MHT CET202415 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Identify the alloy used for construction of gas turbine engines.
Options
- ANichrome
- BBronze
- CStainless steel
- DCupra-nickel
Correct answer
A. Nichrome
Step-by-step solution
Nichrome, an alloy of nickel and chromium in the ratio 8 0 : 2 0 has been developed specifically for gas turbine engines. Titanium alloys withstand stress up to high temperatures and are used for ultrahigh-speed flight, fireproof bulkheads, and exhaust shrouds.