Chemical Engineering - Refractory Technology

1.
The linear thermal expansion of __________ bricks upto 1000 °C is very low of the order of ≤ 0.5 percent.
fireclay
silica
magnesite
corundum
Answer: Option
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2.
Fusion point of an acidic refractory material is
increased by the addition of basic oxides.
reduced by the addition of basic oxides.
not affected by the addition of basic oxides.
always more than 2500°C.
Answer: Option
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3.
Which is required in an insulating refractory ?
High thermal conductivity
Low porosity
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option
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4.
'Super refractories' are made from pure
carbides
oxides
borides
nitrides
Answer: Option
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5.
Chromite refractories are
acidic refractory.
neutral refractory.
basic refractory.
fired at a temperature of 600°C only.
Answer: Option
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