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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Materials and Metallurgy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
_____________ is a flux used in iron smelting. |
A. | Silica |
B. | Caesium |
C. | Dolomite |
D. | Mica |
Answer» D. Mica | |
2. |
Which is the iron ore processed in blast furnaces? |
A. | Hematite |
B. | Magnesia |
C. | Alumina |
D. | Silica |
Answer» B. Magnesia | |
3. |
The smelting zone of the furnace is called as _________ |
A. | Tuyere |
B. | Inwall |
C. | Bosh |
D. | Hearth |
Answer» D. Hearth | |
4. |
How much manganese does ferromanganese contain? |
A. | 10-16% |
B. | 22-32% |
C. | 45-62% |
D. | 74-82% |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Why is sulfur in pig iron kept low? |
A. | Steel impurity |
B. | Electrical resistivity |
C. | Demagnetizing effect |
D. | Low coefficient of expansion |
Answer» B. Electrical resistivity | |
6. |
How much carbon does pig iron contain? |
A. | 0.1-1.0% |
B. | 0.3-0.7% |
C. | 1-3% |
D. | 3-4% |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
The size of pig iron is _________ (in inches). |
A. | 10*6*2 |
B. | 20*9*4 |
C. | 15*12*6 |
D. | 20*14*8 |
Answer» C. 15*12*6 | |
8. |
Impregnation of sintered parts is usually done for _________ |
A. | 2-5 minutes |
B. | 10-20 minutes |
C. | 30-50 minutes |
D. | 80-120 minutes |
Answer» C. 30-50 minutes | |
9. |
_________ is the process done to reduce the void space in the sintered part. |
A. | Sizing |
B. | Coining |
C. | Machining |
D. | Infiltration |
Answer» C. Machining | |
10. |
For cemented carbide cutting tools, the compact is heated at __________ |
A. | 650 F |
B. | 1200 F |
C. | 1989 F |
D. | 2750 F |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
Sintering is performed ___________ |
A. | At room temperature |
B. | Below melting point |
C. | Above boiling point |
D. | At cryogenic temperature |
Answer» C. Above boiling point | |
12. |
In gravity compaction, the die is made of _________ |
A. | Graphite |
B. | Lead |
C. | Charcoal |
D. | Quartz |
Answer» B. Lead | |
13. |
Electrolysis usually used for materials like _________ |
A. | Zinc, cadmium |
B. | Aluminum, nickel |
C. | Silver, tin |
D. | Silicon, antimony |
Answer» D. Silicon, antimony | |
14. |
What is the disadvantage of atomization? |
A. | Electrical resistivity |
B. | Oxidation |
C. | Poor mechanical strength |
D. | Coarse grains |
Answer» C. Poor mechanical strength | |
15. |
In powder metallurgy, how is the powder for brittle materials prepared? |
A. | Pulverization |
B. | Atomization |
C. | Electrolysis |
D. | Fusion |
Answer» B. Atomization | |