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301.

Refractory bricks with lower permeability is produced by using

A. higher firing temperature.
B. higher moulding pressure.
C. finer grog size.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
302.

Orlan fibre which is used as a wool sub stitute is

A. an amorphous polymer.
B. a natural polymeric fibre.
C. polyacrylonitrile.
D. polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
Answer» D. polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).
303.

Starting material for the production of SBR is

A. ethyl alcohol
B. ethylene
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
304.

Density of high density polythene is about __________ gm/c.c.

A. 1.18
B. 1.05
C. 0.95
D. 0.99
Answer» D. 0.99
305.

Thiokol is nothing but

A. polysulphide rubber
B. polyamide fibre
C. engineering plastic
D. exponded polystyrene
Answer» B. polyamide fibre
306.

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has

A. poor tensile strength.
B. poorer resistance.
C. greater amount of heat build up heavy loading.
D. all (a), (b) ana (c).
Answer» E.
307.

Which of the following polymers has the tendency of decomposing before melting ?

A. Polystyrene
B. Nylon
C. PVC
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
308.

Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.

A. polypropylene
B. PVC
C. polythene
D. polyvinyl acetate
Answer» C. polythene
309.

Which of the following polymers belong to the class of formaldehyde resin ?

A. Melamine resins
B. Teflon
C. Dacron
D. None of these
Answer» B. Teflon
310.

Trade name of __________ is neoprene.

A. polychloroprene
B. polyisoprene
C. polytetraflouroethylene
D. poly vinyl acetate
Answer» B. polyisoprene
311.

SBR is produced by the copolymerisation of butadiene & styrene by employing emulsion polymerisation. The weight ratio of styrene and butadiene is maintained at

A. 1:3
B. 3:1
C. 1:2
D. 2:1
Answer» B. 3:1
312.

Transistor parts and refrigerator components are normally made of

A. polystyrene
B. polyester
C. high density polythene
D. polyurathane
Answer» B. polyester
313.

Fillers such as zinc oxide and carbon black are added to the crude natural rubber before vulcanisation in order to improve its

A. elasticity
B. strength
C. plasticity
D. weathering characteristics
Answer» E.
314.

The organic acid monomer in nylon 66 is

A. sebasic acid
B. terephthalic acid
C. adipic acid
D. benzoic acid
Answer» D. benzoic acid
315.

Neoprene which is used for making shoe heels & belts is superior to natural rubber in its stability to aerial oxidation and resistance to oils & other solvents. The monomer used for making neoprene is

A. chloroethane
B. chlorophrene
C. isoprene
D. none of these
Answer» C. isoprene
316.

Dacron (or terylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have

A. better heat & acid resistant properties.
B. poorer resistance to alkalis.
C. poorer dyeability.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
317.

Which of the following low molecular weight (<104 ), soft & waxy polymer is used in chewing gum ?

A. Cellulose acetate
B. Polyvinyl acetate
C. Thiokol
D. PVC
Answer» C. Thiokol
318.

The main use of butadiene is

A. as a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
B. in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
C. as an anti-skimming agent in paint.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. as an anti-skimming agent in paint.
319.

Mastication of rubber means

A. its softening.
B. a treatment to retard its deterioration due to oxidation.
C. improving its curing rate.
D. depression of its freezing point.
Answer» B. a treatment to retard its deterioration due to oxidation.
320.

Reaction of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol produces

A. nylon-6
B. dacron
C. polyester
D. PVC
Answer» C. polyester
321.

Tubeless tyres are made of __________ rubber, which is a co-polymer of isoprene & isobutylene.

A. nitrile
B. silicone
C. neoprene
D. butyl
Answer» E.
322.

Zeigler - Natta catalyst (AlR3 - AlCl3) is used in the polymerisation of

A. vinyl acetate
B. vinyl chloride
C. propylene
D. styrene
Answer» D. styrene
323.

Due to its excellent permeability to air/gas and oxidation resistance, the tubes of automobile tyres is made of

A. cold SBR
B. butyl rubber
C. Bunai N
D. Buna S
Answer» C. Bunai N
324.

90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ C.

A. -5
B. 10-30
C. 250-280
D. 500-600
Answer» D. 500-600
325.

Out of all the elastomers, natural rubber has the longest elongation range & flexibility of the order of __________ percent.

