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Mechanical Engineering · Q346

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 346

Q346

Tin base white metals are used where the bearings are subjected to

A.
Large surface wear
Answer
B.
Elevated temperatures
C.
Light load and pressure
D.
High pressure and load

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pure metals are soft, tough and ductile with a high coefficient of friction. Intermetallic compounds are hard and wear-resistant but brittle. By themselves, these do not make ideal bearing materials.
The white metals are any of several light-colored alloys used as a base for plated silverware, ornaments or novelties, as well as any of several lead-based or tin-based alloys used for things like bearings, jewellery, miniature figures, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type.