Question

Which of the following metals are widely used for handing freshwater?

(a) Cast iron

(b) Stainless steel

(c) Galvanized steel

(d) Cast iron, stainless steel, and galvanized steel

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Environments in section Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Cast iron, stainless steel, and galvanized steel

Explanation: Cast iron, stainless steel, steel, and galvanized steel are widely used for handling freshwater. Metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, monel, and cupronickels are also used with the factors of temperature, contamination, and longer life.