Description : Which element is added in steel to increase resistance to corrosion ?
Last Answer : Chromium.
Description : Which Element Is Added In Steel To Increase Resistance To Corrosion?
Description : Steel Tank in the power sprayer is used to avoid a) Moisturisation b) Corrosion c) Leakages d) Stability
Last Answer : Corrosion
Description : Presence of nickel in steel improves its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Cutting ability (C) Wear resistance (D) All (A), (B) and (C
Last Answer : (A) Corrosion resistance
Description : Addition of tungsten to steel imparts (A) Magnetic properties (B) Cutting hardness (C) Corrosion resistance (D) Ductility
Last Answer : (B) Cutting hardness
Description : Corrosion resistance of steel is increased by the addition of (A) Phosphorous and tungsten (B) Nickel and chromium (C) Lead and vanadium (D) Molybdenum and tungsten
Last Answer : (B) Nickel and chromium
Description : The process of coating steel sheets by zinc to improve its corrosion resistance is called (A) Calorising (B) Galvanising (C) Zincification (D) Tempering
Last Answer : (B) Galvanising
Description : Presence of manganese in alloy steel improves its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Cutting ability (C) Abrasion resistance & toughness (D) Elasticity & creep resistance
Last Answer : (C) Abrasion resistance & toughness
Description : Addition of lead, sulphur and phosphorus to low carbon steel helps in improving its (A) Corrosion resistance (B) Tensile strength (C) Machinability (D) Compressive strength
Last Answer : (C) Machinability
Description : Presence of cobalt in steel improves its (A) Cutting ability (B) Corrosion resistance (C) Tensile strength
Last Answer : (A) Cutting ability
Description : Though tin occurs lower than iron in the electrochemical series, yet it is coated on steel for corrosion protection, because of its (A) Lower cost (B) Abundant availability (C) Resistance to vegetable acids as the tin plate are commercially used in 'canning' industry (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Resistance to vegetable acids as the tin plate are commercially used in 'canning' industry
Description : __________ is the process of coating the surface of steel with aluminium oxide, thereby imparting it increased resistance to corrosion & oxidation upto a temperature of 700°C. (A) Veneering (B) Galvanising (C) Electroplating (D) Calorising
Last Answer : (D) Calorising
Description : Out of the following, the __________ pipe has the least corrosion resistance. (A) Mild steel (B) Copper (C) Cast iron (D) Wrought iron
Last Answer : D) Wrought iron
Description : In cooling tower ,higher temperature __________ corrosion potential • Decrease • Increase • Temperature has no effect on corrosion
Last Answer : Increase
Description : Weld decay will cause which of the following problems? a) A reduced resistance to corrosion b) a lower tensile strength c) The toughness is reduced d) The hardness will increase
Last Answer : a) A reduced resistance to corrosion
Description : Pollution caused by cooling tower includes 1. Fouling 2. Limestone formation 3. Corrosion 4. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : The presence of these pollutants can cause a series of problems. The main problems that are caused______ • are fouling, • limestone formation, • corrosion and biological • All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : In addition to testing the calibration of a circuit breaker, maintenance should include all of the following EXCEPT ______________. A. changing out of magnetic elements and thermal heaters yearly B. ... for loose or missing parts D. making sure foreign matter does not block tripping element
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the following is false? (a) Mica is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks (b) Aluminium has the advantage over iron as it is resistant to corrosion (c) line is mostly used in galvanising iron and steel goods (d) Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Lead is (A) Not resistant to corrosion (B) Used as a cathodic material (C) Not used as pigment (in its compound forms) for paints (D) Used as a shock absorber (in mattress form) between the foundation and steel framework of skyscraper buildings
Last Answer : (D) Used as a shock absorber (in mattress form) between the foundation and steel framework of skyscraper buildings
Description : __________ is added in stainless steel to prevent inter crystal corrosion. (A) Vanadium (B) Niobium (C) Chromium (D) Nickel
Last Answer : (B) Niobium
Description : Mild steel is (A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon) (B) Highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel) (C) A high carbon steel (0.5 to 1.5% carbon) (D) Very poor in strength & ductility
Last Answer : (A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon)
Description : Most common stainless steel type 316, which is highly resistant to corrosion contains (A) 16-13% Cr 10-14% Ni and 2-3% Mo (B) 20-22% Cr, and 8-10% Ni (C) 2-4% Cr, 22% NI and 2-4% Mo (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) 16-13% Cr 10-14% Ni and 2-3% Mo
Description : __________ are used as corrosion inhibitor for iron & steel in aqueous solutions. (A) Phosphates (B) Chromates (C) Sulphates (D) Bi-carbonates
Last Answer : (B) Chromates
Description : Pick out the wrong statement about coating/electroplating of metals. (A) Phosphate coating is used as an excellent base for paints & enamels (B) Phosphate coating is less corrosion resistant than ... coating metal is made the anode (D) Calorising is the process of coating steel with chromium
Last Answer : (D) Calorising is the process of coating steel with chromium
Description : Which of the following is an example of stress corrosion? (A) Season cracking of brass (B) Caustic embrittlement of steel (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : Option C
Description : Stainless steel resists corrosion due to (A) Carbon (B) Sulphur (C) Vanadium (D) Chromium
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : What steps can be taken to avoid stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in steel vessels used for storing anhydrous ammonia?
