Palladium

question 31

Multiple Choice

Palladium:

• A) has poor corrosion resistance.
• B) has a much lower melting point than gold.
• C) is much harder than gold.
• D) may be used in pure form for dental restorations.
• E) both B and C.

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Definitions:

UNC

A standardized thread design used for bolts, nuts, and screws, characterized by a unified coarse pitch.

Proof Load

A specific load value, often used in testing, that a component or assembly can bear without permanent deformation or failure.

Tensile Strength

A measure of the maximum amount of stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking.

Minimum Yield Strength

The lowest stress at which a material begins to deform permanently, important in material selection for engineering.