The chemical used in breather of transformer is | Transformer MCQ

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The chemical used in breather of transformer is:

  1. Asbestos fibre
  2. Chlorine
  3. Silica gel
  4. Sodium chloride

Correct answer: 3. Silica Gel

Explanation: The chemical used in the breather of the transformer is Silica Gel. The function of a breather in transformer is to absorb moisture from air. The silica gel is a desiccant. It has good properties of adsorbing and holding water vapors. Therefore Silica gel is employed in breather of transformer.

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