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551.

Ceramic recuperators (made of SiC) is economical, only when used for preheating combustion air above __________ C.

A. 250
B. 650
C. 850
D. 1000
Answer» C. 850
552.

Ostwald charts are meant for

A. computing the excess/deficiency of combustion air.
B. calculation of flue gas temperature.
C. computation of flue gas analysis.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. calculation of flue gas temperature.
553.

__________ tubes are good substitude for human blood vessels onrheart by-pass operation.

A. PVC
B. Polythene
C. Teflon/dacron
D. Polystyrene
Answer» D. Polystyrene
554.

In a cross linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three dimensional network. Which of the following is a cross-linked polymer ?

A. Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
B. Polyester
C. Polythene
D. Nylon-6
Answer» B. Polyester
555.

__________ is a homopolymer.

A. Neoprene
B. Bakelite
C. Nylon-66
D. Terylene
Answer» B. Bakelite
556.

Condensation polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of

A. teflon
B. polythene
C. terylene
D. nylon
Answer» C. terylene
557.

Lower temperature and large excess of ammonia in urea melt

A. increases biuret formation
B. decreases biuret formation
C. is undersirable
D. does not effect biuret formation
Answer» C. is undersirable
558.

Use of catalyst is a must in the ammonia manufacture, because the reaction is reversible as well as the heat of dissociation of N2 & H2 is high. The presence of promoter along with the catalyst helps in __________ of the catalyst.

A. stabilisation
B. increasing the effectiveness
C. improving the strength & heat resistance
D. all a, b & c
Answer» E.
559.

Ammonium sulphate can be produced by reacting gypsum with

A. ammonia
B. ammonium carbonate
C. nitric acid
D. none of these
Answer» C. nitric acid
560.

Outer combustion chamber of blast furnace stove is lined with __________ bricks.

A. fireclay
B. silica
C. chrome magnesite
D. zirconia
Answer» B. silica
561.

Fireclay bricks are used in the

A. coke ovens regenerator.
B. outer lining of L.D. converter.
C. hearth bottom of blast furnace.
D. coke oven walls.
Answer» B. outer lining of L.D. converter.
562.

Thoria is an expensive refractory material and is radioactive in nature. Thorium oxide is used in the manufacture of

A. segar cones.
B. muffles for muffle furnaces.
C. insulating bricks.
D. crucibles used for melting of high purity metals.
Answer» E.
563.

Ferromagnetic ceramic material is not used in the

A. thermal insulation
B. transformers
C. magnetic switches
D. television sets
Answer» B. transformers
564.

Cold crushing strength of a refractory does not depend upon its

A. shape
B. composition
C. firing temperature
D. texture
Answer» B. composition
565.

Epoxy resin is a polymer containing two or more groups called epoxide group or ethoxyline group. It is a

A. polyamide & an elastomer.
B. good adhesive.
C. surface coating agent.
D. both (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
566.

Cermets are

A. composite material containing both ceramic & metallic constituents.
B. having high strength & resistance to high temperature.
C. used in space vehicles, missiles & nuclear energy plants.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
567.

Fusion temperature of pure silica (SiO2) is __________ C.

A. 1350
B. 1715
C. 2570
D. 2800
Answer» C. 2570
568.

Thermosetting polymers as compared to thermoplastic polymers

A. are formed by addition polymerisation.
B. have three dimensional structure.
C. have linear structure.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. have linear structure.
569.

Silliminite (Al2O3.SiO2) refractory, which is a neutral refractory, is not used in

A. pottery furnace
B. glass melting furnace
C. crucibles
D. gas retorts
Answer» E.
570.

Silica bricks are never used for lining the

A. beehive coke ovens.
B. by-product coke ovens.
C. dome of blast furnace stoves.
D. roof of open hearth furnace.
Answer» B. by-product coke ovens.
571.

Refractories subjected to alternate cycles of heating & cooling are liable to loose their resistance to

A. thermal spalling
B. slag attack
C. fusion under load
D. CO attack
Answer» B. slag attack
572.

Fireclay refractories

A. are not resistant to the action of basic slags.
B. combine with salts (e.g. chlorides sulphates etc.) & bases (e.g. lime, magnesia etc.) forming fusible aluminates silicates etc.
C. shrink during firing
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
573.

Which is a neutral refractory ?

A. Graphite
B. Magnesite chrome
C. Silica
D. Magnesia
Answer» B. Magnesite chrome
574.

Mixing of ground refractory material and water is done in a __________ mill.

A. pug
B. ball
C. tube
D. rod
Answer» B. ball
575.

Chrome magnesite bricks are

A. acidic in nature.
B. neutral in nature.
C. having higher RUL than silica bricks.
D. made by mixing 30% chromite and 70% periclase.
Answer» D. made by mixing 30% chromite and 70% periclase.
576.

