Crushing strength of a refractory Is unaffected with change in service temperature Decreases with rise in service temperature Increases with rise in service temperature Decreases with increase in porosity TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Fusion point of an acidic refractory material is Reduced by the addition of basic oxides Not affected by the addition of basic oxides Increased by the addition of basic oxides Not affected by the addition of basic oxides TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Which brick undergoes maximum shrinkage on drying? Chromite bricks Fireclay bricks Magnesite bricks Tar bonded dolomite bricks TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Refractoriness under loads (RUL) is quite close to the fusion temperature (PCE) for __________ bricks. Silica Very low alumina Fireclay Dolomite TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Spray test determines the __________ of refractories. RUL Resistance to slag penetration Permanent linear change Resistance to CO attack TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Spalling of a refractory means its Softening Resistance to chemical action of gases and molten fluxes Fracture due to uneven expansion at high temperature Resistancce to compressive loads TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Refractoriness under load (RUL) is the most important property for the refractory bricks At the hearth bottom of the furnace on which stock is placed None of these Used for furnace insulation Used in the roof of the furnace TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Refractory bricks having lower porosity have Low heat capacity Greater strength Low thermal conductivity High insulating properties TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Spalling resistance of a refractory can not be increased by Making it denser Using a coarser grog during its manufacture Increasing its porosity Decreasing its thermal co-efficient of expansion TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?