Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Materials Metallurgy.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Materials Metallurgy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The molding sand in moist state is named as __________

A. Green sand
B. Loam sand
C. Backing sand
D. Parting sand
Answer» B. Loam sand
2.

Which of the following is not a stage of mold preparation?

A. Mixing
B. Quenching
C. Tempering
D. Conditioning
Answer» C. Tempering
3.

The molding sand in moist state is named as _________?

A. Green sand
B. Loam sand
C. Backing sand
D. Parting sand
Answer» B. Loam sand
4.

__________ additives improve the permeability of the molds.

A. Sawdust
B. Seacoal
C. Cereals
D. Silica flour
Answer» B. Seacoal
5.

Why are Kaolinite and Bentonite used as clay in molding sand?

A. High expansion ratio
B. High thermo-chemical stability
C. High coefficient of expansion
D. Non-reactive with molding sand
Answer» C. High coefficient of expansion
6.

Chilled castings are made by using _________

A. Natural sand
B. Synthetic sand
C. Zircon sand
D. Chromite sand
Answer» E.
7.

How much water does natural sand require?

A. 2-4%
B. 5-8%
C. 10-12%
D. 14-22%
Answer» C. 10-12%
8.

How much clay does loam sand contain?

A. Up to 2%
B. Up to 10%
C. Up to 30%
D. Up to 50%
Answer» E.
9.

What makes the molding sand refractory?

A. Additive
B. High-temperature treatment
C. Silica
D. Clay
Answer» D. Clay
10.

Which of the following is not a constituent of molding sand?

A. Additive
B. Sand
C. Epoxy
D. Binder
Answer» D. Binder