Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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1.

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

A. 1720
B. 510
C. 910
D. 2210
Answer» C. 910
2.

Age hardening' of duralumin is due to

A. copper
B. magnesium
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
3.

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. concentrated H 2 SO 4
D. none of these
Answer» C. concentrated H 2 SO 4
4.

H 2 SO 4 (< 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).
5.

Alpha iron is stable __________ °C.

A. above 1403
B. upto 910
C. above 1800
D. between 910 & 1403
Answer» C. above 1800
6.

Most suitable material for high pressure vessel operating at 500 atm. and 500° C is

A. molybdenum stainless steel.
B. 18/8 stainless steel.
C. mild steel.
D. high silicon iron (14% Si).
Answer» B. 18/8 stainless steel.
7.

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.
8.

100% H 2 SO 4 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.
9.

Hypersil' is a __________ steel.

A. high speed
B. silicon
C. molybdenum
D. tungsten
Answer» C. molybdenum
10.

Semi steel' is

A. produced by adding 10-20% steel to the cupola charge.
B. stronger than cast iron.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
11.

In SO 3 absorber (Contact Process), packing material used is of

A. cast iron
B. chemical stoneware
C. karbate
D. mild steel
Answer» C. karbate
12.

Approximate value of the modulus of elasticity for steel is about __________ x l0 6 kg/cm 2 .

A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 40
D. 75
Answer» C. 40
13.

Copper is dissolved from its ore by H 2 SO 4 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)
14.

Bog iron used for the adsorption of H 2 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).
15.

Specify the material of construction suitable for handling concentrated HNO 3 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
16.

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

A. 510
B. 1720
C. 2210
D. 910
Answer» B. 1720
17.

SO 3 is absorbed using H 2 SO 4 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.
18.

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
19.

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.
20.

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

A. dilute HCI
B. acetic acid
C. concentrated H 2 SO 4
D. none of these
Answer» C. concentrated H 2 SO 4