Iron Carbon Phase Diagram

1. Melting point of iron in degree centigrade is equal to

a) 768
b) 1535
c) 1410
d) 910
Answer: b
Explanation: Melting point of iron in degree centigrade is equal to 1535 degree centigrade.

2. Iron carbon phase diagram is

a) Unary phase
b) Binary phase
c) Tertiary phase
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Iron carbon diagram is binary phase diagram. Diagram which contains only two
phases are known as binary phase diagram.

3. Peritectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature (in degree centigrade)
is
a) 1539
b) 1493
c) 910
d) 1175
Answer: b
Explanation: Peritectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 1493
degree centigrade. Percentage of carbon at peritectic point = 0.18.

4. Eutectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature (in degree centigrade)
is
a) 1539
b) 1493
c) 910
d) 1150
Answer: d
Explanation: Eutectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 1150
degree centigrade.

5. Eutectoid reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature (in degree centigrade)
is
a) 1120
b) 725
c) 910
d) 820
Answer: b
Explanation: Eutectoid reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 725
degree centigrade. Percentage of carbon at eutectoid point= 0.83.

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6. Percentage of carbon at eutectic point is equal to
a) 2.1
b) 4.3
c) 0.83
d) 0.02
Answer: b
Explanation: Percentage of carbon at eutectic point= 4.3. Eutectic reaction in iron carbon
diagram takes place at temperature of 1150 degree centigrade.

7. Percentage of carbon at eutectoid point is equal to

a) 2.1
b) 4.3
c) 0.83
d) 0.02
Answer: c
Explanation: Percentage of carbon at eutectoid point= 0.83. Eutectoid reaction in iron carbon
diagram takes place at temperature of 725 degree centigrade.

8. Percentage of carbon at peritectic point is equal to

a) 2.1
b) 4.3
c) 0.83
d) 0.18
Answer: d
Explanation: Percentage of carbon at peritectic point= 0.18. Peritectic reaction in iron carbon
diagram takes place at temperature of 1493 degree centigrade.

9. In which of the following reaction in iron carbon diagram no mushy zone is obtained?
a) Eutectic reaction
b) Peritectic reaction
c) Eutectoid reaction
d) Peritectoid reaction
Answer: a
Explanation: In eutectic reaction liquid phase of carbon directly changes to solid phase and
no mushy zone is obtained.

10. ϒ form of iron has which of the following property?

a) Magnetic
b) Non magnetic
c) Occurs below 768 degree centigrade
d) Occurs above 1410 degree centigrade
Answer: a
Explanation: ϒ form of iron is magnetic in nature. It is one of the allotropic form of iron and
can be found at higher temperatures.

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11. Which of the following material have carbon percentage between 2.1 to 4.3?
a) Dead steel
b) Mild steel
c) Medium carbon steel
d) Cast iron
Answer: d
Explanation: The percentage of carbon in cast iron lies between 2.1 to 2.3. Cast iron is brittle
in nature.

12. Which of the following material have carbon percentage in the range from 4.3 to 6.67?
a) Pig iron
b) Mild steel
c) Medium carbon steel
d) Cast iron
Answer: a
Explanation: The percentage of carbon in Pig iron lies from 4.3 to 6.67. This form has less
application in industries and usually converted to other forms for use.

13. Mixture of α+Fe3C is also known as :

a) Ferrite
b) Cementite
c) Perlite
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Perlite is the mixture of α form of carbon and Fe3C. Perlite can be also found in
iron carbon diagram.

14. The α form of iron is known as :

a) Ferrite
b) Cementite
c) Perlite
d) Austenite
Answer: a
Explanation: The α form of iron is known as ferrite. It is one of the allotropic form of iron
and occurs at low temperature.

15. The γ form of iron is known as :

a) Ferrite
b) Cementite
c) Perlite
d) Austenite
Answer: d
Explanation: The γ form of iron is known as austenite. It is one of the allotropic form of iron
and occurs at high temperature

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6. Which of the following is soft in nature?
a) Coarse perliite
b) Fine perlite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
Answer: a
Explanation: Coarse structure of coarse perlite makes them softer. Coarse structure have
bigger grain size and are not arranged properly.

