Steel Making In Metallurgy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Identify the incorrect statement with reference to L.D. steel making
Correct Answer: Option B — The basicity of slag is maintained at around unity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The basicity of slag is maintained at around unity is the correct answer to “Identify the incorrect statement with reference to L.D. steel making”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 2 of 40
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The oxidising power of a steel making slag is dependent on the concentration of
Correct Answer: Option D — FeO, because O2- ions are oxidising to the elements
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FeO, because O2- ions are oxidising to the elements is the correct answer to “The oxidising power of a steel making slag is dependent on the concentration of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 3 of 40
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Inclusion free steel are known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Clean steel
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Clean steel is the correct answer to “Inclusion free steel are known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion(a) and Reason(r) : Assertion (a): Deoxidation and decarburisation of liquid steel are done by vacuum treatment process. Reason (r): Decreased partial pressure of CO(g) promotes deoxidation and decarburisation.
Correct Answer: Option D — a is true and r is also true, and r is the reason for a
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a is true and r is also true, and r is the reason for a is the correct answer to “Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion(a) and Reason(r) : Assertion (a): Deoxidation and decarburisation of liquid steel are done by vacuum treatment process. Reason (r): Decreased partial pressure of CO(g) promotes deoxidation and decarburisation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 5 of 40
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What are the basic properties of Cr-Mn Grades stainless steels
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
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All are correct is the correct answer to “What are the basic properties of Cr-Mn Grades stainless steels”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Match the following Group 1 Group 2 P. Aluminium addition 1. Homogenization Q. Argon stirring 2. Deoxidation R. Oxygen injection 3. Decarbunsation S. Calcium carbide injection 4. Desulfurisation
Correct Answer: Option A — P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following Group 1 Group 2 P. Aluminium addition 1. Homogenization Q. Argon stirring 2. Deoxidation R. Oxygen injection 3. Decarbunsation S. Calcium carbide injection 4. Desulfurisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 7 of 40
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18/8 stainless steel consists of
Correct Answer: Option B — 18% chromium and 8% nickel
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18% chromium and 8% nickel is the correct answer to “18/8 stainless steel consists of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 8 of 40
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If a steel has a to be deoxidised with silicon, manganese and aluminium in the ladle, the preferred sequence of addition is
Correct Answer: Option C — manganese, silicon, aluminium
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manganese, silicon, aluminium is the correct answer to “If a steel has a to be deoxidised with silicon, manganese and aluminium in the ladle, the preferred sequence of addition is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 9 of 40
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In continuous casting of liquid steel, the mould is made of
Correct Answer: Option B — water cooled copper
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water cooled copper is the correct answer to “In continuous casting of liquid steel, the mould is made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 10 of 40
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What are the uses of medium carbon, low Cr-Mo steels
Correct Answer: Option D — all are correct
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all are correct is the correct answer to “What are the uses of medium carbon, low Cr-Mo steels”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 11 of 40
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What do you mean by basicity
Correct Answer: Option A — It is the ratio of basic oxide to acidic oxide
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It is the ratio of basic oxide to acidic oxide is the correct answer to “What do you mean by basicity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Necessary condition for removal of sulphur from liquid steel are
Correct Answer: Option B — high temperature, low viscosity, low FeO content of salg
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high temperature, low viscosity, low FeO content of salg is the correct answer to “Necessary condition for removal of sulphur from liquid steel are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 13 of 40
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In which year the open-hearth furnace is developed
Correct Answer: Option B — 1865
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1865 is the correct answer to “In which year the open-hearth furnace is developed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Thomas steel making is used when
Correct Answer: Option A — When P content is more than 1.5%
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When P content is more than 1.5% is the correct answer to “Thomas steel making is used when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 15 of 40
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The steel which contains carbon percentage up to 0.35 - 0.65% is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Medium carbon steel
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Medium carbon steel is the correct answer to “The steel which contains carbon percentage up to 0.35 - 0.65% is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 16 of 40
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Manganese recovery insteelmaking is aided by P. Oxidising slag Q. Reducing slag R. High temperature S. Low temperature T. Acidic slag
Correct Answer: Option D — Q, R
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Q, R is the correct answer to “Manganese recovery insteelmaking is aided by P. Oxidising slag Q. Reducing slag R. High temperature S. Low temperature T. Acidic slag”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 17 of 40
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When quenched in water, the structured produced is austenitic provided manganese to carbon ratio in the given Hadfield steel is
Correct Answer: Option C — 10 : 1
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10 : 1 is the correct answer to “When quenched in water, the structured produced is austenitic provided manganese to carbon ratio in the given Hadfield steel is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 18 of 40
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Stainless steel having a similar carbon content becomes least susceptible to intergranular corrosion if it is
Correct Answer: Option D — duplex
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duplex is the correct answer to “Stainless steel having a similar carbon content becomes least susceptible to intergranular corrosion if it is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 19 of 40
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In AOD process of stainless steel making, a mixture of argon and oxygen gas in blown through the bottom because the argon gas
Correct Answer: Option D — Prevents the oxidation of expensive nickel in the stainless steel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prevents the oxidation of expensive nickel in the stainless steel is the correct answer to “In AOD process of stainless steel making, a mixture of argon and oxygen gas in blown through the bottom because the argon gas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 20 of 40
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475°C embrittlement phenomenon is observed when stainless steels are heated into the range of
Correct Answer: Option A — 400 - 550°C
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400 - 550°C is the correct answer to “475°C embrittlement phenomenon is observed when stainless steels are heated into the range of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 21 of 40
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Acidic iron is also known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Swedish iron
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Swedish iron is the correct answer to “Acidic iron is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 22 of 40
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What are the applications of 321 Austenitic stainless steel?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
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All are correct is the correct answer to “What are the applications of 321 Austenitic stainless steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Slag basicity of LD slag is-
Correct Answer: Option C — 2 to 3.5
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2 to 3.5 is the correct answer to “Slag basicity of LD slag is-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 24 of 40
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The nozzle used in the lance of LD steel making process is
Correct Answer: Option B — convergent-divergent
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convergent-divergent is the correct answer to “The nozzle used in the lance of LD steel making process is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Modern electric arc furnace uses
Correct Answer: Option A — low current high voltage
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low current high voltage is the correct answer to “Modern electric arc furnace uses”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 26 of 40
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Which one of the following factors is not desirable for effective phosphorus removal in BOF steel making process?
