Right option is (b) 4.3 * 10^-6
Explanation: Silicon carbide has a good coefficient of thermal expansion of 4.3 * 10^-6/^oC and that of alumina is 9 * 10^-6/^oC. The coefficients of thermal expansion of silicon nitride and sialon are 3.2 * 10^-6/^oC and 3.04 * 10^-6/^oC respectively. Among these common ceramics, partially stabilized zirconia (PSZ) has the highest value of 10.6 * 10^-6/^oC.