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Metallurgical Engineering · Q41

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Engineering and GATE · Metallurgical Engineering · question 41

Q41

Self supporting arches for furnace roofs can be fabricated using silica bricks but not using magnesia bricks. Why?

A.
Silica has a significantly lower thermal expansion coefficient than magnesia at high temperatures
Answer
B.
Silica has a significantly higher thermal conductivity than magnesia at high temperatures
C.
Silica has a significantly lower melting point than magnesia
D.
Silica is significantly more acidic than magnesia

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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