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d. 
Explain the ion exchange process. 
18. 
Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of the 
concepts, theories, and principles of basic material science. 
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills 
a. 
State the five types of bonding that occur in materials and their characteristics. 
b. 
Compare and contrast the properties, characteristics and applications of stainless steel to 
those of carbon steel. 
c. 
Discuss the following terms: 
Compressibility 
Shear stress 
Tensile stress 
Compressive stress 
Strain 
Proportional limit 
Plastic deformation 
Permanent deformation 
d. 
Using the stress-strain curves for ductile and brittle material, identify the following points 
on a stress-strain curve: 
Proportional limit 
Ultimate strength 
Yield point 
Fracture point 
e. 
Discuss the following terms: 
Strength 
Toughness 
Yield strength 
Ultimate tensile strength 
f. 
Describe the adverse effects of welding on metal including the types of stress. 
g. 
Discuss the phenomenon of thermal shock. 
h. 
Discuss the following terms and discuss their relationship to material failure: 
Ductile fracture 
Brittle fracture 
Nil-ductility transition (NDT) temperature 
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