A. 1-1000
B. 1000-1500
C. 1500-2000
D. 2000-2500
Answer» B. 1000-1500
326.

Hydrogen content of coke oven gas is __________ percent.

A. 4
B. 22
C. 58
D. 84
Answer» D. 84
327.

Ammonium nitrate (a fertiliser) is coated with limestone powder to

A. increase its nitrogen content.
B. cut down its production cost.
C. avoid the risk of explosion.
D. add extra nutrient as fertiliser.
Answer» D. add extra nutrient as fertiliser.
328.

Si percentage in silica refractories used in the walls of coke oven is about

A. 45
B. 60
C. 80
D. 95
Answer» E.
329.

Silica bricks are attacked by basic slags at high temperature. Which of the following is not used solely as a binding material?

A. aluminium phosphate
B. water
C. lime
D. plaster of paris
Answer» C. lime
330.

Cold crushing strength of refractories depends upon its

A. composition
B. texture
C. firing temperature
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
331.

High thermal conductivity of a refractory material is not important, when it is to be used in the

A. coke oven regenarators
B. muffle furnace
C. blast furnace
D. recuperators
Answer» D. recuperators
332.

Maximum safe working temperature for fireclay bricks is about __________ C.

A. 1150
B. 1300
C. 1450
D. 1550
Answer» E.
333.

Which is not an alumino-silicate refractory?

A. Fireclay bricks.
B. Mullite bricks.
C. Tar dolomite bricks.
D. High alumina bricks.
Answer» D. High alumina bricks.
334.

Permeability of bricks is a measure of the

A. refractoriness.
B. melting point.
C. rate at which a fluid will pass through the pores.
D. expansion during heating.
Answer» D. expansion during heating.
335.

With increase in the density of silica refractories, its

A. resistance to slag attack increases.
B. spalling resistance reduces.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
336.

Electrical resistor bars are made of

A. silicon carbide
B. alumina
C. zirconia
D. graphite
Answer» B. alumina
337.

PCE value (Segar cone) of superduty refractories is more than 33, which is equivalent to a temperature of __________ C.

A. 1520
B. 1630
C. 1670
D. 1730
Answer» E.
338.

Addition of zircon to silica refractory brick improves its

A. crushing strength
B. resistance to slag attack
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. both (a) and (b)
339.

Thermal spalling mainly occurs during __________ of furnaces.

A. cooling down
B. warming up
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
340.

Pure bauxite is the best raw material for the manufacture of high alumina refractories, in which maximum alumina content can be as high as __________ percent.

A. 55
B. 70
C. 80
D. 90
Answer» E.
341.

Which of the following is not an acidic refractory ?

A. Silica bricks
B. Fireclay bricks
C. Bauxite bricks
D. Magnesia bricks
Answer» E.
342.

Insulating refractories should have

A. high porosity
B. low thermal conductivity
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) not (b)
Answer» C. both (a) and (b)
343.

Fireclay bricks is not used for lining the

A. cupola.
B. gas producer.
C. bottom of hot metal mixer.
D. roof of open hearth furnace.
Answer» D. roof of open hearth furnace.
344.

Refractoriness under loads (RUL) is quite close to the fusion temperature (PCE) for __________ bricks.

A. fireclay
B. silica
C. dolomite
D. very low alumina
Answer» C. dolomite
345.

Tar bonded dolomite bricks

A. are stored under controlled temperature & humidity to avoid hydration.
B. are used in outer lining of L.D. converters.
C. have poorer hydration resistance than pitch bonded bricks.
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
346.

Which is the most stable crystalline form of silica at room temperature ?

A. Quartz
B. Cristobalite
C. Tridymite
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cristobalite
347.

Silica refractories

A. crack when subjected to sudden change of temperature.
B. can not be used in the dome of hot blast stoves.
C. have lower thermal conductivity than fireclay bricks.
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» B. can not be used in the dome of hot blast stoves.
348.

Action of phosphoric acid on rock phosphate produces

A. superphosphate
B. triple superphosphate
C. nitrophosphate
D. diammonium phosphate
Answer» C. nitrophosphate
349.

Red phosphorous is changed into white phosphorous by

A. heating in presence of light.
B. melting under pressure.
C. vaporisation followed by condensation.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
350.

Two gas based fertiliser plants are located in

A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
B. Maharashtra and Orissa
C. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand and Chattisgarh
Answer» B. Maharashtra and Orissa