17. Which of the following is hardest in nature?

a) Coarse perliite
b) Fine perlite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
Answer: d
Explanation: Fine structure of coarse martensite makes them hardest. Fine grains are very
small in size and are orderly arranged.

18. Furnance cooling of iron carbon mixture will give which of the following compound?
a) Coarse perliite
b) Fine perlite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
Answer: a
Explanation: Cooling is very slow in furnace. When cooling is slow coarse grain are
obtained, which are soft in nature.

19. Water cooling of iron carbon mixture will give which of the following compound?
a) Coarse perliite
b) Fine perlite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
Answer: d
Explanation: Cooling is very fast in by use of water hence responsible for forming very fine
structure. Fine grains are very small in size and are orderly arranged.

20. Air cooling of iron carbon mixture will give which of the following compound?
a) Coarse perliite
b) Fine perlite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
Answer: b
Explanation: Air cooling is fast in by use of air hence responsible for forming fine structure.
Fine grains are very small in size and are orderly arranged.

21. Gibbs phase rule is given by which of the following equation?

a) D=C+P+2
b) D=C-P+2
c) D=C+P+1
d) D=C+P-1

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Answer: b
Explanation: Gibbs phase rule is given by D=C+P+2, where D is degree of freedom, C is
number of component in the system, and P is number of phases in equilibrium in the system.

22. Degree of freedom at triple point is equal to :

a) 1
b) 10
c) 0
d) -1
Answer: c
Explanation: At triple point degree of freedom becomes zero. There is no possible movement
in any plane at triple point of any substance.

23. When at a point liquid phase decomposes into two different solids on cooling then it is
known as :
a) Eutectoid point
b) Eutectic point
c) Peritectic point
d) Peritectoid point
Answer: b
Explanation: At eutectic point, liquid decomposes to two different solids on cooling and vice
versa on heating. Eutectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 1150
degree centigrade.

24. When at a point solid phase decomposes into two different solids on cooling then it is
known as :
a) Eutectoid point
b) Eutectic point
c) Peritectic point
d) Peritectoid point
Answer: a
Explanation: At eutectoid point, solid decomposes to two different solids on cooling and vice
versa on heating. Eutectoid reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 725
degree centigrade. Percentage of carbon at eutectoid point= 0.83.

25. When at a point liquid and solid phase decomposes into solid phase on cooling then it is
known as :
a) Eutectoid point
b) Eutectic point
c) Peritectic point
d) Peritectoid point
Answer: c
Explanation: At peritectic point, liquid and solid decomposes to solid phase on cooling and
vice versa on heating. Peritectic reaction in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of
1493 degree centigrade. Percentage of carbon at peritectic point= 0.18.

26. When at a point two solid phase changes to one solid phase on cooling then it is known as
a) Eutectoid point
b) Eutectic point
c) Peritectic point

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d) Peritectoid point
Answer: d
Explanation: At eutectic point, two solid phase changes to one solid phase. Eutectic reaction
in iron carbon diagram takes place at temperature of 1150 degree centigrade.

27 For binary phase diagram Gibbs phase rule may be given as :

a) D=C+P+2
b) D=C-P+2
c) D=C-P+1
d) D=C+P-1
Answer: c
Explanation: For binary phase diagram pressure variable is avoided arbitrarily.

28. Line joining liquid phase with liquid and solid phase mixture is known as :
a) Liquidus
b) Solidus
c) Tie line
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: Liquidus is the line joining liquid phase with liquid and solid phase mixture.

29. Line joining solid phase with liquid and solid phase mixture is known as:
a) Liquidus
b) Solidus
c) Tie line
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Solidus is the line joining liquid phase with liquid and solid phase mixture.

30. Melting point of copper in degree centigrade is equal to :

a) 985
b) 1085
c) 1453
d) 1200
Answer: b
Explanation: Melting point of copper in is equal to 1085 degree centigrade.

