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601.

Fermenter used in the production of pen-cillin by deep fermentation proces is a __________ lined steel vessel

A. rubber
B. monel
C. glass
D. nickel
Answer» D. nickel
602.

Monel metal is an alloy of

A. molybdenum and nickel.
B. nickel and copper.
C. molybdenum and aluminium.
D. molybdenum and zinc.
Answer» C. molybdenum and aluminium.
603.

Presence of even 0.005% of __________ in copper makes it highly brittle, rendering it useless for wire-drawing.

A. oxygen
B. arsenic
C. antimony
D. bismuth
Answer» E.
604.

Pure nickel is

A. ferromagnetic above its curie point (i.e., 415°C).
B. having h.c.p. crystal lattice.
C. ferromagnetic at room temperature.
D. not resistant to oxidation at high temperature.
Answer» D. not resistant to oxidation at high temperature.
605.

Fatigue failure of a material may occur, when it is subjected to __________ stress.

A. fluctuating
B. tensile
C. compressive
D. torsion
Answer» B. tensile
606.

Condenser tubes are not made of

A. cartridge brass
B. muntz brass
C. wood metal
D. aluminium brass alloy
Answer» D. aluminium brass alloy
607.

Mild steel storage vessels are suitable for the storage of

A. anhydrous ammonia
B. fatty acids
C. hydrochloric acid (95%)
D. sulphuric acid (25%)
Answer» B. fatty acids
608.

The largest consumption of zinc for alloys is in the making of

A. bearing metal
B. brasses
C. brazing solder
D. die casting alloys
Answer» C. brazing solder
609.

Which is an amorphous material ?

A. Glass
B. Mica
C. Brass
D. Cast iron
Answer» B. Mica
610.

Age hardening is concerned with

A. copper
B. brass
C. duralumin
D. silver
Answer» D. silver
611.

For handling sulphuric acid of 95% strength, the suitable material of construction for pipes is

A. stainless steel
B. cast iron
C. aluminium
D. nickel
Answer» C. aluminium
612.

Which of the following constituents of cast iron is mainly responsible for imparting it an anti-corrosive property ?

A. Silicon
B. Phosphorus
C. Sulphur
D. None of these
Answer» B. Phosphorus
613.

Which of the following is the lightest of engineering metals ?

A. Magnesium
B. Aluminium
C. Titanium
D. Tin
Answer» B. Aluminium
614.

Hardened steel is softened by

A. normalising
B. tempering
C. annealing
D. carburising
Answer» C. annealing
615.

Most common stainless steel type 316, which is highly resistant to corrosion contains

A. 16-13% Cr 10-14% Ni and 2-3% Mo.
B. 20-22% Cr, and 8-10% Ni.
C. 2-4% Cr, 22% NI and 2-4% Mo.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. 20-22% Cr, and 8-10% Ni.
616.

Galvanising (i.e., zinc coating) of steel sheets is done to

A. prevent its rusting by contact with corrosive atmosphere.
B. protect the base metal by cathodic protection.
C. both(a) & (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
617.

Which of the following is an alloy of nickel and copper ?

A. Hastelloy
B. Duriron
C. Monel
D. Inconel
Answer» D. Inconel
618.

Duriron is

A. acid resistant, brittle and very hard.
B. high silicon iron.
C. prone to breakage due to thermal expansion because of its very high co-efficient of thermal expansion.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
619.

Cast iron has

A. very high tensile strenth.
B. high ductility.
C. high malleability.
D. elastic limit close to ultimate breaking strength.
Answer» E.
620.

A hardened steel essentially contains

A. sorbite
B. troostite
C. martensite
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
621.

Molten phthalic anhydride is stored in a/an __________ vessel.

A. aluminium
B. nickel clad steel
C. lead lined steel
D. glass lined steel.
Answer» B. nickel clad steel
622.

Babbit metal used for making bearings should have

A. high-co-efficient of friction between journal and bearing.
B. ability to retain lubricant on its surface.
C. low co-efficient of friction between journal and bearing.
D. both(b) & (c).
Answer» B. ability to retain lubricant on its surface.
623.

Which of the following is a light alloy ?

A. Monel metal
B. Dow metal
C. German silver
D. Babbit metal
Answer» C. German silver
624.

Bronze is an alloy of copper and

A. lead
B. tin
C. nickel
D. zinc
Answer» C. nickel
625.

All materials obey Hooke's law within elastic limit. When elastic limit is reached, the tensile strain

A. increases very quickly.
B. decreases very quickly.
C. increases in proportion to stress.
D. decreases in proportion to stress.
Answer» B. decreases very quickly.
626.

