Cermets are combination of ceramic and metallic materials due to which they have high strength & resistance to high temperature. Cermets are used in the_______________?
Correct answer: B. Nuclear reactors, missiles & space crafts
- A. Hearth of the blast furnace
- B. Nuclear reactors, missiles & space crafts
- C. Insulation of high temperature furnaces
- D. Roof of electric furnaces
Explanation
Cermets combine ceramic hardness and high-temperature resistance with metallic toughness, making them suitable for severe aerospace and nuclear applications. This is why they are used in nuclear reactors, missiles and spacecraft rather than mainly as furnace insulation.
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