31 Which transformation starts after the nucleation of ferrite phase?

a. Bainite transformation
b. Pearlite transformation
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer: a

32 The process of decomposing martensitic structure, by heating martensitic steel below its
critical temperature is called as _______

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a. Austenitizing
b. Quenching
c. Tempering
d. None of the above
Answer: c
33 Which of the following processes permit the transformation of austenite to martensite,
throughout the cross-section of a component without cracking or distortion?
a. Martempering
b. Marquenching
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer: Both a. and b.
34 Which of the following methods measure hardenability of a metal?

a. Brinell hardness method

b. Gross Man's method
c. Rockwell hardness method
d. All of the above
Answer: b

35 In which of the following methods, surface of a steel component becomes hard due to
phase transformation austenite to martensite?

a. Carbonitriding
b. Flame hardening
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer: b

36 Which of the following phase is obtained as the end product, after complete heat treatment
cycle in austempering process?
a. Austenite
b. Bainite
c. Martensite
d. Pearlite
Answer: b

37 Which of the following factors increases hardenability of a metal?

a. Alloying elements
b. Fine grain size
c. Very high carbon content in steel
d. All of the above
Answer: a

38 Which carburising method has high production rate?

a. Pack carburising
b. Liquid carburising
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c. Gas carburising
d. All of the above
Answer: c

39 Which of the following statements is/are false for heat treatment processes?

a. Martempering process is designed to overcome limitations of quenching

b. Pearlite is obtained as the final phase in martempering process
c. Water is used as quenching medium in Jominy end quench test
d. All of the above
Answer: b

40 Which of the following is the last phase obtained after completing heat treatment cycle in
patenting process?

a. Bainite
b. Martensite
c. Pearlite
d. None of the above
Answer: c

41 % of carbon in low carbon steel is

a. 0.3 %
b. 0.03%
c. 5%
d. None

Ans: (i)

42 % of carbon in medium carbon steel is

a. to % 0.3 %
b. 0.3% to 0.7%
a. to 0.5 %% and
c. None

Ans: (iii)

43 % of carbon in high carbon steel is

i. 0.5% to 1.0 %and

ii. 0.5 % t0 0.9%
iii. 0.5 % to 0.7 %
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

44 % of carbon in tool steel is

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 i. ≥0.5% and ≤ 1.0 %
ii. ≥ 1% and ≤0.5 %
iii. ≥ 7% and ≤2.0 %
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

45 % of carbon in cast iron is

i. <2.0%
ii. > 7%
iii. > 2.0%
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

46 % of alloying elements in low alloy steels is

i. ≤1 %
ii. ≤2 %
iii. ≥2 %
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

47 % of alloying elements in high alloy steels is

i. ≤1 %
ii. ≤2 %
iii. ≥2 %
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

48 Lower critical temperature (A1) in iron carbon diagram is

i. 5270C
ii. 7270C
iii. 9110C
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

49 Curie temperature (A2) in iron carbon diagram is

i. 72780C

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 ii. 7680C
iii. 9110C
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

50 Maximum upper critical temperature in iron carbon diagram is

i. 9110C
ii. 11480C
iii. 15380C
iv. None

Ans: (i)

51 Slowest cooling will be obtained in

i. Air
ii. Furnace
iii. Water
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

52 Fastest cooling will be obtained by cooling in

i. Air
ii. Water
iii. Brine
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

53 Hardness of steel increases with the

i. Increase of carbon %
ii. Decrease of carbon %
iii. By slow cooling
iv. None

Ans: (i)

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54 The % of carbon in Hypoeutectoid steels is between

i. <0.022 %
ii. < 0.770 %
iii. < 6.77 %
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

55 The % of carbon in Hypereutectoid steels is between

i. < 022 %
ii. < 0.770 %
iii. > 0.770
iv. None

Ans: (iii)

56 The microstructure of α ferrite iron is

i. BCC
ii. FCC
iii. HCP
iv. None

Ans: (i)

57 The microstructure of γ-Austenite iron is

i. BCC
ii. FCC
iii. HCP
iv. None

Ans: (ii)