Low carbon steels are those in which carbon percentage is around

A. 0.1 to 0.35
B. 0.4 to 0.7
C. 0.8 to 1.5
D. 1.5 to 2
Answer» B. 0.4 to 0.7
627.

A metallic alloy in general as compared to their pure metal components is

A. more corrosion resistant.
B. having higher melting point.
C. having lower hardness, reactivity and fusibility.
D. having lower electrical conductivity.
Answer» B. having higher melting point.
628.

The presence of impurities in iron

A. increases its melting point.
B. does not affect its melting point.
C. decreases its melting point.
D. makes it malleable.
Answer» D. makes it malleable.
629.

Dip stick used for measuring the level of petro fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel, fuel oil etc.) in the storage tank is usually made of

A. brass
B. copper
C. high carbon steel
D. aluminium
Answer» B. copper
630.

Addition of tungsten to steel imparts

A. magnetic properties
B. cutting hardness
C. corrosion resistance
D. ductility
Answer» C. corrosion resistance
631.

The digester of a Gobar gas plant is a

A. mild steel drum
B. stainless steel vessel
C. masonry well
D. cast iron vessel
Answer» D. cast iron vessel
632.

Anodic material used for the cathodic protection of underground buried steel pipeline is

A. nickel or copper
B. zinc or magnesium
C. bronze
D. brass
Answer» C. bronze
633.

Cast iron and steel pipes are produced by __________ casting.

A. die
B. investment
C. slush
D. true centrifugal
Answer» E.
634.

Addition of 2% nickel in steel makes it suitable for making

A. electronic valves
B. boiler plates, rivets etc.
C. turbine blades
D. connecting rod
Answer» C. turbine blades
635.

Ball bearings are generally made of

A. plain carbon steel
B. chrome carbon steel
C. stainless steel
D. malleable cast iron
Answer» C. stainless steel
636.

Steel pipes are normally manufactured by __________ process.

A. extrusion
B. cold working
C. forging
D. electroforming
Answer» B. cold working
637.

Spray dryer for evaporating milk to produce milk powder is made of

A. lead lined steel
B. stainless steel
C. aluminium
D. cast iron
Answer» C. aluminium
638.

Concrete tank can be used to store

A. alum
B. ferrous sulphate
C. sulphuric acid
D. saturated brine
Answer» E.
639.

Presence of even very minute amount (say 0.1%) of __________ in copper, reduces its electrical conductivity very seriously.

A. bismuth
B. arsenic
C. antimony
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
640.

Tank furnace used for melting of glass is made of

A. mild steel
B. cast iron
C. refractory blocks
D. stainless steel
Answer» D. stainless steel
641.

Molybdenum steels containing 0.15 to 0.40% molybdenum

A. are prone to temper brittleness.
B. are used for automobile parts like gears, axle, shaft, bearings etc.
C. have very poor fatigue resistance.
D. do not contain nickel or chromium or both.
Answer» C. have very poor fatigue resistance.
642.

__________ does not contain copper as an alloying element,

A. Nichrome
B. Manganin
C. Perminivar
D. Monel metal
Answer» B. Manganin
643.

Platinum and silver are corroded by

A. caustic soda solution
B. phosphoric acid
C. sulphuric acid (10%)
D. none of these
Answer» E.
644.

Water gas generator is made of

A. carbon steel-brick lined
B. stainless steel-lead lined
C. cast iron
D. high carbon steel-procelain lined
Answer» B. stainless steel-lead lined
645.

Brass tubes are used in the manufacture of tubes of evaporators used in sugar and salt industries, mainly because of its

A. high co-efficient of thermal expansion.
B. low thermal conductivity.
C. high corrosion resistance.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» D. all (a), (b) and (c).
646.

Nickel is a __________ material.

A. ferromagnetic
B. diamagnetic
C. paramagnetic
D. none of these
Answer» B. diamagnetic
647.

Presence of high phosphorous in cast iron increases its

A. fluidity
B. melting point
C. shrinkage
D. tensile strength
Answer» B. melting point
648.

Nitriding of steel is done (in electric furnace) at __________ °C.$

A. 510
B. 1720
C. 2210
D. 910
Answer» B. 1720
649.

Presence of manganese in alloy steel improves its

A. corrosion resistance.
B. cutting ability.
C. abrasion resistance & toughness.
D. elasticity & creep resistance.
Answer» D. elasticity & creep resistance.
650.

Which of the following is not a non-ferrous alloy ?

A. Meehanite
B. Magnalium
C. Gun metal
D. Muntz metal
Answer» B. Magnalium