PROGRAM BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT PHYSICAL METALLURGY B2

CODE PMTMT B2
DATE SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION

DURATION 3 HOURS

WEIGHT 40 : 60

TOTAL MARKS 80

ASSESSOR MR LG JUGANAN

MODERATOR MR SR SEFOKA

NUMBER OF PAGES 3 PAGES

INSTRUCTIONS

 Answer all questions

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QUESTION 1 [10]

Quote and explain the Gibb’s free energy equation for phase transformation in
metals.

Identify all the terms in the above equation

QUESTION 2 [20]

Draw lattice diagrams to show how FCC and HCP crystal structures interface,
quote a suitable alloy as an example.

QUESTION 3 [10]

What parameters are obtained from a Jominy end quench test and how does
quench practice affect mechanical properties of a SAE1050 alloy.

QUESTION 4 [10]

Write notes on Lath and Plate Martensite.

QUESTION 5 [10]

Show with the aid of sketches how the martensite transformation occurs.

QUESTION 6 [20]

Austenitizing temperature and initial austenite grain size have significant

effect on martensite strength, explain in detail.

TOTAL = 80

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