58 The microstructure of δ-Ferrite iron is

i. BCC
ii. FCC
iii. HCP
iv. None

Ans: (i)

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59 Super-cooling applies to transformations in iron carbon diagrams and super-cooling takes
place when

a. Transformations take place at temperatures below the predicted by the phase diagram
b. Transformations take place at temperatures equal to the predicted by the phase diagram
c. Transformations take place at temperatures above the predicted by the phase diagram
d. None

Ans: (i)

60 Super-heating applies to transformations in iron carbon diagrams and super-heating takes

place when

a. Transformations take place at temperatures below the predicted by the phase diagram
b. Transformations take place at temperatures equal to the predicted by the phase
diagram
c. Transformations take place at temperatures above the predicted by the phase diagram
d. None

Ans: (iii)

61 TTT diagrams stand for

a. Time, temperature and transformation

b. Temperature, transformation and time
c. Temperature, time and transformation
d. None

Ans: (iii )

62 TTT diagrams are drawn as a family of

a. V-shaped curves
b. Z-shaped curves
c. S-shaped curves
d. None

Ans: (iii)

63 At low temperatures, transformations are

a. Fast
b. Slow
c. Neither fast nor slow
d. None

Ans: (i)

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64 The growth of grain at low temperatures is

a. Fast
b. Slow
c. Neither fast nor slow
d. None

Ans: (ii)

65 Martensite is formed from Austenite on

a. Fast cooling
b. Slow cooling
c. Medium cooling
d. None

Ans: (i)

This set of Manufacturing Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)
focuses on “Heat Treatment”.

66. Which of the following is hardest constituent of steel?

a) Ludeburite
b) Austenite
c) Bainite
d) Martensite
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Martensite has needle like structure and hence is hardest form of steel.
Martensite has fine grain structure.

67. α-iron is obtained below which of the following given temperature in centigrade?
a) 1539
b) 768
c) 910
d) 1410
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Answer: b
Explanation: Below 910 degree centigrade steel becomes α iron with BCC structure. It is one
of the allotropic form of iron.

68. δ-iron is obtained above which of the following given temperature in centigrade?
a) 1539
b) 768
c) 910
d) 1410
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Answer: d
Explanation: Above 1410 degree centigrade steel becomes δ iron with BCC structure. It is
one of the allotropic form of iron.

69. γ-iron is obtained above which of the following given temperature in centigrade?
a) 1539
b) 768
c) 910
d) 1410
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Answer: c
Explanation: Above 910 degree centigrade steel becomes γ iron with FCC structure. It is one
of the allotropic form of iron.

70. Which of the following structure of steel is non magnetic in nature?

a) α
b) δ
c) γ
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: α-iron have bcc structure and is magnetic in nature. It is one of the allotropic
form of iron. Below 910 degree centigrade steel becomes α iron with BCC structure.

71. Annealing of steel is done to impart which one of the following property on steel?
a) Hardness
b) Toughness
c) Ductility
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Annealing is used to impart softness on steel which increases ductility of steel.
Cooling rate is slow during annealing and hence furnace cooling is done

72. In Annealing cooling is done in which of the following medium?

a) Air
b) Water
c) Oil
d) Furnace
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Answer: d
Explanation: Cooling rate is slow during annealing and hence furnace cooling is done.
Annealing is used to impart softness on steel which increases ductility of steel.

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73. In Normalizing cooling is done in which of the following medium?
a) Air
b) Water
c) Oil
d) Furnace
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Cooling rate is medium during normalizing and hence air cooling is done. It
imparts hardness to iron and help in forminf fine grain structure.

74. Mild steel can be converted into high carbon steel by using which of the following
process?
a) Annealing
b) Normalizing
c) Case hardening
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Case hardening increases carbon content of steel by adding some carbon to it. It
imparts hardness to iron.

75. Hypoeutectoid steels on cooling during annealing process converts to:

a) Perlite
b) Cementite
c) Austenite
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Hypoeutectoid steels on cooling during annealing process converts to perlite. It
have coarse grain structure.

76. % C in medium carbon steels ranges from _____________.

