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151.

*$_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
152.

*$_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
153.

*$_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
154.

*$_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.
155.

*$_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.
156.

*$_Hydrochloric acid is stored in a __________ steel vessel.?

A. Lead lined
B. Rubber lined
C. Glass lined
D. Stainless
Answer» C. Glass lined
157.

*$_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
158.

*$_The chlorinator used in the manufacture of DDT is made of?

A. Glass
B. Glass lined steel
C. Teflon
D. Bakelite
Answer» C. Teflon
159.

*$_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.
160.

*$___________ 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
161.

*$_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
162.

*$_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
163.

*$_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
164.

*$_Residual magnetism in steel for magnets is increased by the addition of?

A. Nickel
B. Cobalt
C. Tungsten
D. Chromium
Answer» C. Tungsten
165.

*$_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
166.

*$_Nitriding of steel is done (in electric furnace) at __________ °C.?

A. 510
B. 1720
C. 2210
D. 910
Answer» B. 1720
167.

*$_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
168.

*$_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
169.

*$_Tin vessels are corroded by?

A. Anhydrous ammonia
B. Aromatic solvents
C. Synthetic detergent solution
D. None of these
Answer» E.
170.

*$_Slow plastic deformation of metals under a constant stress is termed as __________ failure.?

A. Fatigue
B. Endurance
C. Creep
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
171.

*$_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
172.

*$_Thermosetting resins are those polymers, which?

A. Do not increase in plasticity with rise in temperature
B. Allow slip to occur between molecules
C. Do not take on a permanent set
D. None of these
Answer» B. Allow slip to occur between molecules
173.

*$_Rotary kilns in cement industry are lined with____bricks.?

A. Fireclay
B. Silica
C. Lead
D. High alumina & high magnesia
Answer» E.
174.

*$_Stainless steel contains?

A. Chromium and nickel
B. Copper
C. Aluminium
D. Vanadium
Answer» B. Copper
175.

*$_Addition of __________ to the steel helps in increasing the residual magnetism in steel used for making magnets.?

A. Chromium
B. Nickel
C. Tungsten
D. Cobalt
Answer» E.
176.

*$_The softest material just next to talc in the Mhos scale is?

A. Quartz
B. Gypsum
C. Feldspar
D. Fluorite
Answer» C. Feldspar
177.

*$_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
178.

*$_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
179.

*$_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
180.

*$_Cast iron vessels are not suitable for the storage of?

A. Freon
B. H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ (95%) at room temperature
C. H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ (fuming)
D. Wet SO‚ÇÇ
Answer» E.
181.

*$_Which of the following is not shipped in mild steel containers??

A. Acetone
B. Ammonia
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Formic acid
Answer» E.
182.

*$_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
183.

*$_Which of the following is the most prone to atmospheric corrosion??

A. Silver
B. Iron
C. Tin
D. Copper
Answer» C. Tin
184.

*$_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
185.

*$_Tempering of steel is done to make it?

A. Brittle
B. Hard
C. Rollable
D. Soft
Answer» E.
186.

*$_Which of the following stainless steels is non-magnetic??

A. Ferritic
B. Martensitic
C. Austenitic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
187.

*$_Constantan used in thermocouples is an alloy of?

A. Iron & copper
B. Copper & aluminium
C. Lead & tin
D. None of these
Answer» E.
188.

*$_Diamagnetic materials are magnetised?

A. Strongly
B. Only slightly
C. With eddy currents only
D. In a direction opposite to that of the applied field
Answer» E.
189.

*$_A material is able to retain the deformation permanently by virtue of its?

A. Elasticity
B. Plasticity
C. Ductility
D. Malleability
Answer» C. Ductility
190.

*$_Lead?

A. Is the hardest metal in common use
B. Is the lightest metal in common use
C. Can not be scratched by finger nails
D. Can not be work hardened
Answer» E.
191.

*$_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.
192.

*$___________ 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
193.

*$_Which has the maximum melting point out of the following??

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Stainless steel
D. Wrought iron
Answer» E.
194.

*$_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
195.

*$_Graphite is corroded by?

A. Sulphuric acid (10%)
B. Sea water
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. None of these
Answer» E.
196.

*$_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
197.

*$_Ceramic materials fabrication can not be done by?

A. Welding
B. Slip casting
C. Extrusion
D. Plastic pressing
Answer» B. Slip casting
198.

*/*_White metal is an alloy of?

A. Lead, tin and cadmium
B. Copper, tin and zinc
C. Copper and lead
D. None of these
Answer» E.
199.

*/*_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
200.

*/*_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