silicon alloy part (b)
a and c sites are oriented parallel to one another and using 1.0 A?
antiparallel to the Fe3+ ions in d sites. Compute the
number of Bohr magnetons associated with each Y3+ Reserve Problem 09
ion, given the following information: (1) each unit cell
The following data are for a transformer steel:
consists of eight formula (Y3Fe5O12) units; (2) the unit
cell is cubic with an edge length of 1.2376 nm; (3) the
saturation magnetization for this material is 1.0 × 104 H (A/m) B (tesla) H (A/m) B (tesla)
A/m; and (4) assume that there are 5 Bohr magnetons 0 0 200 1.04
associated with each Fe3+ ion.
10 0.03 400 1.28
Reserve Question 05: Curie temperature 20 0.07 600 1.36
50 0.23 800 1.39
At the Curie temperature, the saturation magnetiza-
tion abruptly diminishes. Which of the following mag- 100 0.70 1000 1.41
netic material types will have Curie temperatures? 150 0.92
(a) Diamagnetics
(b) Paramagnetics (a) What are the values of the initial permeability
and initial relative permeability?
(c) Ferromagnetics
(b) What is the value of the maximum permeabil-
(d) Antiferromagnetics
ity?
(e) Ferrimagnetics
(c) At about what H field does this maximum
permeability occur?
Reserve Question 06: Neel temperature
(d) To what magnetic susceptibility does this
With increasing temperature antiferromagnetic mate-
maximum permeability correspond?
rials eventually become which of the following?
(a) Diamagnetics
Reserve Problem 10
(b) Paramagnetics
Estimate saturation values of H for single-crystal iron
(c) Ferromagnetics in [100], [110], and [111] directions.
(d) Antiferromagnetics
(e) Ferrimagnetics
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Reserve Question 11: Hard/soft materials Reserve Question 13: Hard magnetic materials
Which type(s) of magnetic materials may be classified Which of the following characteristics are displayed
as either soft or hard? by hard magnetic materials?
(a) Diamagnetic (d) Antiferromagnetic (a) A relatively small hysteresis loop.
(b) Paramagnetic (e) Ferrimagnetic (b) A relatively large hysteresis loop.
(c) Ferromagnetic (c) Magnetization and demagnetization may
be achieved using relatively low applied
Reserve Question 12: Soft magnetic materials fields.
Which of the following characteristics are displayed (d) Magnetization and demagnetization require
by soft magnetic materials? relatively high applied fields.
(a) A relatively small hysteresis loop.
(b) A relatively large hysteresis loop. Reserve Problem 14
(c) Magnetization and demagnetization may be Using Equation 18.14, determine which of the super-
achieved using relatively low applied fields. conducting elements in Table 20.7 are superconduct-
ing at 3 K and in a magnetic field of 15,000 A/m.
(d) Magnetization and demagnetization require
relatively high applied fields.

CHAPTER 19 OPTICAL PROPERTIES

Reserve Problem 01: Wavelength calculations Reserve Question 05: Light transmission
What are (a) the frequency and (b) the energy Match the type of light transmission with its description.
(in eV) of a photon of light having a wavelength of
Transmits light with relative little absorption.
8.8 × 10−7 m? The value for Planck’s constant is
4.13 × 10−15 eV-s. Express your answer to part (a) in • Translucent
scientific notation. • Transparent
• Opaque
Reserve Question 02: Visible wavelength
Transmits light diffusely.
What is the order of magnitude wavelength for visible
light? • Opaque
• Translucent
(a) 0.5 Angstroms
• Transparent
(b) 0.5 nanometers
(c) 0.5 micrometers Is impervious to light transmission.
(d) 0.5 millimeters • Transparent
• Opaque
(e) 0.5 meters
• Translucent
(f) 0.5 kilometers
Reserve Question 06: Semiconductor light
Reserve Question 03: Bulk metal light transmission transmission
In the visible spectrum, a thick metal specimen will be In the visible spectrum, a semiconductor that is a
(a) Transparent single crystal and nonporous may be
(b) Translucent (a) Transparent
(c) Opaque (b) Translucent
(c) Opaque
Reserve Question 04: Insulator light transmission
Reserve Question 07: EM radiation and metals
In the visible spectrum, an electrical insulator that is a
To which of the following electromagnetic radiation
single crystal and without porosity is normally
types are bulk metals opaque?
(a) Transparent
(a) radio waves (d) ultraviolet radiation
(b) Opaque (b) microwaves (e) X-rays
(c) Translucent (c) infrared radiation
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Reserve Question 08: Nonmetallic opaqueness Reserve Problem 12a (question pool)
Every nonmetallic material becomes opaque to elec- A collimated beam containing two different frequen-
tromagnetic radiation having some wavelength. cies of light travels through vacuum and is incident on
(a) True a piece of glass. Which of the schematics below depicts
the phenomenon of dispersion within the glass in a
(b) False
qualitatively correct manner? Select (e) if none of the
options are qualitatively correct.
Reserve Question 09: Ceramics and light (a)
transmission
Match the following material types with their light
transmission characteristics.
Single crystal electrical insulators
• Opaque
• Translucent
• Transparent
Polycrystalline and nonporous electrical insulators (b)
• Translucent
• Transparent
• Opaque
Porous electrical insulators
• Transparent
• Opaque
• Translucent
(c)

Reserve Question 10: Index of refraction


For noncubic crystals, the index of refraction is lowest
in the crystallographic direction that has the
(a) Highest atomic packing density
(b) Lowest atomic packing density

Reserve Question 11: Polymer crystallinity and (d)


light transmission
A completely amorphous and nonporous polymer
will be
(a) Transparent
(b) Translucent
(c) Opaque
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Reserve Problem 13a (question pool) Reserve Question 15: Fluorescence and
A beam of light is shined on a thin (sub-millimeter phosphorescence
thick) single crystal wafer of material. The light source Match the luminescence characteristics with their
is special since it can be tuned to provide any wave- descriptions.
length of visible light on demand. The specimen is il-
luminated such that the frequency of light is decreased Reemission of photons occurs in much less than one
over time while the transmitted intensity of the light second after excitation.
is measured. If the sample becomes transparent when • Phosphorescence
the frequency is less than [F] THz, what is the band gap • Fluorescence
of the material, in eV? Assume that an intrinsic excita-
tion of electrons is responsible for the absorption. Reemission of photons occurs in more than one sec-
ond after excitation.
Reserve Problem 14 • Fluorescence
Select the word combination that best completes this • Phosphorescence
statement.
Reserve Question 16: Luminescent materials
When a semiconductor is exposed to a light source, its
intrinsic carrier concentration will increase if the [a] Only pure materials luminesce.
of the light is [b] than band gap of the semiconductor. (a) True
[a] intensity, energy, wavelength, frequency, (b) False
voltage, current, resistance
[b] greater, less

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