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  1. Aqueous nitric acid is stored in

  2. A.
    steel drum
    B.
    stainless steel vessel
    C.
    cast iron vessel lined with acid-proof masonry brick
    D.
    cast iron vessel

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  3. Addition of tungsten to steel imparts

  4. A.
    magnetic properties
    B.
    cutting hardness
    C.
    corrosion resistance
    D.
    ductility

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  5. Hot working of lead is carried out at

  6. A.
    75° C
    B.
    373° K
    C.
    150° C
    D.
    room temperature

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  7. Which of the following is a light alloy ?

  8. A.
    Monel metal
    B.
    Dow metal
    C.
    German silver
    D.
    Babbit metal

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  9. Thermosetting resins are those polymers, which

  10. A.
    do not increase in plasticity with rise in temperature.
    B.
    allow slip to occur between molecules.
    C.
    do not take on a permanent set.
    D.
    none of these.

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  11. Ceramic materials

  12. A.
    are exemplified by clay and mica.
    B.
    are poor electrical conductors due to lack of free electrons.
    C.
    never exhibit polymorphism.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  13. Light weight metallic alloy used in aircraft industry is

  14. A.
    aluminium
    B.
    high silicon (14%) iron
    C.
    duralumin
    D.
    phosphor bronze

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  15. Which of the following is an alloy of nickel and copper ?

  16. A.
    Hastelloy
    B.
    Duriron
    C.
    Monel
    D.
    Inconel

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  17. Gunmetal and bronze are not corroded by the action of

  18. A.
    wet chlorine.
    B.
    synthetic detergent solution.
    C.
    hydrochloric acid (10%).
    D.
    nitric acid (< 25%).

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  19. Atmospheric corrosion of metals result from their

  20. A.
    slow oxidation
    B.
    fast oxidation
    C.
    fast hydration
    D.
    slow dehydration

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