DMCB 2423 MATERIALS SCIENCE

SEMESTER KHAS 2019

TUTORIAL 10
TYPES AND APPLICATION OF MATERIALS

1. Write the classification of metal alloys.

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2. How to refine the steel from ore?

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3. Provide the nomenclature for steel based on AISI/SAE.
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10xx Plain Carbon Steels
11xx Plain Carbon Steels (resulfurized for machinability)
15xx Mn (1.00 - 1.65%)
40xx Mo (0.20 ~ 0.30%)
43xx Ni (1.65 - 2.00%), Cr (0.40 - 0.90%), Mo (0.20 - 0.30%)
44xx Mo (0.5%)
where xx is wt% C x 100
example: 1060 steel – plain carbon steel with 0.60 wt% C

4. Sketch the microstructure of cast irons.

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5. What is the limitations of ferrous alloy?

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The limitations are
1) Relatively high densities
2) Relatively low electrical conductivities
3) Generally poor corrosion resistance

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6. Provide the classification of ceramics.
Answer:
Ceramic materials

7. Describe the advantages and disadvantages application of ceramics in automobile

engines.
Answer:
• Advantages:
– Operate at high temperatures – high efficiencies.
– Low frictional losses.
– Operate without a cooling system.
– Lower weights than current engines.
• Disadvantages:
– Ceramic materials are brittle.
– Difficult to remove internal voids (that weaken structures).
– Ceramic parts are difficult to form and machine.