Thermal pollution of water increases its toxicity and oxidation of oxygen demanding waste besides favouring bacterial growth. A rise in water temperature by 10°C, doubles the toxic effects of _____________ present in it?

Thermal pollution of water increases its toxicity and oxidation of oxygen demanding waste besides favouring bacterial growth. A rise in water temperature by 10°C, doubles the toxic effects of _____________ present in it?

A. Coal ash
B. Potassium cyanide (Correct)
C. Ortho-xylene
D. None of these

 

 

Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except______________?

Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except______________?

A. Cost (Correct)
B. Electrical conductivity
C. Thermal conductivity
D. Fusion point