Explore topic-wise MCQs in Powder Metallurgy.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Powder Metallurgy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following characteristics does irregular shaped particles do not possess?

A. Reduced apparent density
B. Good pressing properties
C. Good sintering properties
D. Maximum flow rate
Answer» E.
2.

The shape factor is given by the ratio of surface area to particle size.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The adsorption method used for determining the specific surface makes use of which instrument?

A. Fisher Sub-siever
B. BET apparatus
C. Hall Flowmeter
D. Scott Volumeter
Answer» C. Hall Flowmeter
4.

Carman s equation is given by S0= _____

A. ( frac{ sqrt{(g/k)K gamma epsilon^3}}{ sqrt{(1- epsilon)^2}} )
B. ( frac{ sqrt{(g/k)K gamma epsilon^2}}{ sqrt{(1- epsilon)^2}} )
C. ( frac{ sqrt{(g/k)K gamma epsilon^3}}{ sqrt{(1+ epsilon)^2}} )
D. ( frac{ sqrt{(k/g)K gamma epsilon^3}}{ sqrt{(1- epsilon)^2}} )
Answer» B. ( frac{ sqrt{(g/k)K gamma epsilon^2}}{ sqrt{(1- epsilon)^2}} )
5.

The unit for measuring the specific surface of the powder is _____

A. cm<sup>2</sup>/gm
B. cm/sec
C. cm<sup>3</sup>/gm
D. cm/gm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. cm/sec
6.

_____ measures the resistance to fluid flow through a compacted powder bed to calculate the specific surface of the powder.

A. Permeametry
B. Gas adsorption method
C. Elutriation Method
D. Sedimentation method
Answer» B. Gas adsorption method
7.

______ determines the surface area of powder by measuring the amount of gas adsorbed by a monomolecular layer of the powder.

A. Centrifugal method
B. Gas absorption method
C. Gas adsorption method
D. Permeability method
Answer» D. Permeability method
8.

Which of the following particle shape is not produced by the chemical decomposition process of powder manufacture?

A. Acicular
B. Flaky (large and thin plate-like)
C. Rod-like (irregular)
D. Rounded
Answer» C. Rod-like (irregular)
9.

Which method cannot be used to determine the particle shape?

A. Sieve analysis
B. Optical microscopy
C. SEM
D. TEM
Answer» B. Optical microscopy
10.

Which of the following criteria can be used for shape characterization?

A. Verbal expression and evaluation of bulk properties
B. Shape factor
C. Verbal expression, shape factor, and evaluation of bulk properties
D. Shape factor, shape generation, verbal expression, and bulk property evaluation
Answer» E.
11.

Particle shape can be defined as, the recognized pattern of relationship between points that form the internal surface of the particle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Which of the following concepts are used to differentiate and describe particle shapes?

A. Dimensionality of particle
B. Dimensionality and Surface contour
C. Surface contour of particle
D. Dimensionality and atomic mass
Answer» C. Surface contour of particle