Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Materials Metallurgy.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Materials Metallurgy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which among the following exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

A. Alumina
B. Silicon carbide
C. Silicon nitride
D. Sialon
Answer» C. Silicon nitride
2.

What is the tensile strength of aluminum oxide?

A. 175 MPa
B. 210 MPa
C. 415 MPa
D. 550 MPa
Answer» C. 415 MPa
3.

Which of the following is a characteristic of alumina?

A. Excellent hardness
B. Good tensile strength
C. Good toughness
D. Poor wear resistance
Answer» B. Good tensile strength
4.

Which class of engineering ceramics generally includes lubricant materials?

A. Sulphides
B. Carbides
C. Metalloids
D. Intermetallics
Answer» B. Carbides
5.

Which of the following carbides are used for cutting tools?

A. Silicon carbide
B. Tungsten carbide
C. Vanadium carbide
D. Chromium carbide
Answer» C. Vanadium carbide
6.

Which material is commonly used in electronic devices?

A. Alumina
B. Titania
C. Silica
D. Germanium
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following is not a step in making ceramics?

A. Powder pressing
B. Sintering
C. Alloying
D. Vitrification
Answer» D. Vitrification
8.

Diamond and corundum are examples of _____ ceramics.

A. glass
B. stone
C. refractories
D. abrasives
Answer» E.
9.

Porcelain is a type of ______ ceramic.

A. whiteware
B. stone
C. abrasive
D. cement
Answer» B. stone
10.

Which of the following is a property of ceramics?

A. Low strength
B. Low melting point
C. Resistant to corrosion
D. Bad insulation
Answer» D. Bad insulation