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Mechanical Engineering · Q233

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 233

Q233

Alnico, an alloy used extensively for permanent magnets contains iron, nickel, aluminium and cobalt in the following ratio

A.
50 : 20 : 20 : 10
Answer
B.
40 : 30 : 20 : 10
C.
50 : 20 : 10 : 20
D.
30 : 20 : 30 : 20

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The composition of alnico alloys is typically 50% of Iron, 20% of nickel,20% of aluminium and 10% of cobalt