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 Thermal conductivity Electrical conductivity Fusion point Cost Thermal conductivity Electrical conductivity Fusion point Cost ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Permeability of bricks is a measure of the Refractoriness Melting point Expansion during heating Rate at which a fluid will pass through the pores Refractoriness Melting point Expansion during heating Rate at which a fluid will pass through the pores ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology What is Thoria? All of these Thoria Has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock Which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals Thoria Has high resistance to basic slags All of these Thoria Has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock Which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals Thoria Has high resistance to basic slags ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Which is not a high alumina refractory? Mullite Corrundum Bauxite Dolomite Mullite Corrundum Bauxite Dolomite ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Silica refractories All of these Have lower thermal conductivity than fireclay bricks Can not be used in the dome of hot blast stoves Crack when subjected to sudden change of temperature All of these Have lower thermal conductivity than fireclay bricks Can not be used in the dome of hot blast stoves Crack when subjected to sudden change of temperature ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Refractory Technology Which is not a natural insulating material? Asbestos Vermiculite Diatomaceous earth/kieselgur None of these Asbestos Vermiculite Diatomaceous earth/kieselgur None of these ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP