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Mechanical Engineering · Q134

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 134

Q134

Addition of copper to aluminium results in

A.
Improvement of casting characteristics
B.
Improvement of corrosion resistance
C.
One of the best known age and precipitation hardening systems
Answer
D.
Improving machinability

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The copper provides substantial increases in strength and facilitates precipitation hardening.
The introduction of copper to aluminum can also reduce ductility and corrosion resistance.