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801.

Aluminium storage vessel can be used to store

A. aqua regia
B. ferrous sulphate
C. hydrochloric acid (10%)
D. none of these
Answer» E.
802.

Wrought iron is having very high

A. hardness.
B. strength.
C. corrosion resistance.
D. susceptibility to changes in its properties by heat treatment.
Answer» D. susceptibility to changes in its properties by heat treatment.
803.

Addition of __________ in steel is helpful in increasing the depth of hardness.

A. chromium
B. sulphur
C. vanadium
D. tungsten
Answer» B. sulphur
804.

Invar contains the highest percentage of

A. vanadium
B. iron
C. tungsten
D. cobalt
Answer» C. tungsten
805.

An alloy of iron containing 4% carbon is called

A. high carbon steel
B. wrought iron
C. mild steel
D. none of these
Answer» E.
806.

100% H2SO4 at 30°C can't be stored in a vessel made/lined with$

A. cast iron and high silicon iron.
B. mild steel and stainless steel.
C. aluminium, tin and rubber.
D. teflon, glass and porcelain.
Answer» D. teflon, glass and porcelain.
807.

Brine (15% concentration) can be stored in a vessel made of

A. monel
B. karbate
C. cast iron
D. none of these
Answer» B. karbate
808.

The ability of a material to offer resistance to scratching or indentation is a measure of its

A. brittleness
B. toughness
C. hardness
D. resilience
Answer» D. resilience
809.

In the Kraft process of sulphate paper pulp manufacture, the black liquor and the white liquor storage tank is made of

A. concrete
B. wood
C. steel
D. porcelain
Answer» D. porcelain
810.

SO3 is absorbed using H2SO4 in a

A. cast iron packed tower.
B. stainless steel plate tower.
C. packed steel tower lined with acid proof bricks.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
811.

Centrifugal pump made of pyrex or glass can't be used to pump

A. milk and fruit juices.
B. alkaline solutions.
C. dilute H2SO4 at room temperature.
D. brine.
Answer» C. dilute H2SO4 at room temperature.
812.

Which of the following is produced by addition polymerisation ?

A. Polybutadiene
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea-formaldehyde
D. Dacron
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde
813.

Iron alloyed with carbon upto 2% is called

A. pig iron
B. wrought iron
C. high carbon steel
D. none of these
Answer» E.
814.

Spark plugs, ignition tubes and electrodes are made of nickel __________ alloys.

A. beryllium
B. manganese
C. copper
D. iron
Answer» C. copper
815.

Hardening of steel is not possible unless it is heated __________ critical point.

A. above the highest
B. above the lowest
C. between the first & second
D. between the second & third
Answer» C. between the first & second
816.

Perspex is nothing but

A. acrylic sheet
B. an elastomer
C. an alloy of lead and tin
D. aluminium foil clad with bakelite
Answer» B. an elastomer
817.

Lead is

A. not resistant to corrosion.
B. used as a cathodic material.
C. not used as pigment (in its compound forms) for paints.
D. used as a shock absorber (in mattress form) between the foundation and steel framework of skyscrapper buildings.
Answer» E.
818.

Which of the following contains maximum percentage of carbon ?

A. Boiler plate steel
B. Rail steel
C. Saws for cutting steel
D. Railway spring steel
Answer» D. Railway spring steel
819.

Gunmetal and bronze are not corroded by the action of

A. wet chlorine.
B. synthetic detergent solution.
C. hydrochloric acid (10%).
D. nitric acid (< 25%).
Answer» C. hydrochloric acid (10%).
820.

Maximum consumption of zinc is in

A. alloying
B. galvanising
C. utensil manufacture
D. electrical industry
Answer» C. utensil manufacture
821.

Polymorphism is not exhibited by

A. carbon
B. iron
C. phosphorous
D. none of these
Answer» E.
822.

Ability of a material to absorb energy in deformation in the plastic range is characterised as its

A. ductility
B. toughness
C. creep
D. resilience
Answer» C. creep
823.

Dies for wire drawing are generally made of

A. mild steel
B. stainless steel
C. carbides
D. high carbon steel
Answer» D. high carbon steel
824.

Carbon is present in the uncombined (graphitic) form in case of

A. cast iron
B. steel
C. ferroalloy
D. none of these
Answer» B. steel
825.

Clock pendulums are usually made of __________ steel.

