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  1. Addition of zircon to silica refractory brick improves its

  2. A.
    crushing strength
    B.
    resistance to slag attack
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)

  3. Which is a neutral refractory ?

  4. A.
    Graphite
    B.
    Magnesite chrome
    C.
    Silica
    D.
    Magnesia

  5. Permeability of bricks is a measure of the

  6. A.
    refractoriness.
    B.
    melting point.
    C.
    rate at which a fluid will pass through the pores.
    D.
    expansion during heating.

  7. With increase in the density of silica refractories, its

  8. A.
    resistance to slag attack increases.
    B.
    spalling resistance reduces.
    C.
    both (a) and (b).
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b).

  9. Magnesite chrome refractories

  10. A.
    have better spalling resistance than chrome magnesite refractories.
    B.
    have very low thermal co-efficient of expansion.
    C.
    are not at all resistant to the corrosive action of iron oxide.
    D.
    have very low (50 kg/cm2 ) cold crushing strength (C.C.S.), and can not be used in metalcase form.

  11. Fireclay bricks is not used for lining the

  12. A.
    cupola.
    B.
    gas producer.
    C.
    bottom of hot metal mixer.
    D.
    roof of open hearth furnace.

  13. Pure bauxite is the best raw material for the manufacture of high alumina refractories, in which maximum alumina content can be as high as __________ percent.

  14. A.
    55
    B.
    70
    C.
    80
    D.
    90

  15. Refractoriness under loads (RUL) is quite close to the fusion temperature (PCE) for __________ bricks.

  16. A.
    fireclay
    B.
    silica
    C.
    dolomite
    D.
    very low alumina

  17. Refractories subjected to alternate cycles of heating & cooling are liable to loose their resistance to

  18. A.
    thermal spalling
    B.
    slag attack
    C.
    fusion under load
    D.
    CO attack

  19. Thermal spalling mainly occurs during __________ of furnaces.

  20. A.
    cooling down
    B.
    warming up
    C.
    both (a) & (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)