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Gun metal contains

A. 70% copper and 30% zinc

B. 90% copper and 10% tin

C. 85 - 92% copper and rest tin with little lead and nickel

D. 70 - 78% copper and rest tin

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C. 85 - 92% copper and rest tin with little lead and nickel


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Cast iron is characterised by minimum of following percentage of carbon

A. 0.2 %

B. 0.8 %

C. 1.3 %

D. 2 %

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Nimonic contains __________ percentage of nickel as that of Inconel.

A. Same

B. Less

C. More

D. None of these

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Monel metal contains

A. 63 to 67% nickel and 30% copper

B. 88% copper and 10% tin and rest zinc

C. Alloy of tin, lead and cadmium

D. Malleable iron and zinc

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In low carbon steels, presence of small quantities of sulphur improves

A. Weldability

B. Formability

C. Machinability

D. Hardenability

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Process of Austempering results in

A. Formation of bainite structure

B. Carburised structure

C. Martenistic structure

D. Lamellar layers of carbide distributed throughout the structure

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Super conduction by metals is observed in the temperature range of

A. Below 10°K

B. Above 100°K

C. Around 0°C

D. Around 100°C

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Alnico, an alloy used extensively for permanent magnets contains iron, nickel, aluminium and cobalt in the following ratio

A. 50 : 20 : 20 : 10

B. 40 : 30 : 20 : 10

C. 50 : 20 : 10 : 20

D. 30 : 20 : 30 : 20

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Free carbon in iron makes the metal

A. Soft and gives a coarse grained crystalline structure

B. Soft and gives a fine grained crystalline structure

C. Hard and gives a coarse grained crystalline structure

D. Hard and gives a fine grained crystalline structure

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Ferromagnetic alpha iron exists in temperature range of

A. Below 723°C

B. 770 to 910°C

C. 910 to 1440°C

D. 1400 to 1539°C

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A specimen of aluminium metal when observed under microscope shows

A. B.C.C. crystalline structure

B. F.C.C. crystal structure

C. H.C.P. structure

D. A complex cubic structure

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Which of the following statements are true for annealing of steels?

A. Steels are heated to 500 to 700°C

B. Cooling is done slowly and steadily

C. Internal stresses are relieved

D. All of these

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Crystal structure of a material is, generally, examined by

A. Naked eye

B. Optical microscope

C. Metallurgical microscope

D. X-ray techniques

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The hardness is the property of a material due to which it

A. Can be drawn into wires

B. Breaks with little permanent distortion

C. Can cut another metal

D. Can be rolled or hammered into thin sheets

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Isotropic materials are those which have the same

A. Elastic properties in all directions

B. Stresses induced in all directions

C. Thermal properties in all directions

D. Electric and magnetic properties in all directions

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The crystal structure of brass is

A. F.C.C.

B. B.C.C.

C. H.C.P.

D. Orthorhombic crystalline structure

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In low carbon steels, ________ raises the yield point and improves the resistance to atmospheric corrosion.

A. Sulphur

B. Phosphorus

C. Manganese

D. Silicon

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The main alloying elements high speed steel in order of increasing proportion are

A. Vanadium, chromium, tungsten

B. Tungsten, titanium, vanadium

C. Chromium, titanium, vanadium

D. Tungsten, chromium, titanium

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Thermoplastic materials are those materials which

A. Are formed into shape under heat and pressure and results in a permanently hard product

B. Do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs

C. Are flexible and can withstand considerable wear under suitable conditions

D. Are used as a friction lining for clutches and brakes

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Austenite is a combination of

A. Ferrite and cementite

B. Cementite and gamma iron

C. Ferrite and austenite

D. Ferrite and iron graphite

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Which of the following is used for bearing liner?

A. Gun metal

B. Bronze

C. Bell metal

D. Babbitt metal

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Surveying tapes are made of a material having low coefficient of expansion and enough strength. The alloy used is

A. Silver metal

B. Duralumin

C. Hastelloy

D. Invar

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The ability of a material to resist fracture due to high impact loads, is called

A. Strength

B. Stiffness

C. Toughness

D. Brittleness

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Which of the following metal is used for nuclear energy?

A. Uranium

B. Thorium

C. Niobium

D. All of these

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The percentage of carbon in low carbon steel is

A. 0.05 %

B. 0.15 %

C. 0.3 %

D. 0.5 %

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The metal suitable for bearings subjected to heavy loads, is

A. Silicon bronze

B. White metal

C. Monel metal

D. Phosphor bronze

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Lead is poured into the joint between two pipes. These pipes may be made of

A. Cast iron

B. Vitrified clay

C. Asbestos cement

D. Concrete

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The toughness of a material __________ when it is heated.

A. Remain same

B. Decreases

C. Increases

D. None of these

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The compressive strength of cast iron is ________ that of its tensile strength.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. More than

D. None of these

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Steel made from phosphate iron is

A. Brittle

B. Hard

C. Ductile

D. Tough

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Corrosion resistance of steel is increased by adding

A. Chromium and nickel

B. Nickel and molybdenum

C. Aluminium and zinc

D. Tungsten and sulphur