Description : Which of the following is a moderating material used in nuclear reactor? (A) Graphite (B) Cadmium (C) Zircaloy (an alloy of zirconium and aluminium)
Last Answer : (A) Graphite
Description : Thermal shield used in high powered nuclear reactor to protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage is made of (A) Concrete (B) Steel (C) Zircaloy (D) Graphite
Last Answer : (B) Steel
Description : Which of the following is not used as a nuclear fuel cladding material? (A) Zircaloy (B) Cadmium (C) Ceramics (D) Stainless steel
Last Answer : (B) Cadmium
Description : Inconel is an alloy of (A) Tin, zinc and nicke (B) Iron, nickel and chromium (C) Copper and nickel (D) Copper and tin
Last Answer : (B) Iron, nickel and chromium
Description : A fuse wire is made of: (1) an alloy of tin and copper (2) an alloy of tin and lead (3) an alloy of tin and aluminium (4) an alloy of nickel and chromium
Last Answer : (2) an alloy of tin and lead Explanation: Electric fuse wire is an alloy made of tin (63 % lead 37 %. The cross sectional area determines the melting point at a certain current. Alloys (e.g. ... resulting combination of good conductivity (due to the tin) with a low melting point due to the lead).
Last Answer : an alloy of tin and lead
Description : Carbide tipped cutting tools are manufactured by powder metallurgy techniques and have a composition of (A) 90% tungsten carbide and 10% cobalt (B) 70% aluminium oxide & 30% silica (C) 30% nickel, 15% chromium & 55% tungsten (D) 65% tungsten & 35% zirconium
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Principal alloying elements of cast tool alloys which have very high wear resistance & high temperature strength are (A) Cobalt, chromium & tungsten (B) Cobalt, chromium & nickel (C) Molybdenum, tungsten & chromium (D) Cobalt, zirconium & molybdenum
Last Answer : : Option A
Description : Biological shield in a nuclear power reactor is made of (A) Concrete (B) Steel (C) Cadmium (D) Zircaloy
Last Answer : (A) Concrete
Description : Which of the following materials may prove unsuitable for handling acetic acid (glacial & anhydrous) at 40°C? (A) Silicone rubber, teflon, porcelain and wood (B) Nickel, monel, stainless steel and graphite (C) Aluminium, copper, high silicon iron (D) Brass, cast iron, mild steel and tin
Last Answer : (D) Brass, cast iron, mild steel and tin
Description : Invar used in thermocouples is an alloy of nickel and (A) Iron (B) Copper (C) Chromium (D) Lead
Last Answer : (A) Iron
Description : Work hardenable alloy steel used to make the bucket wheel excavators, blades of bulldozers and other earth moving equipments contain iron, carbon and (A) Manganese (B) Silicon (C) Nickel (D) Chromium
Last Answer : (A) Manganese
Description : Electric ovens using heating elements of _______________ can produce temperature upto 3000°C. (A) Nickel (B) Graphite (C) Chromium (D) Iron
Last Answer : Ans: C Chromium has high melting point.
Description : Graphite is used in nuclear reactor as (A) Insulation lining of the reactor (B) Fuel (C) Lubricant (D) Retarder of neutron velocity
Last Answer : (D) Retarder of neutron velocity
Description : ________ is an alloy made from iron , chromium and nickel . a) stainless steel b)steel c)brass d)bronze
Last Answer : a) stainless steel
Description : An alloy of Iron - Chromium and Nickel makes what
Last Answer : Stainless Steel
Description : Bronze is an alloy of – (1) Copper & tin (2) Copper & zinc (3) Copper & iron (4) Iron & nickel
Last Answer : (1) Copper & tin Explanation: Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, commonly with about 12% tin and often with the addition of other metals (such as aluminium, manganese, nickel or zinc ... produce a range of alloys that may be harder than copper alone, or have other useful properties.
Description : The commonly used safety fuse-wire is made of - (1) an alloy of Nickel and Lead (2) an alloy of Tin and Lead (3) an alloy of Tin and Nickel (4) an alloy of Lead and Iron
Last Answer : (2) an alloy of Tin and Lead Explanation: As a rule, fuse elements of time delay fuses contain low melting point materials, e.g. tin (Sn) or zinc (Zn) and alloys thereof.
Description : Bronze is an alloy of (1) Copper & tin (2) Copper & zinc (3) Copper & iron (4) Iron & nickel
Last Answer : Copper & tin
Description : In a nuclear reactor the moderator is usually made of graphite placed between the fuel rods used to slow down neutrons all of the above none of the above?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : In Nuclear reactors graphite is used as (1) Lubricant (2) Fuel (3) Linear of the reactor (4) Modulator
Last Answer : (4) Modulator Explanation: Nuclear reactors are used at nuclear power plants for electricity generation. These are generally graphite moderated and CO2 cooled.
