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ME6403 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND METALLURGY
UNIT 1.ALLOYS AND PHASE DIAGRAM

  PART A
1. Classify Peritectic and Peritectoid reactions.(BT-4)
2. Compare steel and cast iron. Also classify the steel with respect to carbon
percentage.(BT-4)
3. Define the following terms Solid Solution and Polymorphism.(BT-1)
4. Discuss about interstitial solid solutions and interstitial compounds.(BT-2)
5. Differentiate between eutectic and eutectoid phase reactions.(BT-2)
6. Illustrate carbon solubility is more in austenite.(BT-3)
7. List the advantages of alloy steel as compared to plain carbon steels.(BT-1)
8. Name and explain any one type of binary solid to solid state transformation reaction with
ideal phase diagram.(BT-1).
9. Discuss the rules governing the formation of solid solution.(BT-2).
10. Quote the equation for GIbbs Rule.(BT-1),
11. Tell with reference to hypo eutectoid, hyper eutectoid steels?.(BT-1),
12. Illustrate the cooling curve for pure metal, binary solid solution and binary eutectic
system.(BT-2).
13. Infer notes on 1.Cementite. 2. Pearlite 3. Bainite.(BT-3)
14. Define allotropy of iron.(BT-2),.
15. Define phase diagram? and its importance.(BT-1)
16. Show nodular cast iron is called ductile cast iron? .(BT-3)
17. Describe the effect of additions of chromium on the characteristics of steel? .(BT-2),.
18. Explain the effects of crystal structure and atomic radii on formation of solid solution
between two metallic elements?.(BT-5)
19. .Explain with an example of eutectoid reaction(BT-4)
20. Mention few applications of the (a) Low carbon steel (b) Medium carbon steel (c) High
carbon steel.(BT-6)

PART B

1. Describe the Iron - iron carbide equilibrium diagram and label all the phases. Also
enumerate the following phases A. Ferrite. B. Austenite.C.Cementite (BT-1)
2. With the help of neat sketch explain the types of solid solution? (BT-1)
3. Draw a typical isomorphs phase diagram and explain the structural changes of alloys( say
50% A and 50% B). Apply the liver rule at some temperature in alpha + liquid portion for
this alloy. (BT-6)
4. Summarise the microstructure properties and application of various types of cast iron
(BT-5)

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5. Explain the Peritectic temperature using a binary equilibrium peritectic phase diagram .
(BT-3)
6. Summarise the typical equilibrium diagram for a eutectic type of system with limited solid
solubility and explain its important features. .(BT-2)
7. Draw a typical equilibrium diagram for an isomorphous system and explain the
equilibrium cooling of any one alloy from the above diagram . .(BT-2)
8. Tell about: 1. Eutectic reaction 2. Eutectoid reaction 3. Peritectic reaction 4.
Peritectoidreaction(BT-1)
9. Explain the method of plotting an equilibrium diagram and derive the lever rule as applied
to equilibrium diagram. (BT-4)
10. Metal A has melting point at 10000°C . Metal B has melting point of 5000°C. Draw one
phase diagram (between the elements A & B) for each of the following conditions. (i)The
two elements exhibit unlimited solid solubility. (ii)The alloy systems show formation of
two terminal solid solution and a eutectic point at 50%Aand at7000°C.
(BT-3).

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UNIT 2. HEAT TREATMENT

PART A

1. Liste any two difference between annealing and normalising(BT-1)

2. Quote the term induction hardening(BT-1)
3. Define critical cooling rate(BT-1).
4. .List the various stages of a heat treatment process(BT-1).
5. DefineRecrystallisation(BT-1)
6. Quote the microstructure of an austempered of steel? What is the advantage of
austempering heat treatment? (BT-1)
7. Define quenching? List some of the quenching medium(BT-1).
8. In what way cyaniding differs from carburizing? .(BT-2)
9. Discuss the factors should be considered while selecting a quenching medium? .(BT-2)
10. Interpret flame hardening differs induction hardening? .(BT-2)
11. Associate the important parameters which affect the heat treatment process? .(BT-2)
12. Discuss eutectoid steel, what is the temperature range of pearlite transformation from
austenite? .(BT-2)
13. Demonstrate MS and MT temperatures in TTT diagram? .(BT-3)
14. Relate hardening of steel is always followed by tempering? .(BT-3)
15. Explain hardenability. (BT-4)
16. Analyse the low carbon steel in the normalised condition stronger than the same steel in
the annealed condition? (BT-4)
17. Assess three methods of carburising commonly employed?( BT-5)
18. Discriminate the purpose of flame hardening process and what are the parameters to be
controlled to obtain a particular depth of hardening?( BT-5)
19. ExplainBainite and for eutectoid steel what temperature range it is generally formed?(
BT-5)
20. Generalise the applications of stress relief annealing. (BT-6).

