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51.

Which of the following is the hardest?

A. Cementite
B. Pearlite
C. Austenite
D. Ferrite
Answer» D. Ferrite
52.

Which of the following is not an alloy of copper and tin?

A. Bell metal
B. Gun metal
C. Admiralty gun metal
D. Monel metal
Answer» E.
53.

Which of the following commercial metals is most abundantly found in India?

A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Nickel
D. Zinc
Answer» C. Nickel
54.

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

A. 510
B. 1720
C. 2210
D. 910
Answer» B. 1720
55.

Coke oven walls are lined with __________ bricks.

A. Silica
B. Tar-dolomite
C. Low thermal conductivity
D. Fire clay
Answer» B. Tar-dolomite
56.

Which of the following is not a copper based alloy with nickel?

A. German silver
B. Monel metal
C. Inconel
D. Constantan
Answer» D. Constantan
57.

Which of the following is not shipped in mild steel containers?

A. Acetone
B. Ammonia
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Formic acid
Answer» E.
58.

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

A. Silver
B. Iron
C. Tin
D. Copper
Answer» C. Tin
59.

Which of the following would not be a suitable material of construction for handling aqueous hydrofluoric acid (HF) at 100°C ?

A. Monel
B. Stainless steel
C. Graphite
D. Kel-F and teflon
Answer» C. Graphite
60.

Which of the following stainless steels is non-magnetic?

A. Ferritic
B. Martensitic
C. Austenitic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
61.

Which of the following is not a nickel based alloy?

A. Inconel
B. Hastelloys
C. Nimonics
D. Babbit metal
Answer» E.
62.

Alpha iron is stable __________ °C.

A. Above 1403
B. Upto 910
C. Above 1800
D. Between 910 & 1403
Answer» C. Above 1800
63.

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)
64.

Which of the following is not an alloy of copper?

A. Muntz metal
B. Admirability gun metal
C. German silver
D. Pewter metal
Answer» E.
65.

Specify the material of construction suitable for handling concentrated HNO₃ at 100°C.

A. High silicon iron, Kel-F and teflon
B. Tin and wood
C. Silicone rubber
D. Stainless steel
Answer» B. Tin and wood
66.

Which of the following finds the least commercial use?

A. Pure iron
B. High silicon iron
C. Low carbon steel
D. High carbon steel
Answer» B. High silicon iron
67.

Bog iron used for the adsorption of H?S from coke oven gas is

A. An intimate mixture of saw dust and iron dust (i.e. moist ferric hydroxide)
B. Iron impregnated with resin (usually bakelite)
C. Carbon free iron
D. None of these
Answer» B. Iron impregnated with resin (usually bakelite)
68.

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
69.

Which of the following materials may prove unsuitable for handling acetic acid (glacial & anhydrous) at 40°C?

A. Silicone rubber, teflon, procelain and wood
B. Nickel, monel, stainless steel and graphite
C. Aluminium, copper, high silicon iron
D. Brass, cast iron, mild steel and tin
Answer» E.
70.

Which of the following is a low melting point metal?

A. Stainless steel
B. Wrought iron
C. Tin
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
71.

Purity of electrical grade aluminium should be ≥ __________ percent.

A. 95
B. 99.5
C. 85
D. 90
Answer» C. 85
72.

Which of the following has the highest compressive strength?

A. Wrought iron
B. Cast iron
C. Mild steel
D. High carbon steel
Answer» E.
73.

Which of the following crystal structures characterises the ferritic stainless steel?

A. Face centred cubic
B. Body centred cubic
C. Simple hexagonal
D. None of these
Answer» C. Simple hexagonal
74.

Which of the following has the poorest wel-dability?

A. Low carbon steel
B. Mild steel
C. Wrought iron
D. High-carbon steel
Answer» E.
75.

Which of the following exercises most powerful influence on the mechanical properties of steel?

A. Manganese
B. Carbon
C. Phosphorous
D. Silicon
Answer» C. Phosphorous
76.

Which is the purest form of iron?

