Chemical Engineering Basics - Engineering

Q1:

Ganister contains maximum percentage of

A FeO

B SiO2

C MgO

D MnO2

ANS:B - SiO2

Ganister typically contains the maximum percentage of SiO2 (silicon dioxide). Ganister is a type of silica-rich sandstone or quartzite that is used as a refractory material in the lining of furnaces and kilns due to its high resistance to heat and thermal shock.