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  • Which of the following impurity in cast iron promotes graphite nodule formation and increases the fluidity of the molten metal?


  • Options
  • A. Silicon
  • B. Sulphur
  • C. Manganese
  • D. Phosphorus

  • Correct Answer
  • Silicon 


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    • 1. Wrought iron

    • Options
    • A. is a ductile material
    • B. can be easily forged or welded
    • C. cannot stand sudden and excessive shocks
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 2. Gamma-iron occurs between the temperature range of

    • Options
    • A. 400°C to 600°C
    • B. 600°C to 900°C
    • C. 900°C to 1400°C
    • D. 1400°C to 1530°C
    • Discuss
    • 3. The compressive strength of cast iron is __________ that of its tensile strength.

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    • A. equal to
    • B. less than
    • C. more than
    • Discuss
    • 4. In iron, the presence of carbon in free form is called graphite.

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    • A. Agree
    • B. Disagree
    • Discuss
    • 5. The metal suitable for bearings subjected to heavy loads, is

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    • A. silicon bronze
    • B. white metal
    • C. monel metal
    • D. phosphor bronze
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following property is desirable in parts subjected to shock and impact loads?

    • Options
    • A. Strength
    • B. Stiffness
    • C. Brittleness
    • D. Toughness
    • Discuss
    • 7. According to Indian standard specifications, a plain carbon steel designated by 40 C8 means that the carbon content is

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    • A. 0.04%
    • B. 0.35 to 0.45%
    • C. 0.4 to 0.6%
    • D. 0.6 to 0.8%
    • Discuss
    • 8. Connecting rod is, usually, made from

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    • A. low carbon steel
    • B. high carbon steel
    • C. medium carbon steel
    • D. high speed steel
    • Discuss
    • 9. When a steel containing less than 0.8% carbon is cooled slowly from temperatures above or within the critical range, it consists of

    • Options
    • A. mainly ferrite
    • B. mainly pearlite
    • C. ferrite and pearlite
    • D. pearlite and cementite
    • Discuss
    • 10. Beryllium bronze contains

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    • A. 60% copper and 40% beryllium
    • B. 80% copper and 20% beryllium
    • C. 97.75% copper and 2.25% beryllium
    • D. 99% copper and 1% beryllium
    • Discuss


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