Correct Answer: Option C — Higher temperature
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Higher temperature is the correct answer to “Which one of the following factors is not desirable for effective phosphorus removal in BOF steel making process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following processes is performed for inclusion modification in ladle metallurgy of steel making?
Correct Answer: Option B — Calcium wire injection
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Calcium wire injection is the correct answer to “Which one of the following processes is performed for inclusion modification in ladle metallurgy of steel making”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 28 of 40
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In maraging steels, carbon is present as an impurity and is generally kept below . . . . . . . . percent.
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.03
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0.03 is the correct answer to “In maraging steels, carbon is present as an impurity and is generally kept below . . . . . . . . percent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following elements is used as austenite stabilizer in 18 - 8 stainless stee
Correct Answer: Option B — Ni
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Ni is the correct answer to “Which of the following elements is used as austenite stabilizer in 18 - 8 stainless stee”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 30 of 40
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Liquid steel (300 metric tons) initially containing 0.03 mass% sulfur, is desulphurised with calcium (1000kg) according to the reaction, Ca + [S] = Ca S. The slag (1 metric ton) lying on top of metal contains (in mass%) 50% CaO, 25% SiO 2 and the rest is Al 2 O 3 . Only 10 mass% of the CaO injected reacts with the sulfur and the rest escapes as gas into the atmosphere. What will be the final sulfur content, in mass% in liquid steel?
Correct Answer: Option D — 0.0066
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.0066 is the correct answer to “Liquid steel (300 metric tons) initially containing 0.03 mass% sulfur, is desulphurised with calcium (1000kg) according to the reaction, Ca + [S] = Ca S. The slag (1 metric ton) lying on top of metal contains (in mass%) 50% CaO, 25% SiO 2 and the rest is Al 2 O 3 . Only 10 mass% of the CaO injected reacts with the sulfur and the rest escapes as gas into the atmosphere. What will be the final sulfur content, in mass% in liquid steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 31 of 40
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What are the properties of synthetic slag
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “What are the properties of synthetic slag”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 32 of 40
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Stainless steel is most commonly produced using the . . . . . . . . process.
Correct Answer: Option D — EAF
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EAF is the correct answer to “Stainless steel is most commonly produced using the . . . . . . . . process.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 33 of 40
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During LD blow in steel making the impurity that gets removed first is
Correct Answer: Option D — Silicon
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Silicon is the correct answer to “During LD blow in steel making the impurity that gets removed first is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 34 of 40
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A steel sample which has been deoxidised with Fe - Mn at 1600°C contains 0.51 wt%Mn. The equilibrium constant for dissolution of MnO in steel with 1 wt% standard state is 0.051. the residual oxygen level in the sample is . . . . . . . . wt%
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.6 × 10-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.6 × 10-3 is the correct answer to “A steel sample which has been deoxidised with Fe - Mn at 1600°C contains 0.51 wt%Mn. The equilibrium constant for dissolution of MnO in steel with 1 wt% standard state is 0.051. the residual oxygen level in the sample is . . . . . . . . wt%”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Zinc in steel
Correct Answer: Option D — all of these
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all of these is the correct answer to “Zinc in steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 36 of 40
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What is the refining period for LD convertor?
Correct Answer: Option A — 20 minutes
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20 minutes is the correct answer to “What is the refining period for LD convertor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 37 of 40
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In steel making, the addition of bauxite is done to
Correct Answer: Option C — improve phosphorous distribution ratio
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improve phosphorous distribution ratio is the correct answer to “In steel making, the addition of bauxite is done to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 38 of 40
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In a good rimming steel
Correct Answer: Option A — both silicon and carbon should be low
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both silicon and carbon should be low is the correct answer to “In a good rimming steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 39 of 40
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Stainless steel used for making sharp edge components (like knife, surgical items etc.) is
Correct Answer: Option C — Martensitic stainless steel
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Martensitic stainless steel is the correct answer to “Stainless steel used for making sharp edge components (like knife, surgical items etc.) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Ladle deoxidation of liquid steel is done at 1600°C by adding ferro-aluminium. By assuming Stokes law behaviour, time (in s) required for alumina particles of 50 μm diameter to float to the surface from a depth of 2 m would be [Given: density of steel = 7000 kg/m 3 , density of alumina = 3650 kg/m 3 , viscosity of steel = 6 × 10 -3 kg/m/s]
Correct Answer: Option C — 2630
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2630 is the correct answer to “Ladle deoxidation of liquid steel is done at 1600°C by adding ferro-aluminium. By assuming Stokes law behaviour, time (in s) required for alumina particles of 50 μm diameter to float to the surface from a depth of 2 m would be [Given: density of steel = 7000 kg/m 3 , density of alumina = 3650 kg/m 3 , viscosity of steel = 6 × 10 -3 kg/m/s]”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Steel Making In Metallurgy.
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