PART B

1. Draw Time Temperature Transformation diagram and label all the phases. Also
enumerate the four objectives of heat treatment.(BT-6).
2. Summarize about case hardening? Explain the following Process
Carburising 2.Nitriding( BT-5)
3. Explain hardenabilty? Describe how Jominy end quench test is used for determining the
harden ability of steels (BT-4).
4. Discuss the process of cynading and carbonitriding (BT-4)
5. Classify the different types of annealing Process .(BT-2)
6. Illustrate how surface hardening is achieved using flame and induction hardening (BT-
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7. What is the purpose of tempering and narrate the microstructures that develop during the
various tempering stages?.(BT-2)
8. Describe a schematic CCT diagram for a carbon steel containing 0.8% C .Using this
diagram explain how different cooling curves lead to the (a)Annealing heat treatment (b)
Normalizing heat treatment (c) Hardening heat treatment(BT-1).
9. Give a detailed account on (a) martempering (b) Normalizing (c) Austempering (BT-1).
10. With a schematic layout explain the following : Vacuum and Plasma hardening (BT-3).

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UNIT 3 FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS

PART- A

1. Compare the martensite that is formed in maraging steels with the martensite that is formed
in carbon steels ( BT-5)
2. What is the main strengthen mechanism in high strength aluminium alloys ?(BT-3).
3. Explainthe effect of Chromium And molybdenum in low alloy steels (BT-4)
4. What is the purpose of magnesium treatment in producing S.G iron ?(BT-1).
5. Distinguish between Grey cast irons and spheroidal cast iron in terms of microstructure
and mechanical properties ?(BT-2)
6. What is the composition of 18/4/1 type high speed steel?(BT-1).
7. List the different types of tool steels ?(BT-1).
8. Generalise any two aluminium base alloys and their applications ?.(BT-6).
9. What is HSLA? (BT-1).
10. Specify the effect of nickel on the properties of steel? (BT-3).
11. Write short notes on the types of stainless steels ?(BT-2)
12. With the composition, properties and application explain a) Tin bonze b) Naval brass ?
(BT-3).
13. Name the alloying elements in high speed steel ?(BT-1).
14. Explain the application of tool steel?(BT-4)
15. Explain the effects of adding Si in steels ?(BT-4)
16. Differentiate Brass from Bronze ?(BT-2)
17. What is duralumin? Summarize the composition and applications of duralumin? ( BT-5)
18.List the bearing materials that are commonly used? (BT-1).
19.What is meant by precipitation hardening? (BT-2)
20.Generalise the advantages of alloy steels over plain carbon steels? (BT-6).

PART B

1. Classify the ferrous material with respect to alloying elements, microstructure and
properties and write the effect of alloying addition in steels (BT-3).
2. Discuss the composition, properties, application- Maraging steels, Tool steel (BT-2)
3. Discuss the composition, properties, application of different types of cast irons(BT-2)
4. What are the stainless steels ?what are the main characteristics of stainless steels ? Name
different types of stainless steels and their main application ?(BT-1).
5. What are the HSLA steels? How can high strength and toughness be obtained in them
?(BT-1).
6. Name different alloys of copper. Give its composition, properties and uses. (BT-1).
7. Discuss the composition, properties, application of aluminium base alloys(BT-3)
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8. Explain the steps involved in precipitation hardening?( BT-5)

9. Explain Bearing alloys and Mg alloys. (BT-4)
10. Explain Ni based super alloys and Ti alloys(BT-6).

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UNIT-4 NON METALLIC MATERILS