Colour of fireclay bricks is

A. light buff to reddish buff
B. yellow
C. black
D. none of these
Answer» B. yellow
577.

Refractory castables are used for

A. producing monolithic linings.
B. patch work.
C. minimising the number of joints in the structure.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
578.

Because of its very high refractoriness of the order of __________ C, silicon carbide refractories are used in zinc smelting furnace, muffle furnace and for supporting the wares in tunnel kilns.

A. 1800
B. 2200
C. 2400
D. 2700
Answer» E.
579.

Mass of a positron is same as that of a/an

A. electron
B. -particle
C. proton
D. neutron
Answer» B. -particle
580.

Heavy water has maximum density at __________ C.

A. 4
B. 11.6
C. 0
D. 18.6
Answer» C. 0
581.

Uranium percentage in monazite sand is about

A. 0.01
B. 0.25
C. 1.2
D. 7
Answer» C. 1.2
582.

Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for

A. power generation.
B. treatment of certain diseases.
C. initiating nuclear fission and fusion.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» C. initiating nuclear fission and fusion.
583.

Benzoyl chloride is not used as a catalyst in the manufacture of

A. polystyrene
B. polyvinyl acetate
C. polypropylene
D. polyvinyl chloride-co-vinylacetate
Answer» D. polyvinyl chloride-co-vinylacetate
584.

Polycaprolactum is also known as

A. nylon-66
B. nylon-6
C. teflon
D. SBR
Answer» C. teflon
585.

The conversion of caprolactum in the above case is about __________ percent.

A. 25
B. 50
C. 70
D. 90
Answer» E.
586.

Bakelite is a/an

A. addition polymer
B. elastomer
C. thermoplastic
D. none of these
Answer» E.
587.

__________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.

A. Bakelite
B. Epoxy resin
C. Polythene
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
588.

Ebonite is a/an

A. highly vulcanised rubber.
B. natural rubber.
C. unvulcanised raw rubber.
D. adhesive.
Answer» B. natural rubber.
589.

Which of the following additives are added to plastics to make it impervious to X-rays ?

A. Asbestos
B. Barium salt
C. Carborundum
D. Phthalic acid
Answer» C. Carborundum
590.

Paper like thin plastic articles can be produced by

A. blow moulding
B. vacuum thermo forming
C. injection moulding
D. none of these
Answer» C. injection moulding
591.

Addition polymerisation takes place either by a free radical mechanism or ionic machanism depending on the reagents used. Free radical polymerisation is catelyzed by __________ , which decompose to give free radicals.

A. organic peroxides
B. sulphuric acid
C. hydroflouric acid
D. none of these
Answer» B. sulphuric acid
592.

__________ is produced by polymerisation of chloroprene.

A. Thiokol (a polysulphide rubber)
B. Butyl rubber
C. Neoprene
D. Polyurathane rubber
Answer» D. Polyurathane rubber
593.

Pick out the wrong statement regarding the solubility characteristics of high polymers.

A. Greater the degree of cross-linking in the polymer, lesser is its solubility.
B. Polymers having more aliphatic character are more soluble in aliphatic solvents, while those polymers having more aromatic character are more soluble in aromatic solvents.
C. Swelling tendency or solubility of polymers in a particular solvent decreases with increase in molecular weight of the solvent.
D. High molecul ar weight polymers on dissolving gives solution of very low viscosity.
Answer» E.
594.

Flexible plastic pipes are made of

A. high density polyethylene (HDPE).
B. low density polyethylene (LDPE).
C. polypropylene.
D. unsaturated polyester.
Answer» C. polypropylene.
595.

Main constituent of natural rubber is

A. polystyrene
B. polyisoprene
C. polybutadiene
D. poly chloroprene
Answer» C. polybutadiene
596.

The monomer of natural rubber is

A. DMT
B. isoprene
C. 2 methyl-1-propene
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
597.

In case of dry spinning of polymers, the polymer solution in a volatile solvent is forced through the spinnerates into a warm air chamber, where the solvent evaporates leaving behind the polymer in the filament form. Dry spinning is used for __________ fibres.

A. polythene
B. PVC
C. rayon
D. polyvinyl acetate
Answer» C. rayon
598.

The major component of acrylic fibres is

A. polyamides
B. polyolefins
C. polyacrylonitrile
D. polyesters
Answer» D. polyesters
599.

Which of the following polymers is used for making a non stick coating on frying pans ?

A. Bakelite
B. Teflon
C. Perspex
D. PVC
Answer» C. Perspex
600.

Which of the following polymers does not belong to the class of polyacrylate polymer ?

A. PMMA
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polyethyl acrylate
D. None of these
Answer» E.