Code No: C1ME01-C1304 NR

I B.Tech(CCC) Supplementary Examinations, May/Jun2007

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 crystalline and non-crystalline states of matter. Explain

why different types of crystal structures exist in solids.
(b) What are the three types of cubic space lattices. Draw neat sketches of the
three space lattices. Derive the relationship between the atomic radius and
lattice parameter in each case. [10+10]

2. (a) Distinguish between solid solutions; liquid solutions and gaseous solutions with
suitable examples. [8]
(b) Explain the term ‘freezing range’ with a suitable sketch. [4]
(c) Describe short freezing range; narrow freezine range and freezine range alloys
with examples. [8]

3. (a) Draw a neat sketch of F e−F e3 C diagram and label all important points, lines
and phases in it. [12]
(b) Explain the solidification of hypo eutectic cast Iron. [8]

4. (a) Explain the Malleabilizing treatment given to white iron castings. Sketch the
typical microstructure of malleable cast iron. Label the phases in it. [10]
(b) What is High speed steel? Give the typical composition of High speed steel.
Explain the part played by each of the alloying elements in tool steels. Explain
the heat treatment process of High speed steel. [10]

5. (a) Superimpose on the I-T diagram of a plain carbon eutectoid steel, its C-C-T
diagram (both diagrams being schematic) and draw the cooling sequences for
(i) full hardening (ii) normalising [12]
(b) Draw the microstructures indicating hardness in each case. [8]

6. (a) What are the important engineering properties that non-ferrous metals pos-
sess, which are not available with ferrous metals? Explain them. [10]
(b) Discuss the effect of
i) zinc ii) Tin and iii) Nickel on the corrosion resistance of copper. [10]

7. (a) What hardness test is suitable for determining the hardness of a brittle mate-
rial? Explain the testing method.
(b) Explain Izod impact testing with simple sketch. [10+10]

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8. (a) Explain how the composite materials are produced by liquid metallurgy route.
[10]
(b) What are the various solid state compaction processes that are used for the
production of composite materials? Explain them. [10]

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