A specimen of aluminium metal when observed under microscope shows
A. B.C.C. crystalline structure
B. F.C.C. crystal structure
C. H.C.P. structure
D. A complex cubic structure
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The correct sequence for descending order of machinability is
A. Grey cast iron, low carbon steel, wrought iron
B. Low carbon steel, grey cast iron, wrought iron
C. Wrought iron, low carbon steel, grey cast iron
D. Wrought iron, grey cast iron, low carbon steel
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The ability of a material to resist fracture due to high impact loads, is called
A. Strength
B. Stiffness
C. Toughness
D. Brittleness
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Brass (alloy of copper and zinc) is an example of
A. Substitutional solid solution
B. Interstitial solid solution
C. Intermetallic compounds
D. All of the above
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Carbon in iron is an example of
A. Substitutional solution
B. Interstitial solid solution
C. Intermetallic compounds
D. All of the above
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An alloy steel which is work hardenable and which is used to make the blades of bulldozers, bucket wheel excavators and other earth moving equipment contain iron, carbon and
A. Chromium
B. Silicon
C. Manganese
D. Magnesium
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The percentage of carbon in pig iron varies from
A. 0.1 to 1.2%
B. 1.5 to 2.5%
C. 2.5 to 3.5%
D. 3.5 to 4.5%
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The carbon in the pig iron varies from
A. 0.1 to 0.5%
B. 0.5 to 1%
C. 1 to 5%
D. 5 to 10%
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The percentage of carbon in cast iron varies from
A. 0.1 to 0.5
B. 0.5 to 1
C. 1 to 1.7
D. 1.7 to 4.5
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An important property of high silicon (12 - 18%) cast iron is the high
A. Hardness
B. Brittleness
C. Plasticity
D. Ductility
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An important property of malleable cast iron in comparison to grey cast iron is the high
A. Compressive strength
B. Ductility
C. Carbon content
D. Hardness
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Malleable cast iron is produced
A. By adding magnesium to molten cast iron
B. By quick cooling of molten cast iron
C. From white cast iron by annealing process
D. None of these
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The unique property of cast iron is its high
A. Malleability
B. Ductility
C. Surface finish
D. Damping characteristics
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Pick up the wrong statement Nickel and chromium in steel help in
A. Providing corrosion resistance
B. Improving machining properties
C. Providing high strength at elevated temperatures
D. Raising the elastic limit
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Annealing of white cast iron results in production of
A. Malleable iron
B. Nodular iron
C. Spheroidal iron
D. Grey iron
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Beryllium bronze has
A. High yield point
B. High fatigue limit
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
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The type of space lattice found in gamma-iron is
A. Face centered cubic space lattice
B. Body centered cubic space lattice
C. Close packed hexagonal space lattice
D. None of these
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The type of space lattice found in alpha-iron is
A. Face centered cubic space lattice
B. Body centered cubic space lattice
C. Close packed hexagonal space lattice
D. None of these
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The maximum internal diameter of a blast furnace is about
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The hardness of steel depends upon the
A. Amount of cementite it contains
B. Amount of carbon it contains
C. Contents of alloying elements
D. Method of manufacture of steel
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