Question is ⇒ Thoria, Options are ⇒ (A) has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock., (B) has high resistance to basic slags., (C) which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals., (D) all (a), (b) and (c)., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Thoria, Options are ⇒ (A) has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock., (B) has high resistance to basic slags., (C) which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals., (D) all (a), (b) and (c)., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Thoria
A.	has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock. [Wrong Answer]
B.	has high resistance to basic slags. [Wrong Answer]
C.	which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals. [Wrong Answer]
D.	all (a), (b) and (c). [Correct Answer]
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