Material Science & Metallurgy: Third Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS) Examination, Dec.2016/Jan.2017
Material Science & Metallurgy: Third Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS) Examination, Dec.2016/Jan.2017
Material Science & Metallurgy: Third Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS) Examination, Dec.2016/Jan.2017
USN 15ME32
Module 1
1) A) Define atomic packing factor. Sketch the unit cell of a FCC & HCP crystal
structure. Derive an expression for the density of atomic packing to FCC & HCP
structure. (12 Marks)
B) The unit cell of chromium is cubic and contains 2 atoms. Determine the dimension
of the chromium unit cell when atomic weight (Cv) = 52 and density of chromium (ρ)
=7.19mgm-3. (4 Marks)
OR
2) A) Sketch & explain different stages of creep. Which stage of creep is considered
during designing a product? (8 Marks)
B) What do you mean by imperfection in crystals? Explain briefly the different types
of crystal imperfections. (8 Marks)
Module 2
3) A) Mention the types of solid solutions. Enumerate Hume-Rothary rules governing the
formation of solid solution. (8 Marks)
B) State & explain Gibbs phase rule. (4 Marks)
C) Explain the factors governing the formation of substitutional solid solutions.
(4 Marks)
OR
4) A) Draw the Iron-carbon equilibrium diagram and label it. Show the invariant
reactions. (8 Marks)
B) List & Discuss different types of stainless steels. (4 Marks)
C) Explain the effect of common alloying elements on steel. (4 Marks)
Module 3
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Module 4
Module 5
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