Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

In invar, what is the composition of iron and nickel?

Options:

Fe-64%, Ni-36%

Ni-68%, Fe-32%

Fe-36%, Ni-64%

Fe-62%, Ne-38%

Correct Answer:

Fe-64%, Ni-36%

Explanation:

An alloy of steel made of iron and nickel is called Invar (FeNe36). 64% of the composition is made up of iron, while 36% is made up of nickel. Watchmaking is its primary use. Its expansion coefficient is almost zero.