A. high speed
B. stainless
C. heat resisting
D. none of these
Answer» E.
826.

In SO3 absorber (Contact Process), packing material used is of

A. cast iron
B. chemical stoneware
C. karbate
D. mild steel
Answer» C. karbate
827.

Chilled iron castings are

A. easily machinable
B. soft on surface
C. highly wear resistant
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
828.

When the steel is subjected to normalising, its __________ decreases.

A. yield point
B. ductility
C. ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
D. none of these
Answer» C. ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
829.

Corrosion resistance of steel is increased by the addition of

A. phosphorous and tungsten.
B. nickel and chromium.
C. lead and vanadium.
D. molybdenum and tungsten.
Answer» C. lead and vanadium.
830.

Nickel and copper are the basic constituents of

A. hastelloy
B. monel metal
C. German silver
D. inconel
Answer» C. German silver
831.

Mercury is transported in metal containers made of

A. aluminium
B. iron
C. lead
D. nickel
Answer» C. lead
832.

Maximum consumption of copper is in

A. utensil manufacture.
B. electrical industry.
C. industrial equipment manufacture.
D. small scale industries.
Answer» C. industrial equipment manufacture.
833.

Which of the following is the most prone to atmospheric corrosion ?

A. Silver
B. Iron
C. Tin
D. Copper
Answer» C. Tin
834.

The carbonating tower used in Solvay process of soda ash manufacture is made of

A. cast iron
B. stainless steel
C. karbate
D. lead lined steel
Answer» B. stainless steel
835.

Evaporators used in caustic soda recovery and production plant are made of

A. monel metal
B. gun metal
C. wood metal
D. babbit metal
Answer» B. gun metal
836.

With increase in carbide/graphite ratio in cast iron, its

A. hardness & brittleness increases.
B. ductility decreases.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
837.

A hardness depth of about 3 mm can be achieved by induction hardness in __________ seconds.

A. 5
B. 100
C. 250
D. 500
Answer» B. 100
838.

Hardest material so far found is

A. diamond
B. graphite
C. carborundum
D. pumice stone
Answer» B. graphite
839.

Mild steel is

A. a low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon).
B. highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel).
C. a high carbon steel (0.5 to 1.5% carbon).
D. very poor in strength & ductility.
Answer» B. highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel).
840.

Copper has very low

A. malleability
B. ductility
C. tensile strength
D. thermal & electrical conductivity
Answer» D. thermal & electrical conductivity
841.

__________ does not contain tin as an alloying material.

A. Brass
B. Pewter
C. Solder
D. Babbit metal
Answer» B. Pewter
842.

Thermal shield used in high powered nuclear reactor to protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage is made of

A. concrete
B. steel
C. zircalloy
D. graphite
Answer» C. zircalloy
843.

__________ steel is widely used for the manufacture of motor car crankshafts.

A. Silicon
B. Nickel
C. Chrome
D. High speed
Answer» D. High speed
844.

Carbon content in steel is __________ percent.

A. 0.1-2
B. 43620
C. 43557
D. 0.001-0.01
Answer» B. 43620
845.

The ability of a material to absorb energy in the elastic range is a measure of its

A. toughness
B. resilience
C. malleability
D. brittleness
Answer» C. malleability
846.

Plate and frame filter press is usually made of

A. mild steel
B. cast iron
C. stainless steel
D. galvanised iron
Answer» C. stainless steel
847.

Copper is dissolved from its ore by H2SO4 in a percolation tank made of

A. wood
B. stainless steel
C. reinforced concrete lined with lead
D. high silicon iron (14% Si)
Answer» D. high silicon iron (14% Si)
848.

__________ moulding process can not be used for thermoplastic plastics.

A. Compression
B. Extrusion
C. Injection
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
849.

Carbon content in plain carbon steel is __________ percent.

A. 0.1 to 0.15
B. 0.35 to 0.45
C. 0.65 to 0.80
D. 0.85 to 1.2
Answer» C. 0.65 to 0.80
850.

Alpha iron is stable __________ °C.$

A. above 1403
B. upto 910
C. above 1800
D. between 910 & 1403
Answer» C. above 1800