An ideal refractory should have high
A. Spalling rate
B. Fusion point
C. Shrinkage ability
D. None of these
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Which is the stable form of silica between 1470°C and the melting point 1713°C ?
A. Cristobalite
B. Tridymite
C. Quartz
D. None of these
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Furnace atmosphere for softening temperature determination of refractories (in which segar cones are placed) should be
A. Oxidising
B. Neutral
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
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Porosity of silica bricks varies from __________ percent.
A. 5 to 10
B. 20 to 30
C. 45 to 60
D. 60 to 75
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Maximum alumina content in high alumina refractory can be as high as __________ percent.
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Maximum water percentage in refractory mix meant for hand moulding may be as high as __________ percent.
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Pure bauxite is the best raw material for the manufacture of high alumina refractories, in which maximum alumina content can be as high as __________ percent.
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Maximum shrinkage in volume occurring during burning/firing of dried refractories may be as high as __________ percent.
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Periclase refractory contains mainly
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In panel test for spalling resistance, the average face temperature of panel assembly is maintained at __________ °C for 24 hours.
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Dry mix hydraulic compositions of refractory aggregates with suitable bonding materials are called refractory
A. Mortars
B. Cements
C. Castables
D. None of these
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Insulating refractories should have
A. High porosity
B. Low thermal conductivity
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
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Cermets are combination of ceramic and metallic materials due to which they have high strength & resistance to high temperature. Cermets are used in the
A. Hearth of the blast furnace
B. Nuclear reactors, missiles & space crafts
C. Insulation of high temperature furnaces
D. Roof of electric furnaces
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Basic bricks are not made of
A. Fireclay
B. Magnesite
C. Foresterite
D. Chromite
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Alumina-graphite bricks are used for lining the
A. Slide gate in teeming laddies
B. Continuous casting systems
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
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Firing temperature of magnesite bricks is about __________ °C.
A. 800-1000
B. 1000-1200
C. 1600-1800
D. 2400-2600
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Maximum safe working temperature for fireclay bricks is about __________ °C.
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Chemically, mullite refractories is
A. 3Al2 O3 .2SiO2
B. Al2 O3
C. ZrSO4
D. ThO2
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Carbon refractories
A. Do not burn/oxidise, when exposed to air on heating
B. Are not attacked by slags, as they are not wetted by melts
C. Do not resist temperature fluctuations
D. Have extremely low thermal & electrical conductivities
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Carbon refractory blocks
A. Are wetted by molten iron
B. Are used in the hearth of blast furnace
C. Are acidic in nature
D. All of the above
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