Physical Metallurgy — Summer 2024

Define solid solution. Using examples explain Hume Rothery rules for formation of solid solutions.

List the properties and applications of superalloys.

Briefly explain the Eutectic, and peritectic reactions with proper examples of each.

Discuss the properties and applications of grey cast iron and compare it with white cast iron.

List the properties and applications of shape memory alloys.

Discuss the properties and applications of titanium alloys.

Discuss different methods of annealing in brief.

Describe the requirements of a good quenching medium.

Discuss the advantages associated with water quenching.

Explain the process of induction hardening.

Explain Jominy end quench hardenability measurement test. List Factors affecting hardenability.

Discuss the process control parameter for induction hardening.

Explain the tempering process of steels. Discuss the structural changes taking place during it.

Briefly explain about the Cementite. .

Briefly explain about the Martensite.

Define and explain: phase and degree of freedom.

Define equilibrium diagram. With help of suitable examples describe their role in the development of new alloys.

Draw cooling curves for pure metal and binary solid solution alloy.

Draw and explain the Aluminium-Copper binary phase diagram.

Explain the purpose of alloying of steel. Give suitable examples.

Using suitable example discuss the allotropy of metals.

Describe the continuous cooling transformation diagrams for Fe-C System.

Explain the effect of Ni, and Cr on the properties of steel.

Discuss about formation of primary & intermediate phases.

Draw and describe Iron–Iron Carbide equilibrium diagram. Label all components.