1.1.C.1 - Killed Steel
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Practice Questions
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What is killed steel?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'killed' means in steelmaking.
What are blowholes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when gas is trapped in molten material.
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What is killed steel characterized by?
💡 Hint: Remember what 'killed' indicates in metallurgical terms.
True or False: Killed steel is less reliable than semi-killed steel.
💡 Hint: Think about the quality differences between the types of steel.
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Consider a high-pressure steam boiler. Discuss how the properties of killed steel make it preferable for use in this application compared to rimmed steel.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens under high pressure with unstable materials.
You are tasked with selecting materials for a critical civil engineering project. Justify your choice of killed steel over semi-killed steel based on performance and safety.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term implications of material reliability in critical applications.
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