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Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
2.
The softness or hardness of a grinding wheel depends upon the type & amount of bonding material used. For general purpose cutter grinding __________ grinding wheel is normally used.
hard
soft
silicon carbide
aluminium oxide
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Anjali said:   3 years ago
The aluminum oxide will cut through steel, as well as softer metals like brass, annealed iron, and steel alloys.
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Mohammed said:   5 years ago
It's tougher than Silicon carbide, which is chemically inert to the material like steel, alloy, iron etc.
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Rumela said:   1 decade ago
Silicon carbide has a greater impact-resistance than aluminium oxide. Then why can't we use SiC?

JAYANTA MONDAL said:   1 decade ago
Silicon carbide or aluminium oxide are property is important for cutting tools.

Vamsi said:   4 years ago
Silicon carbide wheels are harder and more brittle than aluminum oxide wheels.
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Kasturi said:   1 decade ago
Aluminium oxide is used for its hardness and strength and low specific heat.

Kaleem said:   1 decade ago
Aluminium oxide should be a soft material, how can be it used as a cutter?

Secret gal said:   1 decade ago
Then whats the concept behind using silicon coating in turbine blades?

Swap said:   1 decade ago
Aluminium oxide is resistance to corrosion and its a hard metal too.

Syed amanullah said:   9 years ago
@Kaushik. al203 is wrong.

So please explain this answer.


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