Code No: C1ME01-C1304 N5-05

I B.Tech.(CCC) Supplimentary Examinations, June 2008

METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 100
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Distinguish between positive and negative edge dislocations with the help of
neat sketches. [8]
(b) Explain the term bond energy. What is the range of bond energy in primary
and secondary bonds. [4]
(c) Calculate the number of atoms per unit area of (111), (110) and (100) planes
of BCC crystal. The answer may be derived in terms of lattice parameter ‘a’.
[8]

2. (a) Distinguish between unsaturated; Saturated and supersaturated solutions with

suitable examples. [10]
(b) Explain the following with respect to the formation of substitutional solid
solutions. [10]
i. crystal structure factor
ii. Relative size factor.

3. (a) Distinguish between

i. Terminal phase
ii. intermediate phase. [5]
(b) Draw a binary phase diagram where in two components are completely solu-
ble in liquid state but only partly soluble in solid state. Label the important
points; lines and phases in it. Explain the solifidication process of a hypoeu-
tectic alloy. [15]

4. (a) What are the advantages of alloy steels over plain carbon steels? [5]
(b) Explain the importance of Manganese as alloying element in steel. How does
it influence the I-T diagram. Give a typical composition of a steel which has
excellent wear resistance. [15]

5. (a) Discuss the principles and procedure in the hardening and tempering of a
hyper eutectoid steel. [10]
(b) Discuss briefly the microstructural changes associated with martensetic trans-
formation. [10]

6. Explain the following with respect to structure, composition; properties and appli-
cations of [5×4=20]

(a) Alpha Brass

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(b) Silicon Bronze
(c) Duralumin
(d) Cartridge Brass.

7. (a) Explain the following terms:

i. Hook’s Law
ii. Poisson’s Ratio
iii. Young’s Modulus.
(b) Describe the Charpy impact test and explain the fracture and bucking failure.
[12+8]

8. (a) Why does the strength of a ceramic part depend on its size?
(b) Do metal-matrix composites have advantages over reinforced plastics? Ex-
plain.
(c) List the major limitations of cermaics. [6+8+6]

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