A steel alloy containing 36% nickel is called _____________________, which has a zero co-efficient of expansion?

Correct answer: C. Invar

  • A. Austenitic stainless steel
  • B. Heat resisting steel
  • C. Invar
  • D. High speed steel

Explanation

Invar is an iron-nickel alloy containing about 36% nickel, noted for its exceptionally low thermal expansion. The other choices are classes of steels and do not have this near-zero expansion property.

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