Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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101.

Which metal is protected by the layer of its own oxide?

A. Iron
B. Silver
C. Calcium
D. Aluminium
Answer» E.
102.

Zinc is not used%!

A. For producing zinc base die casting alloys
B. In its oxide form as pigments
C. As anode for corrosion prevention in boiler
D. As an alloying element in various bronzes
Answer» E.
103.

Light weight metallic alloy used in aircraft industry is%!

A. Aluminium
B. High silicon (14%) iron
C. Duralumin
D. Phosphor bronze
Answer» D. Phosphor bronze
104.

Which metal is protected by the layer of its own oxide?%!

A. Iron
B. Silver
C. Calcium
D. Aluminium
Answer» E.
105.

The increase in hardness of metal due to its cold working is termed as the __________ hardening.%!

A. Work
B. Age
C. Induction
D. Flame
Answer» B. Age
106.

The hardest material just prior to diamond in Mho's scale is%!

A. Topax
B. Carborundum
C. Corrundum
D. Calcite
Answer» D. Calcite
107.

Nickel as a material of construction%!

A. Is used as an alloying element for both ferrous & non-ferrous alloys
B.
C. Dimagnetic
Answer» B.
108.

The most commonly used resin for making reinforced plastic is%!

A. Unsaturated polyester
B. Polypropylene
C. Polyurathane
D. Nylon-6
Answer» B. Polypropylene
109.

Phenol is not shipped in%!

A. Nickel lined steel tank cars
B. Galvanised or tin lined drums
C. Boxed glass carboys
D. Cast iron containers
Answer» E.
110.

Nickel and molybdenum are the basic constituents of%!

A. Hastealloy
B. German silver
C. Inconel
D. Solder
Answer» B. German silver
111.

Babbit metal used for bearings is a____base alloy.%!

A. Tin
B. Lead
C. Aluminium
D. Copper
Answer» B. Lead
112.

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
113.

Nickel and copper are the basic constituents of%!

A. Hastelloy
B. Monel metal
C. German silver
D. Inconel
Answer» C. German silver
114.

Aluminium alloy is one of the most suitable materials of construction for aircrafts mainly due to its%!

A. High strength to weight ratio
B. Low temperature strength properties
C. Its ability to be cast, rolled, forged & stamped
D. High strength and corrosion & oxidation-resistance at elevated temperature
Answer» B. Low temperature strength properties
115.

'Hypersil' is a __________ steel.%!

A. High speed
B. Silicon
C. Molybdenum
D. Tungsten
Answer» C. Molybdenum
116.

Pipes for bi-cycle frames are made of __________ steel.%!

A. Hot rolled
B. Chrome carbon
C. Cold rolled
D. Stainless
Answer» D. Stainless
117.

Pure nickel is%!

A.
B. Having h.c.p. crystal lattice
C. Ferromagnetic at room temperature
Answer» D.
118.

Ceramic recuperators are generally made of%!

A. Silicon carbide
B. Calcium carbide
C. Fireclay bricks
D. High alumina bricks
Answer» B. Calcium carbide
119.

__________ is used for determining the tensile strength of steels.%!

A. Hydraulic press
B. Universal testing machine
C. Mechanical press
D. None of these
Answer» C. Mechanical press
120.

German silver in an alloy of%!

A. Copper, nickel and zinc
B. Copper, aluminium and silver
C. Silver, zinc and aluminium
D. Silver, nickel and zinc
Answer» B. Copper, aluminium and silver
121.

Graphite is corroded by%!

A. Sulphuric acid (10%)
B. Sea water
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. None of these
Answer» E.
122.

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.
123.

The damage/deterioration of metals by the __________ action of fluids is called 'erosion'.%!

A. Abrasive
B. Corrosive
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» B. Corrosive
124.

Ceramic materials fabrication can not be done by%!

A. Welding
B. Slip casting
C. Extrusion
D. Plastic pressing
Answer» B. Slip casting
125.

Which has the maximum melting point out of the following?%!

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Stainless steel
D. Wrought iron
Answer» E.
126.

Aqueous nitric acid is stored in __________ vessel.%!

A. Plain carbon steel
B. Stainless steel
C. Cast iron
D. Thermosetting plastic material
Answer» D. Thermosetting plastic material
127.

