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An ice machine has a circular part that holds the water while it freezes to cubes and then is struck by a hammer to release the ice cubes. The part must be made of metal. What metal would be a good choice for this part? What would be a good process to manufacture the part? List at least 3 reasons for your selection.

Solution

Metal for particular part should be carbon steel.

Reasons:- 1) It has lower thermal conductivity.

2) It has lower specific heat capacity.

3) It has higher tensile strength.

Process for manufacturing the part will be steel making process which helps in keep the carbon steel properties as desired.