GTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 3)
Material Science & Metallurgy
December 2014
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Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) (i) State the importance of study of "Material Science" and briefly explain engineering requirement of materials.
3 M
1 (a) (ii) What are slip bands and slip lines? Draw required sketches. What causes the formation of such bands on a metal surface.
4 M
1 (b) Explain and differentiate Edge dislocation and Screw dislocation with neat sketch.
7 M

2 (a) What is critical nucleus? In case of crystallization of metals, what is the difference between an embryo and a nucleus. What is the significance of critical radius of a solidifying particle?
7 M
Answer any one question from Q2 (b) & Q2 (c)
2 (b) Using Gibb's phase rule, explain unary phase diagram with the help of sketch.
7 M
2 (c) What is cooling curve? Explain and differentiate time temperature cooling curve of an alloy of eutectic composition and pure metal.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) & Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a) Write a short note on: "Iron-iron carbide equilibrium diagram".
7 M
3 (b) With the aid of an iron- iron carbide equilibrium diagram show and explain eutectic, peretectic and eutectoid transformation. Also mention the significance of these transformations.
7 M
3 (c) State composition, specific properties and applications of Grey Cast Iron.
7 M
3 (d) What is phase diagram? Explain Lever rule.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) & Q4 (c), (b)
4 (a) Explain the steps to obtain the TTT-diagram for eutectoid steel and show on it the cooling curve representing annealing and hardening process.
7 M
4 (b) What are the purpose of Alloying ? Give effects of nickel as an alloying element.
7 M
4 (c) Describe and compare Austempering and Martempering.
7 M
4 (d) Enlist the properties of pure aluminium and mention the composition, properties and application of any one aluminium alloy
7 M

Answer any two question from Q5(a), (b) & Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a) What is Powder Metallurgy? Explain the process of Powder Metallurgy.
7 M
5 (b) What do you mean by Non-destructive testing? Differentiate destructive and non-destructive testing by stating benefits and limitations.
7 M
5 (c) Describe with neat sketch how would you carry out a Jominy harden ability test on a steel sample.
7 M
5 (d) Give specific applications of powder metallurgy parts also describe merits and de-merits of powder metallurgy proess.
7 M



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