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The following is a list of metals and alloys:

Plain carbon steel Magnesium
Brass Zinc
Gray cast iron Tool steel
Platinum Aluminum
Stainless steel Tungsten
Titanium alloy
1. Select from this list the one metal or alloy that is best suited for each of the following applications, and cite at least one reason for your choice:
a) The block of an internal combustion engine.
b) Condensing heat exchanger for steam.
c) Jet engine turbofan blades.
d) Drill bit.
e) Cryogenic (i.e. very low temperature) container.
f) As a pyrotechnic (i.e. in flares and fireworks).
g) High-temperature furnace elements to be used in oxidizing atmospheres

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Answer:

A) Gray cast iron

B) Aluminum

C) Titanium alloy

D) Tool steel

E) Titanium alloy

F) magnesium

G) Tungsten

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