Refractory Technology MCQs

212 MCQs  — Chemical Engineering MCQs  (Page 13 of 22)

High refractoriness of refractory bricks means, that it has a________________?
A. High spalling resistance
B. Low spalling resistance
C. High resistance to fusion
D. Low porosity
To resist spalling tendency, a refractory should have________________?
A. Greater diffusivity
B. Low specific heat
C. Low thermal co-efficient of expansion
D. All a., b. and c.
Cermets are____________________?
A. Composite material containing both ceramic & metallic constituents
B. Having high strength & resistance to high temperature
C. Used in space vehicles, missiles & nuclear energy plants
D. All a., b. and c.
Hot face insulating linings of high purity alumina fused mullite are used, where_________________?
A. Very high temperatures are involved
B. Highly reducing conditions are involved
C. Presence of iron or silica is harmful
D. All a., b. and c.
Silica bricks have low spalling resistance below 600°C, due to its________________?
A. Very high thermal conductivity
B. High co-efficient of expansion upto this temperature
C. High thermal diffusivity
D. Low refractoriness
Magnesite refractories have low resistance to___________________?
A. Attack by basic slag
B. Abrasion
C. Disintegration on sudden change of temperature
D. Both b. and c.
Which is a basic refractory ?
A. Fireclay
B. Silica
C. Chrome magnesite
D. None of these
Tar dolomite bricks are used in the_________________?
A. Basic bessemer converter
B. Basic open hearth furnace
C. Electric furnaces
D. All a., b. and c.