(a) 0.3 – 0.4 (b) 0.3 – 0.5 (c) 0.3 – 0.6 (d) None
ANSWER: C

77. Stainless steel is so called because of its ________________.

(a) High strength (b) High corrosion resistance (c) High ductility (d) Brittleness
ANSWER: B

78. In white cast irons, carbon present as ________________.

(a) Graphite flakes (b) Graphite nodules (c) Cementite (d) Carbon does not exist
ANSWER: C

79. Refractory metal

(a) Ag (b) W (c) Pt (d) Ni
ANSWER: B

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80. Not a noble metal
(a) Cu (b) Ag (c) Au (d) Pt
ANSWER: A

81. Noble metal

(a) Al (b) Ag (c) Mo (d) W
ANSWER: B

82. Usual casting method for making dental crowns

(a) Sand casting (b) Die casting (c) Continuous casting (d) Investment casting
ANSWER: D

83. Prime structural disadvantage of P/M products

(a) Low density (b) Porosity (c) High damping capacity (d) None
ANSWER: B

84. Not an important heat treatment process parameter

(a) Heating rate (b) Temperature (c) Cooling rate (d) Atmosphere
ANSWER: A

85. Final structure of austempered steel

(a) Pearlite (b) Ferrite + graphite (c) Bainite (d) Martensite
ANSWER: C

86 Which one of the following is not equilibrium heat treatment

(1) Austenetising
(2) Annealing
(3) Normalizing
(4) Precipitation
(4)

87The hardenability is not affected by

(1) air
(2) chemical composition of steel
(3) critical cooling rate
(4) quenching medium and method of quenching
(1)

88. The slowest cooling rate is obtained when steel is quenched in

(1) air
(2) brine
(3) fused salt
(4) mixture of oil and water (1)

89. The fastest cooling rate is achieved when steel is quenched in

(1) air
(2) oil
(3) water
(4) brine

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(4)

90. Which one of the following is not correct

(1) Martensite has a BCC structure
(2) Austenite has FCC structure
(3) Martensite is a solid solution of carbon in BCC iron
(4) The martensite which is formed during quenching is too brittle
(1)

91. Hardenability of steel is assessed by

(1) impact test
(2) Jominy end-quench test
(3) hardness test
(4) non-destructive test
(2)

92. Annealing temperature is

(1) same as normalizing temperature
(2) greater than normalizing temperature
(3) less than normalizing temperature
(4) sometimes greater and sometimes lesser than normalizing temperature
1/2
(3)

93. Heat treatment that requires heating a part below A1 temperature, i.e. between 550°C
and 650° is
called as
(1) hardening
(2) normalizing
(3) process annealing
(4) full annealing

(3)

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 Non-Ferrous Metal

1. Alloy of copper and zinc is known as:

a) Brass
b) Bronze
c) Duralium
d) Nichrome
Answer: a
Explanation: Brass contains 50% copper and 50% zinc. Brass is the alloy of copper and zinc.
It have good property of corrosion resistance.

2. Alloy of Ni and Fe is known as:

a) Brass
b) Bronze
c) Duralium
d) Invar
Answer: d
Explanation: Invar contains 36% nickel and 64% iron. Invar is the alloy of Nickel and iron. It
have property of good hardness.

3. Major constituent of gun metal alloy is:

a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Iron
d) Zinc
Answer: a
Explanation: Gun metal contains 83% copper and 2% zinc and 10% tin. Gun metal is alloy of
copper, zinc and tin, where copper is the base metal.

4. Major constituent of Mutz metal alloy is:

a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Iron
d) Zinc
Answer: a
Explanation: Mutz metal contains 60% copper and 40% zinc. Mutz metal is the alloy of
copper and zinc, where copper is the base metal.

5. Major constituent of Nichrome alloy is

a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Iron
d) Zinc

Answer: b
Explanation: Nichrome contains 80% nickel and 20% chromium. Nichrome is the alloy of
nickel and chromium where nickel is the base metal.

