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Furnace atmosphere for softening temperature determination of refractories (in which segar cones are placed) should be
A Oxidising
B Neutral
C Either A or B
D Neither A nor B
Faster rate of drying of moulded refractories results in high __________ of refractories.
A Green strength
B Voids
C Shrinkage
D Both B and C
Dilatometer is used for the determination of __________ of refractories.
A Modulus of rupture
B Permanent linear change
C Resistance to CO attack
D RUL
Refractories used in/for __________ should have low thermal conductivity.
A Coke ovens
B Insulation
C Regenerators
D Muffle furnaces
Because of its very high refractoriness of the order of __________ °C, silicon carbide refractories are used in zinc smelting furnace, muffle furnace and for supporting the wares in tunnel kilns.
A 1800
B 2200
C 2400
D 2700
Pure oxide refractories are generally monocrystaliine in nature and are self bonded __________ bricks are generally used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
A Beryllia
B Carborundum
C Corundum
D Thoria
Except __________ , all other refractories are bad conductors of electricity (i.e, have low electrical conductivity).
A Fireclay
B Carborundum
C Graphite
D Chromite
Presence of MgO in alumino-silicate refractories __________ its refractoriness.
A Increases
B Lowers
C Does not affect
D Either A or B; depends on its quantity
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.
A 55
B 70
C 80
D 90
Maximum shrinkage in volume occurring during burning/firing of dried refractories may be as high as __________ percent.
A 10
B 15
C 20
D 30

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