Chemical Engineering - Refractory Technology

36.
Which of the following consumes the maximum tonnage of refractories annually in an integrated steel plant ?
Soaking pits
Ceheating furnace
L.D. converter
Rotary lime kiln
Answer: Option
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37.
__________ nozzles are used in continuous casting of steel,
Zircon
Thoria
Carborundum
Beryllia
Answer: Option
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38.
silicon carbide refractories have very low
refractoriness (< 1700°C).
thermal conductivity.
resistance to thermal shock.
none of these.
Answer: Option
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39.
Basic bricks are not made of
fireclay
magnesite
foresterite
chromite
Answer: Option
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40.
With increase in the alumina content in firebricks, its fusion point (refractoriness)
decreases linearly
remains unchanged
increases
decreases
Answer: Option
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