Chemical Engineering - Materials and Construction

21.
Corrosion resisting properties of cast iron are significantly improved by the addition of 12 - 15% of
tungsten
vanadium
silicon
all (a), (b) & (c)
Answer: Option
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22.
Pick out the wrong statement
Hardening makes the steel more brittle.
High alloy steels contain more than 50% alloying element.
18/8 stainless steel is a magnetic steel.
both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option
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23.
Duriron is
acid resistant, brittle and very hard.
high silicon iron.
prone to breakage due to thermal expansion because of its very high co-efficient of thermal expansion.
all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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24.
Pick out the correct statement.
Stainless steel is nothing but chromium coated steel.
Hardening of a soft metal can be done by alloying it with another metal or non-metal.
Plastic deformation of a material is its temporary distortion under the action of applied stress.
Rusting of iron is not electrochemical in nature.
Answer: Option
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25.
Cast iron detachable joint is used in __________ pipes.
steel
cast iron
asbestos cement
reinforced cement concrete
Answer: Option
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