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Mechanical Engineering · Q206

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 206

Q206

Which of the following material has nearly zero coefficient of expansion?

A.
Stainless steel
B.
High speed steel
C.
Invar
Answer
D.
Heat resisting steel

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Invar is a solid solution, it is a single-phase alloy,
It consisting of around 36% nickel and 64% iron.
And uniquely it has nearly zero coefficient of expansion.