Description : Which of the following is not an alloy of nickel and chromium? (A) Inconel (B) Hastelloy (C) Nimonic alloys (D) Duralumin
Last Answer : (D) Duralumin
Description : Chromel (Nichrome) is an alloy of (A) Chromium and molybdenum (B) Nickel and chromium (C) Molybdenum and nickel (D) Chromium and aluminium
Last Answer : (B) Nickel and chromium
Description : Steel containing low percentage of nickel, chromium & tungsten are termed as the __________ steel. (A) Wrought (B) Tool (C) Alloy (D) Plain carbon
Last Answer : (D) Plain carbon
Description : Brass is an alloy of (A) Nickel and tin (B) Copper and zinc
Last Answer : (B) Copper and zinc
Description : Bronze is an alloy of copper and (A) Lead (B) Tin (C) Nickel (D) Zinc
Last Answer : (B) Tin
Description : Gun metal is an alloy of (A) Nickel, tin and copper (B) Copper, tin and zinc (C) Copper, phosphorus and nickel (D) Manganese, phosphorus and nickel
Last Answer : (B) Copper, tin and zinc
Description : German silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and (A) Zinc (B) Silver (C) Tin (D) Lead
Last Answer : (A) Zinc
Description : Bell metal is an alloy of (A) Copper & zinc (B) Copper & tin (C) Copper & nickel
Last Answer : (B) Copper & tin
Description : Thermal shield is used in high powered nuclear reactors to (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage B) Absorb the fast neutrons (C) Slow down the secondary neutrons (D) Protect the fuel element from coming in contact with the coolant
Last Answer : (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage
Description : Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal) by (A) Combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium (B) Fusion of atoms of uranium (C) Absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Last Answer : (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Description : A thermal nuclear reactor compared to a fast breeder reactor (A) Uses slower neutrons for fission (B) Uses faster neutrons for fission (C) Gives higher power density (D) Requires less fuel to run at the same power level
Last Answer : (A) Uses slower neutrons for fission
Description : Spent fuel from the nuclear thermal reactor contains (A) Fission products (B) Plutonium (C) Unused fuel (D) All (A), (B) & (C
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C
Description : Plutonium (A) Is recovered from spent fuel from thermal nuclear reactor (B) Has much lower melting point (640°C ) compared to thorium (1690°C) (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B
Description : Fuel for a nuclear reactor (thermal) is (A) Uranium (B) Plutonium (C) Radium (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Uranium
Description : Transformer cores are laminated with (A) Low carbon steel. (B) Silicon sheet steel. (C) Nickel alloy steel. (D) Chromium sheet steel.
Last Answer : (B) Silicon sheet steel.
Description : Which of the following material of construction may be recommended by a chemical engineer for handling a gaseous chlorine (dry or wet) stream in a fluid flow system? (A) High silicon iron, silicon rubber ... Mild steel and stainless steel (C) Cast iron, tin and aluminium (D) Copper, nickel and Monel
Last Answer : (A) High silicon iron, silicon rubber, Kel-F and Teflon
Description : Brass is an alloy of (A) Copper and zinc (B) Zinc and lead (C) Tin and silver (D) Zinc and nickel
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Reactors in commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S. are often referred to as thermal reactors. A thermal reactor uses: w) fissionable plutonium-239 as fuel. x) a relatively low heat output. y) neutrons moderated to relatively low energies. z) liquid sodium as a coolant.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NEUTRONS MODERATED TO RELATIVELY LOW ENERGIES.
Description : Graphite is a/an (A) Electrical insulator (B) Allotrope of carbon (C) Moderator used in nuclear reactor (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Moderator used in nuclear reactor
Description : Safety rods provided in nuclear reactors to guard against accidents, in case of earthquake are made of (A) High carbon steel (B) Molybdenum (C) Zircaloy (D) Boron or cadmium
Last Answer : (D) Boron or cadmium
Description : A fast breeder reactor employs (A) Graphite as moderator (B) Water as coolant (C) Molten sodium as coolant as well as moderator (D) U-235 as fuel
Last Answer : (D) U-235 as fuel
Description : A heterogeneous reactor is the one, in which the moderator and the (A) Coolant are different materials (B) Coolant are present in different phases (e.g., heavy water and graphite) (C) Fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium and heavy water) (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium and heavy water
Description : H2SO4 (< 50% concentration) is corrosive to (A) Aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel, concrete & tin (B) Copper, cast iron & high silicon iron (14% Si) (C) Rubber (butyl and hard), silicone rubber & Teflon (D) Glass, graphite, porcelain & stoneware
Last Answer : (A) Aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel, concrete & tin
Description : A homogeneous reactor is the one, in which the (A) Fissile atoms are evenly distributed throughout the mass of nuclear reactor (B) Same substance (e.g. heavy water) is used as moderator & coolant (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material
Description : Wrought iron is (A) High carbon iron (B) Highly resistance to acid corrosion (C) Malleable & ductile; and hence is used for chain links, hooks & couplings (D) An alloy of iron, chromium & carbon
Last Answer : (C) Malleable & ductile; and hence is used for chain links, hooks & couplings
Description : Graphite is used in nuclear reactors for- (1) reducing the speed of fast neutrons (2) cooling the reactor (3) absorbing neutrons (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) reducing the speed of fast neutrons Explanation: A graphite reactor is a nuclear reactor that uses carbon as a neutron moderator, which allows unenriched uranium to be used as nuclear fuel.
Description : The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is – (1) Uranium (2) Radium (3) Ordinary water (4) Graphite
Last Answer : (3) Ordinary water Explanation: Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent. It acts as the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.
Description : The graphite rods in the nuclear reactor?
Last Answer : convert fast moving neutrons into thermal neutrons