Wrought iron is%!

A. High carbon iron
B. Highly resistance to acid corrosion
C. Malleable & ductile; and hence is used for chain links, hooks & couplings
D. An alloy of iron, chromium & carbon
Answer» D. An alloy of iron, chromium & carbon
128.

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
129.

Neutraliser tank used for reacting nitric acid with ammonia for the production of ammonium nitrate is made of%!

A. Aluminium
B. Stainles steel
C. High silicon (14%) iron
D. Copper
Answer» C. High silicon (14%) iron
130.

Nickel (76%) and chromium (15%) alloys are termed as%!

A. Inconel
B. Monel
C. Aluminium bronzes
D. Brass
Answer» B. Monel
131.

A steel alloy containing 36% nickel is called __________ , which has a zero co- efficient of expansion.%!

A. Austenitic stainless steel
B. Heat resisting steel
C. Invar
D. High speed steel
Answer» D. High speed steel
132.

Liners of a ball mill are never made of%!

A. Lead
B. Alloy steel
C. Rubber or ceramic material
D. Cast iron
Answer» B. Alloy steel
133.

A magnetic material becomes __________ above the Curie temperature.%!

A. Ferromagnetic
B. Diamagnetic
C. Paramagnetic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
134.

Corrosion resisting properties of cast iron are significantly improved by the addition of 12 - 15% of%!

A. Tungsten
B. Vanadium
C. Silicon
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
135.

__________ iron is produced, when molten pig iron is chilled suddenly.%!

A. White cast
B. Grey cast
C. Wrought
D. None of these
Answer» B. Grey cast
136.

18/8 stainless steel means, that it contains%!

A. 18% chromium and 8% nickel
B. 18% chromium and 8% molybdenum
C. 18% nickel and 8% chromium
D. 18% molybdenum and 8% chromium
Answer» B. 18% chromium and 8% molybdenum
137.

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
138.

Which of the following undergoes granular fracture?%!

A. Wrought iron
B. Steel
C. Cast iron
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cast iron
139.

Gas holder of a gobar (cowdung) gas plant is made of%!

A. Molybdenum stainless steel
B. Tin
C. Mild steel
D. Aluminium
Answer» D. Aluminium
140.

Rubber lined vessels are corroded by the action of%!

A. Aqua regia
B. Chloroform
C. Sulphuric acid (95%)
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
141.

Which of the following is not a nickel based alloy?%!

A. Inconel
B. Hastelloys
C. Nimonics
D. Babbit metal
Answer» E.
142.

Hydrochloric acid is stored in a __________ steel vessel.%!

A. Lead lined
B. Rubber lined
C. Glass lined
D. Stainless
Answer» C. Glass lined
143.

High resistance electrical heating elements/wire are not made of%!

A. Marageing steel
B. Nimonic alloys
C. Kanthal wire
D. Nichrome
Answer» B. Nimonic alloys
144.

White cast iron as compared to grey cast iron is%!

A. More durable
B. Very brittle
C. Very hard
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
145.

Glass lined vessels are not used for handling/storing%!

A. Dilute H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
B. Dilute HNO‚ÇÉ
C. Dilute HCl
D. Hydroflouric acid
Answer» E.
146.

The chlorinator used in the manufacture of DDT is made of%!

A. Glass
B. Glass lined steel
C. Teflon
D. Bakelite
Answer» C. Teflon
147.

*$_A steel alloy containing 36% nickel is called __________ , which has a zero co- efficient of expansion.?

A. Austenitic stainless steel
B. Heat resisting steel
C. Invar
D. High speed steel
Answer» D. High speed steel
148.

*$_Nickel (76%) and chromium (15%) alloys are termed as?

A. Inconel
B. Monel
C. Aluminium bronzes
D. Brass
Answer» B. Monel
149.

*$_Neutraliser tank used for reacting nitric acid with ammonia for the production of ammonium nitrate is made of?

A. Aluminium
B. Stainles steel
C. High silicon (14%) iron
D. Copper
Answer» C. High silicon (14%) iron
150.

*$_A magnetic material becomes __________ above the Curie temperature.?

A. Ferromagnetic
B. Diamagnetic
C. Paramagnetic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these