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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 347

Q347

Elinvar, an alloy used in precision instruments, hair springs for watches, etc. contains the following element as principal alloying element

A.
Iron
B.
Copper
C.
Aluminium
D.
Nickel
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Elinvar is a nickel-iron alloy notable for having a modulus of elasticity which does not change much with temperature changes.
Elinvar originally consisted of 52% iron, 36% nickel, and 12% chromium.
It is almost non-magnetic, and corrosion resistant.