Last Answer : The U.S. National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors recommends the following in one of their classic articles: 1. Pressure vessels should be fully stress relieved or fabricated with heads that ... at least 0.2 percent water to inhibit SCC. Source: National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors
Description : Corrosion in Steel girder bridges may be prevented by : a) Protective coatings by painting b) Metallising c) Use of epoxy based paints d) All the above*
Last Answer : d) All the above*
Description : Renewal of slack rivets should be taken up in steel girder bridges: a) All rivets which are hand loose or which have lost 50% of their head by corrosion. b) All hammer loose rivets where corrosion has set ... . c) In end stiffeners when the percentage of hammer loose rivets is >30% d) All the above*
Description : High resistance electrical heating elements/wire are not made of (A) Maraging steel (B) Nimonic alloys (C) Kanthal wire (D) Nichrome
Last Answer : (A) Maraging steel
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Alloys are harder than their component elements (B) Presence of silicon in steel decreases its electrical resistance (C) Karbate is an acid resistant material of construction ... , a steel alloyed with 10% Ni and 20% Cr can be used upto a temperature of 1100°C
Last Answer : (B) Presence of silicon in steel decreases its electrical resistance
Description : Ceramic nuclear metals compared to solid nuclear metals have (A) Higher melting points (B) Low strength at high temperature (C) More chances of radiation damage (D) Poorer corrosion resistance
Last Answer : (A) Higher melting points
Description : Aluminium alloy is one of the most suitable materials of construction for aircrafts mainly due to its (A) High strength to weight ratio (B) Low temperature strength properties (C) Its ability ... rolled, forged & stamped (D) High strength and corrosion & oxidation-resistance at elevated temperature
Last Answer : (A) High strength to weight ratio
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 : Brass tubes are used in the manufacture of tubes of evaporators used in sugar and salt industries, mainly because of its (A) High co-efficient of thermal expansion (B) Low thermal conductivity (C) High corrosion resistance (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) High corrosion resistance
Description : Tin base and lead base alloys are used for bearing materials. Tin compared to lead has lower (A) Price (B) Corrosion resistance (C) Thermal conductivity (D) Abundant availability
Last Answer : (D) Abundant availability
Description : Wrought iron is having very high (A) Hardness (B) Strength (C) Corrosion resistance (D) Susceptibility to changes in its properties by heat treatment
Last Answer : (C) Corrosion resistance
Description : Ferric stainless steels compared to austenitic stainless steels (A) Have lower corrosion resistance (B) Are harder to fabricate (C) Are less ductile and hence less suitable for cold pressing (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Refractory bricks burnt at very high temperature have got (A) Greater resistance to corrosion by slags (B) Less resistance to corrosion by slags (C) High spalling tendency (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Greater resistance to corrosion by slags
Description : Notched bar test is used for testing the __________ of a material. (A) Impact strength (B) Endurance limit (C) Machinability (D) Corrosion resistance
Last Answer : (A) Impact strength
Description : Lead is added to 60:40 brass primarily to improve (A) Machinability (B) Corrosion resistance (C) Fluidity (D) Strength
Last Answer : (A) Machinability
Description : Wrought iron does not have (A) Uniform strength in all directions (B) Ability to hold protective coating (C) High ductility & corrosion resistance (D) Easily weldable characteristics
Last Answer : Option A
Description : High copper amalgam lasts longer than low copper amalgam because of:** A. Increased compressive strength B. Increased corrosion resistance C. High creep D. Increased tensile strength E. Decreased setting expansion
Last Answer : A. Increased compressive strength
Description : Wood is well suited to use as bearing on straw walker cranks in combine due to fact a) Wood corrosion resistance b) Split bearing are needed for practical purpose c) It can take radial as well as thrust loads d) No lubrication is required
Last Answer : b) Split bearing are needed for practical purpose
Description : During the absorption of HCl gas in water (to produce liquid HCl), the gas is kept above dew point to (A) Increase the rate of absorption (B) Avoid corrosion (C) Reduce the cooling water circulation rate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Avoid corrosion
Description : . Plasticisers are added to paints to (A) Make it corrosion resistant (B) Make glossy surface (C) Give elasticity & prevent cracking of the film (D) Increase atmospheric oxidation
Last Answer : (C) Give elasticity & prevent cracking of the film
Description : With increase in impurities in metals, their corrosion resistances (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) May increase or decrease; depending on the type of metal
Last Answer : (B) Decrease
Description : In the illustration, the purpose of part B is to _________. EL-0033 A. increase resistance in series with the contacts as they close to prevent arcing B. create a magnetic field in the steel ... event of an overload D. provide ventilation to the contact when the breaker is close to rated capacity
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Nitriding of a steel part does not increase its (A) Grain size (B) Fatigue limit (C) Surface hardness (D) Wear resistance
Last Answer : Option B