Explore topic-wise MCQs in Powder Metallurgy.

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1.

Coble developed rate equations for three stage sintering assuming the compact to be made of packed spheres and in the final stage form interlocking ___________

A. Tetrakaioctahedrons
B. Tetrakaidecahedrons
C. Tetracontagons
D. Tetrakaitetrahedrons
Answer» C. Tetracontagons
2.

The equilibrium pore pressure is given by Pp= ________

A. P<sub>atm</sub>-2 <sub>sv</sub>/r
B. P<sub>atm</sub>+2 <sub>sv</sub>/r
C. P<sub>atm</sub>+2 <sub>ss</sub>/r
D. P<sub>atm</sub>+2 <sub>sv</sub>/x
Answer» C. P<sub>atm</sub>+2 <sub>ss</sub>/r
3.

Entrapment of gas within the pores is an important reason for not achieving theoretical density in practice during sintering.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

At equilibrium, the relation between dihedral angle and surface energy is represented by the equation ______

A. cos ( frac{ theta}{2}=- frac{ gamma_{sv}}{ gamma_{ss}} )
B. cos ( frac{ theta}{2}= frac{ gamma_{sv}}{ gamma_{ss}} )
C. cos ( frac{ theta}{2}= frac{ gamma_{ss}}{ gamma_{sv}} )
D. cos ( frac{ theta}{2}=- frac{ gamma_{ss}}{ gamma_{sv}} )
Answer» D. cos ( frac{ theta}{2}=- frac{ gamma_{ss}}{ gamma_{sv}} )
5.

Which of the following is the expression for plastic flow as the driving force for sintering?

A. ( frac{ds}{dt}=A sigma^{3n}e^{ frac{Q_c}{RT}} )
B. ( frac{ds}{dt}=A sigma^{2n}e^{ frac{Q_c}{RT}} )
C. ( frac{ds}{dt}=A sigma^{n}e^{ frac{Q_cR}{T}} )
D. ( frac{ds}{dt}=A sigma^{n}e^{ frac{Q_c}{RT}} )
Answer» E.
6.

Bulk flow of material by movement of dislocations is a possible mechanism for densification during sintering only if the two conditions are met.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

The equation for coefficient of viscosity as proposed by Frenkel, is given by ________

A. = ( frac{k^2T}{D Omega} )
B. = ( frac{kT}{D Omega} )
C. = ( frac{kT}{Dx} )
D. = ( frac{kT}{Da} )
Answer» C. = ( frac{kT}{Dx} )
8.

Which of the following mechanisms operate during sintering, according to Bal shin theory?

A. Particle re-arrangement, particle shape change, and grain shrinkage
B. Particle shape change, particle size change, and grain growth
C. Particle re-arrangement, particle shape change, and grain growth
D. Particle re-arrangement and grain growth
Answer» D. Particle re-arrangement and grain growth
9.

The expression for viscous flow mechanism proposed by Frenkel is given by ________

A. ( frac{x^2}{a}= frac{3 gamma eta}{2t} )
B. ( frac{x^3}{a}= frac{3 gamma t}{2 eta} )
C. ( frac{x^2}{a}= frac{3 gamma}{2 eta} )
D. ( frac{x^2}{a}= frac{3 gamma t}{2 eta} )
Answer» E.
10.

___________ are structural arrangement of dislocations and are not perfect sinks.

A. Pores
B. Grain boundaries
C. Vacancies
D. Necks
Answer» C. Vacancies
11.

Nabarro and Herring supported ________ as the dominant mechanism in sintering.

A. Evaporation-condensation
B. Viscous flow
C. Diffusion
D. Recrystallization
Answer» D. Recrystallization