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GATE 2022 PI – Question 49

Manufacturing Processes I · Metal Forming · 2 marks · Numerical answer

Hot working occurs at homologous temperature 0.8. The metal melts at 800°C. Find working temperature in °C, nearest integer.

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Correct answer: 584 to 586

Explanation

Homologous temperature uses Kelvin. Melting temperature = 800+273.15 = 1073.15 K. Working temperature = 0.8×1073.15 = 858.52 K = 585.37°C, rounding to **585°C**.

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