Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

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1.

Luft detector cell which uses gas as detection mechanism is not vibration sensitive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following is not the characteristics of Indium arsenide photovoltaic detector used in infrared analyzers for hydrocarbons?

A. It operates at ambient temperature
B. Has maximum detectivity at 3.4µm
C. Sensitivity increases at longer wavelength
D. It has no response to radiation of wavelength greater than 4µm
Answer» D. It has no response to radiation of wavelength greater than 4µm
3.

In calibration of CO2 analyser, in order to establish zero calibration which of the following is used as sample?

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Inert gases
D. Nitrogen
Answer» D. Nitrogen
4.

Which of the following is used as detector in improved infrared analyzer used for gas analysis?

A. PbSe
B. MgCl2
C. ZnCl
D. CuCl2
Answer» B. MgCl2
5.

Which of the following is the chopping frequency used for medical applications in simple infrared analyser for gas analysis?

A. 2-10 Hz
B. 2-50 Hz
C. 2-100 Hz
D. 2-150 Hz
Answer» C. 2-100 Hz
6.

IN_CALIBRATION_OF_CO2_ANALYSER,_IN_ORDER_TO_ESTABLISH_ZERO_CALIBRATION_WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_USED_AS_SAMPLE??$

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Inert gases
D. Nitrogen
Answer» D. Nitrogen
7.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_USED_AS_DETECTOR_IN_IMPROVED_INFRARED_ANALYZER_USED_FOR_GAS_ANALYSIS??$

A. PbSe
B. MgCl<sub>2</sub>
C. ZnCl
D. CuCl<sub>2</sub>
Answer» B. MgCl<sub>2</sub>
8.

Luft detector cell which uses gas as detection mechanism is not vibration sensitive.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Which of the following is not the characteristics of Indium arsenide photovoltaic detector used in infrared analyzers for hydrocarbons?$

A. It operates at ambient temperature
B. Has maximum detectivity at 3.4µm
C. Sensitivity increases at longer wavelength
D. It has no response to radiation of wavelength greater than 4µm
Answer» D. It has no response to radiation of wavelength greater than 4¬¨¬®¬¨¬µm
10.

Which kind of filter is used in improved version of infrared gas analyzer at the output end?

A. Low pass filter
B. High pass filter
C. Narrow bandpass filter
D. Wide bandpass filter
Answer» D. Wide bandpass filter
11.

Which of the following is not the drawback of conventional infrared analyzers used for gas analysis?

A. Cell is difficult to maintain
B. It is expensive to replace
C. Detector is vibration sensitive
D. Only one source is used
Answer» E.
12.

The movement of diaphragm in simple infrared analyser for gas analysis results in which of the following?

A. Variable resistance
B. Variable inductance
C. Variable capacitance
D. Variable conductance
Answer» D. Variable conductance
13.

Vibration excitation occurs only if the sample has hetero-atomic molecules.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Which of the following is used as a source in the simple infrared analyzer for gas analysis?

A. Tungsten filament lamp
B. Nernst glower
C. Hot-wire spiral
D. Mercury arc lamp
Answer» D. Mercury arc lamp
15.

Which of the following is the chopping frequency used for industrial analyzers in the simple infrared analyser for gas analysis?

A. 2-10 Hz
B. 2-50 Hz
C. 2-100 Hz
D. 2-150 Hz
Answer» B. 2-50 Hz
16.

Why is the use of infrared analyzers limited when it comes to the analysis of inorganic compounds?

A. Slow response occurs
B. Less accurate results occur
C. Strong absorption of IR radiation by water
D. Small range
Answer» D. Small range
17.

Which of the following is not a detector used in mid Infrared Spectrophotometer?

A. Thermopile
B. Thermistor
C. Pyroelectric cell
D. Golay cell
Answer» E.