Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except
A. Cost
B. Electrical conductivity
C. Thermal conductivity
D. Fusion point
Answer: Option A
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Fusion point of an acidic refractory material is
A. Increased by the addition of basic oxides
B. Reduced by the addition of basic oxides
C. Not affected by the addition of basic oxides
D. Not affected by the addition of basic oxides
Which of the following is not a high alumina refractory material?
A. Kyanite
B. Sillimanite
C. Diaspore
D. Periclase
Magnesite refractories are generally not used in the
A. Electric furnace walls
B. Steel melting furnace
C. Open hearth furnace
D. Burning zone of cement kilns
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