A. Wrought iron
B. Pig iron
C. Bessemer iron
D. Grey iron
Answer» B. Pig iron
77.

Which of the following alloy steels is the most suitable for making gun barrels and projectiles?

A. Tungsten steel
B. Molybdenum steel
C. Nickel-chrome steel
D. Cobalt steel
Answer» D. Cobalt steel
78.

Which has the maximum melting point out of the following?

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Stainless steel
D. Wrought iron
Answer» E.
79.

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

A. Meehanite
B. Magnalium
C. Gun metal
D. Muntz metal
Answer» B. Magnalium
80.

Which of the following is a non-magnetic material?

A. Cobalt
B. Zinc
C. Nickel
D. None of these
Answer» C. Nickel
81.

Which of the following pairs of elements may form an alloy?

A. Iron & carbon
B. Iron & mercury
C. Platinum & mercury
D. None of these
Answer» B. Iron & mercury
82.

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
83.

Which of the following is not used as the ceramic material in 'cermets'?

A. Silicides
B. Oxides
C. Carbides
D. Nitrides
Answer» E.
84.

Which one occupies the lowermost position in the electromotive series of metals?

A. Aluminium
B. Noble metals (Ag, Pt, Au)
C. Zinc
D. Alkali metals (K, Na, Li)
Answer» C. Zinc
85.

Concentrated HCl at 30°C can be stored in a vessel made of

A. PTFE and porcelain
B. Cast iron and aluminium
C. Stainless steel and high silicon cast iron
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cast iron and aluminium
86.

Which one contains the least percentage of carbon?

A. Wrought iron
B. High speed steel
C. Cast iron
D. Pig iron
Answer» B. High speed steel
87.

Which of the following has a very high carbide forming tendency in steels?

A. Silicon
B. Chromium
C. Nickel
D. Vanadium
Answer» E.
88.

Which of the following has no effect on the carbide forming tendency in steels?

A. Molybdenum
B. Phosphorus
C. Chromium
D. Vanadium
Answer» C. Chromium
89.

H₂SO₄ (< 50% concentration) is corrosive to

A. Aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel, concrete & tin
B. Copper, cast iron & high silicon iron (14% Si)
C. Rubber (butyl and hard), silicone rubber & teflon
D. Glass, graphite, porcelain & stoneware
Answer» B. Copper, cast iron & high silicon iron (14% Si)
90.

How many atoms are there per unit cell in a body centred cubic lattice system?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» B. 3
91.

Bell metal is an alloy of

A. Copper & zinc
B. Copper & tin
C. Copper & nickel
D. Zinc & tin
Answer» C. Copper & nickel
92.

Approximate value of the modulus of elasticity for steel is about __________ x l0⁶kg/cm².

A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 40
D. 75
Answer» C. 40
93.

Which of the following is not an alloy of nickel and chromium?

A. Inconel
B. Hastealloy
C. Nimonic alloys
D. Duralumin
Answer» E.
94.

How many molecules per unit cell are there in a face centred cubic lettice?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
95.

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
96.

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

A. Cast iron
B. Chemical stoneware
C. Karbate
D. Mild steel
Answer» C. Karbate
97.

Which of the following has the least carbon percentage?

A. Low carbon steel
B. Mild steel
C. Wrought iron
D. White cast iron
Answer» D. White cast iron
98.

Which of the following undergoes granular fracture?

A. Wrought iron
B. Steel
C. Cast iron
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cast iron
99.

Which of the following is the most widely used insulating material for steam carray-ing pipelines?

A. Ceramic fibre blanket
B. Glass wool and 85% magnesia
C. Vermiculite
D. Slag wool
Answer» C. Vermiculite
100.

Lead pipes are not safe for carraying drinking water, because water, containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb(OH)₂. Lead pipes are readily corroded by

A. Dilute HC₁
B. Acetic acid
C. v
D. None of these
Answer» C. v