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6. Major constituent of Constantan alloy is:
a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Iron
d) Zinc
Answer: a
Explanation: Constantan contains 60% copper and 40% nickel. Constantan is the alloy of
copper and nickel, where copper is the base metal.

7. Major constituent of Elektron alloy is:

a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Magnesium
d) Zinc
Answer: c
Explanation: Elektron contains 3-12% aluminum and 2% zinc, 0.03% manganese and rest is
magnesium. It is very light alloy and used where weight is the major consideration in design.

8. Which of the following alloy is widely used in thermo couples?

a) Brass
b) Bronze
c) Duralium
d) Nichrome
Answer: d
Explanation: Nichrome contains 80% nickel and 20% chromium and used in thermo couples
and strain gauges. Nichrome is a good resistance material to electricity.

9. Major constituent of Duralium alloy is:

a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Iron
d) Aluminum
Answer: d
Explanation: Aluminum is the major constituent of Duralium alloy. Duralium is very light
alloy and used where weight is the major consideration of design.

10. What is the approximate percentage of Lead in soft solder?

a) 60
b) 50
c) 90
d) 99.02
Answer: b
Explanation: Soft solder contains 50% lead and 50% tin. It is used in fabrication process of
two material at temperature below 450 degree centigrade.

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 Ferrous Metal

1. Pig iron can be easily obtained by processing of iron ore in:

a) Cupola
b) Bessemer converter
c) Open hearth furnace
d) Blast furnace
Answer: d
Explanation: Iron from its ore is converted to pig iron in blast furnace. Ore iron is purest form
but it can not be used in this form.

2. Cast iron can be easily obtained in:

a) Cupola
b) Bessemer converter
c) Open hearth furnace
d) Blast furnace
Answer: a
Explanation: Iron from its pig iron form is converted to cast iron in cupola. As pig iron is
very weak in strength hence it can not be used for practical purpose.

3. Wrought iron can be easily obtained by processing iron ore in:

a) Cupola
b) Bessemer converter
c) Pudding furnace
d) Blast furnace
Answer: c
Explanation: Iron from its pig iron form is converted to wrought iron in pudding furnace. As
pig iron is very weak in strength hence it can not be used for practical purpose.

4. Steel can be easily obtained in:

a) Cupola
b) Blast furnace
c) Pudding furnace
d) Bessemer converter
Answer: d
Explanation: Iron from its pig iron form is converted to steel in Bessemer converter.As pig
iron is very weak in strength hence it can not be used for practical purpose.

5. Red hardness of an alloy steel can be improved using

a) Tungsten
b) Vanadium
c) Manganese
d) Titanium
Answer: a
Explanation: Red hardness means capability of material to retain hardness at high
temperature. Tungsten have very high melting point and is used to improve red hardness.

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7. Abrasion resistance of an alloy steel can be improved using
a) Tungsten
b) Vanadium
c) Manganese
d) Titanium
Answer: d
Explanation: Titanium has very high abrasive resistance property. Titanium is used to
improve abrasive resistance of base metal in an alloy.

8. Wear resistance of an alloy steel can be improved using

a) Tungsten
b) Vanadium
c) Manganese
d) Titanium
Answer: c
Explanation: Manganese has very high wear resistance property. Magnesium is alloyed with
base metal to increase its wear resistance property.

9. Corrosion resistance of an alloy steel can be improved using

a) Tungsten
b) Vanadium
c) Chromium
d) Titanium
Answer: c
Explanation: Chromium has very high corrosion and oxidation resistance property.
Chromium is alloyed with base metal to increase its corrosion resistance.

10. Tensile strength of an alloy steel can be improved using

a) Nickel
b) Vanadium
c) Manganese
d) Titanium
Answer: a
Explanation: Nickel can improve tensile strength as well as toughness of alloy steel. It is
alloyed with base metal in small quantity.

11. Which of the following induces fine grain distribution in alloy steel?
a) Nickel
b) Vanadium
c) Manganese
d) Titanium
Answer: b
Explanation: Vanadium induces fine grain distribution in alloy steel. It helps in improving
uniformity in base metal.

Prof. ROOPA T.S. Department of Mech. Engg. RVCE