PART-A
1. What do you mean by co polymers? (BT-2)
2. Summarise the naturally occurring polymers?( BT-5)
3. What are the synthetic polymers?(BT-6).
4. What is polymerization?(BT-1).
5. What is the difference between Addition and condensation polymerization?(BT-2)
6. Define degree of polymerization ?(BT-1).
7. Differentiate Thermoplasts and Thermosets polymer?(BT-2)
8. Define ceramics?(BT-1).
9. Discover any properties of ceramics?(BT-3).
10. What is composite material?(BT-1).
11. Write an example for composite material? What are the different types of
composites?(BT-2)
12. What is matrix and reinforcement?(BT-1).
13. Draw the molecular structure of polyethylene and polyprophelene ?(BT-3).
14. Write the molecular structure of phenol- formaldehyde (PF) polymer & Urea –
formalehyde( UF) polymer ?(BT-3).
15. Give the example for metal- matrix composites and ceramic-matrix composites ?(BT-2)
16. With property and application, explain the following polymers a) PVC b) PMMA ?(BT-4)
17. What are the PEEK and PET polymers? What are their uses ?(BT-4)
18. What are the uses of alumina ?(BT-1).
19. Summarise any four common engineering polymers ?( BT-5)
20. How are refractories classified?(BT-4)

PART B

1. What is polymerization? Describe addition polymerization and condensation

polymerization. (BT-1).
2. Describe the molecular structure, properties and applications of the following polymers
PP, PS, PVC.(BT-1).
3. Give the detailed account on:PET,PC, PA, ABS (BT-4)
4. Discuss the Structure, properties and application of the following polymeric materialsPI,
PAI, PPO, PPS.(BT-2)
5. Discuss the Structure, properties and application of the following polymeric materials
PEEK, PTFE, Urea and Phenol formaldehydes (BT-2)

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6. What is PMMA ? Describe it in detail (BT-1).

7. Write short notes on particle reinforced composites and fibre reinforced composites
(BT-6).
8. With the schematic diagram illustrate the the processing of reinforced composites (BT-3).
9. Describe the properties and applications of following structural ceramics
a. Alumina and Partially stabilized zirconia
b. Silicon carbide and Silicon nitride
c. Sialon( BT-5)
10. What are different types of plastics? What are the special properties of plastics that make
them useful engineering material.(BT-3).

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UNIT 5 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND DEFORMATION

MECHANISMS
PART-A

1. Name the slip plane and slip direction for FCC crystal. (BT1)
2. Define Creep. (BT1)
3. Define slip (BT1)
4. Name the different types of fracture (BT1)
5. What properties are analyze from tensile testing of metallic products? (BT4)
6. Distinguish between resilience and toughness. (BT2)
7. illustrate typical engineering stress strain curves for the following materials
(a) Aluminum (b) Mild steel (c) Cast iron (d) Polymer (BT3)
8. What do you understand double shear test? (BT2)
9. Define the hardness of material (BT1)
10. Point out the advantage and limitation of Rockwell hardness test over the
Brinell and Vickers hardness test. (BT4)
11. Differentiate between Charpy and Izod test. Judge, why test results not
useful in design? (BT5)
12. Explain fatigue test S-N curve. (BT4)
13. Define endurance limit in fatigue test. (BT1)
14. Describe fatigue strength in fatigue test. (BT2)
15. Differentiate between elasticity and plasticity (BT2)
16. Explain the following terms brittleness and hardness (BT5)
17. Differentiate between ductility and malleability (BT2)
18. How can you prevent the brittle fracture (BT6)
19. illustrate a creep curve explaining different stages of it. (BT3)
20. What is meant by creep fracture? (BT 2)

PART-B

1. Describe with neat sketch fatigue test (BT2)

2. Describe with neat sketch creep test. (BT2)
3. Explain the mechanism of plastic deformation by slip and twinning with
neat sketch. (BT5)
4. Describe how the torsion test is conducted and what are the properties deter
from this test? (BT1)

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5. Explain the testing procedure for Vickers hardness test and mention the
advantages and limitations. (BT5)
6. Describe the procedure of Charpy impact testing and the properties obtained
from it. (BT1)

7. Explain the method of testing the materials for fatigue and how is the
fatigue data presented. (BT5)
8. Draw a typical creep curve and explain the various stages of creep. (BT3)
9. What is meant by ductile fracture? Explain the mechanism of it. (BT5)
10. Compare and contrast the Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness tests.
(BT4)

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