Chemical Engineering Basics

431. Neutrons are present in all atoms except that of

  1. He
  2. C
  3. H
  4. Ar

Correct answer: (C)
H

432. Nickel and __________ are the alloying element added in steel to increase its toughness.

  1. Molybdenum
  2. Chromium
  3. Vanadium
  4. Silicon

Correct answer: (D)
Silicon

433. Nickel is a __________ material.

  1. Ferromagnetic
  2. Semi-conductor
  3. Paramagnetic
  4. Ferroelectric

Correct answer: (A)
Ferromagnetic

434. Nitriding of a steel part does not increase its

  1. Grain size
  2. Fatigue limit
  3. Surface hardness
  4. Wear resistance

Correct answer: (A)
Grain size

435. Non-ferrous alloys used for making cutting tools need not have high

  1. Abrasion resistance
  2. Toughness
  3. Red hardness
  4. Cutting speed

Correct answer: (B)
Toughness

436. Normalising does not __________ of a metal.

  1. Improve machinability & tensile strength
  2. Remove internal stresses
  3. Refine the structure
  4. Remove strains caused by cold working

Correct answer: (B)
Remove internal stresses

437. Normalising of a casting does not

  1. Induce stresses in it
  2. Refine its grain structure
  3. Reduce segregation
  4. Improve its mechanical properties

Correct answer: (A)
Induce stresses in it

438. Normalising of an object does not

  1. Refine coarse grain structure obtained during hot working
  2. Improve ductility
  3. Improve yield strength
  4. Improve mechanical properties

Correct answer: (B)
Improve ductility

439. Notched bar test is used for testing the __________ of a material.

  1. Impact strength
  2. Endurance limit
  3. Machinability
  4. Corrosion resistance

Correct answer: (A)
Impact strength

440. Nuclear fission of one atom of uranium-235 produces the energy equivalent to about __________ MeV.

  1. 20
  2. 200
  3. 500
  4. 2000

Correct answer: (B)
200

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