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Susceptibility to sulfidation is determined by the _________ of the material.
Suggested Answer: E
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29 comments · newest first
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Reiko
10 months ago
Nah, tensile strength plays a role too, but not the main one.
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Dorothy
10 months ago
Wait, really? I didn't know that!
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Haley
11 months ago
I thought it was more about corrosion resistance?
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Gabriele
11 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right choice.
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Son
11 months ago
It's all about the chemical composition!
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Shawna
11 months ago
I feel like yield strength was mentioned in a different context, but I can't recall if it affects sulfidation susceptibility directly.
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Malcom
12 months ago
I keep mixing up corrosion resistance and chemical composition. I hope I remember the right one during the exam!
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Karina
12 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we discussed how different materials react to sulfides. Chemical composition seems to fit.
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Aliza
12 months ago
I think it might be related to the chemical composition of the material, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Alfred
12 months ago
Wait, I'm confused. Is this about the material's strength properties or its corrosion resistance? I'm not sure if I should be focusing on tensile strength, yield strength, or something else. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Whitney
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know sulfidation has to do with corrosion, but I'm not sure which specific material property is the key factor. I'll have to review my notes on corrosion mechanisms.
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Fidelia
12 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the factors that influence sulfidation susceptibility. I'll need to think carefully about the material properties that are most relevant.
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Lenora
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Susceptibility to sulfidation is determined by the chemical composition of the material, since that will affect its resistance to sulfur-based corrosion. I'm confident that option C is the correct answer.
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Art
1 year ago
Wait, I'm still not sure I fully grasp the distinction. Let me re-read the answer choices again carefully.
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Antonio
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question of sulfidation susceptibility. I bet the engineers who came up with this question had a good laugh about it. Anyway, I'm sticking with option C - chemical composition. Seems like the most logical choice to me.
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Arlene
1 year ago
I agree with both of you. It's a combination of chemical composition and corrosion resistance that determines sulfidation susceptibility.
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Ilona
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards option A - corrosion resistance. That seems like a key factor to consider.
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Marta
1 year ago
I think you're right, option C - chemical composition, plays a big role in sulfidation susceptibility.
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Shasta
1 year ago
Hah, this is a tricky one! I'm going to have to go with the chemical composition. I mean, what else would it be? Tensile strength or yield strength? Come on, that's just silly.
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Lashaunda
1 year ago
Yeah, I think you're right. Corrosion resistance is important too, but chemical composition is key.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
I agree, it has to be the chemical composition. That's the main factor.
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Francene
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Corrosion resistance, as materials with good corrosion resistance may be less susceptible to sulfidation.
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Johanna
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I was thinking it might be the corrosion resistance, but chemical composition makes sense too. I'll have to think about this a bit more.
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Lennie
1 year ago
I agree with Wynell, because the chemical composition affects how the material reacts to sulfidation.
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Buddy
1 year ago
I think it's the chemical composition of the material that determines its susceptibility to sulfidation. That option C looks like the correct answer to me.
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Wynell
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Chemical composition.
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Cherelle
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Corrosion resistance since that plays a role in protecting the material from sulfidation.
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Suzi
1 year ago
I agree with Sheridan, because the chemical composition affects how the material reacts to sulfidation.
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Sheridan
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Chemical composition.