Code No: RR211803 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CERAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Give examples for crystalline and non-crystalline ceramics. [5]

(b) Compare the mechanical properties of ceramics with metals. [6]
(c) What are structural ceramics? Give examples. [5]
2. (a) List some of the important dielectric and optoelectric ceramics and give their
application [7]
(b) What ceramic is used for [9]
i. resistors
ii. semi-conductors and
iii. computer memories?
Justify your choice.
3. (a) Explain nature of ceramic materials. [6]
(b) Describe spinel structure and graphite diamond structures of ceramics. [10]
4. (a) Define the terms Stoichometric and Phase Boundary. [6]
(b) Draw a neat sketch of Al2 O3 - SiO2 Equilibrium Diagram and explain. [10]
5. Define the term ‘sol?. What is a sol-gel process? Explain the process with specific
[4]
(a) Alumina based abrasives [6]
(b) Calci stabilized zirconia. [6]
6. Explain the following:
(a) Plasma sprayed stabilized Zirconia coatings. [8]
(b) Plasma sprayed Titanium Diboride coating. [8]
7. (a) Describe injection molding with neat diagrams. [8]
(b) Discuss the advantages and draw backs of injection moulding. [8]
8. With the help of a neat sketch and flow sheet, explain the working principle of
calendaring process to produce ceramic components. What are the advantages and
limitations of the above process. What shoped products are generally produced by
this process. [16]

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Code No: RR211803 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CERAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are important characteristics of ceramics? Explain. [7]

(b) Give examples of ceramics used for: [3×3=9]
i. cutting tools
ii. electrical insulation and
iii. thermal insulation
2. (a) What are the different electronic ceramics? Discuss their important properties
with examples and applications. [7]
(b) Classify the following ceramics as conductors, super conductors, bioceramics
and semiconductors:
i. β-alumina
ii. YBaCuO
iii. Hydroxy apatite
iv. Silicon [9]
3. (a) What are the features of glass? [4]
(b) Distinguish between soda lime or crown glass and flint glass. [12]
4. (a) Distinguish fully between equilibrium cooling and non-equilibrium cooling.
What is their affect on the properties of final phases. [10]
(b) What is Gibb’s phase rule? Explain it’s importance. [6]
5. List the powder preparation techniques for advanced ceramics and explain them
briefly. [16]
6. Explain the following:
(a) Plasma sprayed stabilized Zirconia coatings. [8]
(b) Plasma sprayed Titanium Diboride coating. [8]
7. (a) Describe injection molding with neat diagrams. [8]
(b) Discuss the advantages and draw backs of injection moulding. [8]
8. (a) Describe Doctor Blade method. [8]
(b) What are the advantages and draw backs of Doctor Blade method? [8]

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Code No: RR211803 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CERAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are ceramics? How are ceramics classified based on composition? Give
examples. [7]
(b) Give the characteristics of the following ceramics with applications:
i. Porcelains
ii. Refractories
iii. Glass [9]
2. (a) List three important bioceramics and their applications. [6]
(b) How are magnetic ceramics classified? Discuss the different classes with ex-
amples. Mention one application for each class. [10]
3. (a) Define glass ceramics and cermets. [4]
(b) Discuss grouping of ions and poulings rules. [12]
4. (a) Define the terms Stoichometric and Phase Boundary. [6]
(b) Draw a neat sketch of Al2 O3 - SiO2 Equilibrium Diagram and explain. [10]
5. (a) Explain the following chemical reactions, during the preparation of ceramic
powders. [3×3=9]
i. Carbothermic synthesis
ii. Vacuum synthesis
iii. Thermal reaction involving at least one gas phase.
(b) What are the conventional methods of powder preparation? Explain them in
detail. [7]
6. What is synthesis? What are the various types of synthesis for the manufacture
of advanced ceramic powder preparation? Explain with the help of a neat sketch;
chemical reactions for any one type of synthesis process. [16]
7. (a) Explain the effect of process variables in dry pressing. [8]
(b) Describe powder flow during die filling and pressing. [8]
8. (a) Explain ultrasonic machining. [6]
(b) Compare ultrasonic machining with conventional methods. [10]

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Code No: RR211803 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
CERAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are ceramics ? Give examples for oxide and non-oxide ceramics? [6]
(b) Write short notes on: [5+5]
i. traditional ceramic types and their applications
ii. structural ceramics and their applications.

2. (a) Give the important applications of the following ceramics: [10]

i. garnets
ii. PZT
iii. ZnO and
iv. β-alumina
(b) Discuss in detail ceramics used in semi-conducting applications with suitable
examples. [6]

3. (a) Describe the properties of glass. [4]

(b) Explain boro silicate glass, vitreous glass and neutral glass. [12]

4. (a) Define the terms Stoichometric and Phase Boundary. [6]

(b) Draw a neat sketch of Al2 O3 - SiO2 Equilibrium Diagram and explain. [10]

5. What are the advantage of solution based processing of the ceramic powders. Ex-
plain them. [16]

6. Explain the following:

(a) Plasma sprayed stabilized Zirconia coatings. [8]

(b) Plasma sprayed Titanium Diboride coating. [8]

7. (a) Explain the behavior of powder during compaction. [8]

(b) Describe the die wall effects on compaction. [8]

8. With the help of a neat sketch explain the working principle of the major compo-
nents of an ultrasonic machine. [16]

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