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Which of the following metal is not used in vacuum metallization?

(a) Aluminium

(b) Nickel

(c) Chromium

(d) Sodium

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The origin of the question is Blending and Vapor Deposition in Thermoplastics topic in chapter Thermoplastic Polymers Properties & Processing of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct option is (d) Sodium

Easy explanation: Sodium is not used in metallization. Vacuum metallization is a method in physical vapour deposition process and produces coatings by thermal evaporation of metals in a vacuum. Physical method includes vaporization of the metal, which is later deposited on the surface by condensation.

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