Refractory Technology Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except Electrical conductivity Thermal conductivity Fusion point Cost Electrical conductivity Thermal conductivity Fusion point Cost ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Semi-silica bricks compared to silica bricks have Both A & B Better spalling resistance Neither A nor B Less fusion point Both A & B Better spalling resistance Neither A nor B Less fusion point ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Bauxite calcining rotary kilns are lined with __________ bricks. 85% alumina Fireclay Corundum Carbon 85% alumina Fireclay Corundum Carbon ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Refractories subjected to alternate cycles of heating & cooling are liable to loose their resistance to CO attack Slag attack Fusion under load Thermal spalling CO attack Slag attack Fusion under load Thermal spalling ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Cermets are combination of ceramic and metallic materials due to which they have high strength & resistance to high temperature. Cermets are used in the Hearth of the blast furnace Roof of electric furnaces Nuclear reactors, missiles & space crafts Insulation of high temperature furnaces Hearth of the blast furnace Roof of electric furnaces Nuclear reactors, missiles & space crafts Insulation of high temperature furnaces ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Thoria is an expensive refractory material and is radioactive in nature. Thorium oxide is used in the manufacture of Crucibles used for melting of high purity metals Segar cones Insulating bricks Muffles for muffle furnaces Crucibles used for melting of high purity metals Segar cones Insulating bricks Muffles for muffle furnaces ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP