EMG 2201: ENGINEERING MATERIALS -CAT 2

November 2021

(a) Name the five main types of Ultra High Strength type of steels and differentiate their application and
superior properties. [6 Marks]

(b) Describe the production process of aluminium. [6 marks]

(c) Plot the tensile strength, yield strength, and impact energy properties against the carbon content of low carbon,
medium carbon, and, and high carbon types of steels in their normalized and annealed state. [6 marks]

(d) Explain the effects of the following alloying elements on steels. [8 marks]

i. Nickel:
ii. Silicon
iii. Chromium
iv. Molybdenum

(a) Describe the following heat-treatment procedures for steels and, for each, the intended purpose and final
microstructure:

i. Full annealing [2 marks]

ii. Quenching and Tempering [2 marks]