R2020 - 20BC1103 - Chemistry of Materials

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Course Code :20BC1103/ 2020 R-2020 Reg.

No :

GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)


Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam
Affiliated to JNT University – K, Kakinada
B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, August – 2021
Chemistry of Materials
(Civil Engineering)

Date: 06-08-2021 Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70


1. Answer ONE Question from each UNIT
2. All parts of a Question must be answered at one place to get valued.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT-I

1. a) Define and explain about Single electrode potential. Consider a galvanic cell that uses the 8 Marks
half reactions
2H+(aq) + 2e  H2 (g). 2Mg2+(aq) +2e  Mg (s). Calculate E°cell. E°Mg = - 2.37v
b) Describe the construction and working of hydrogen and calomel electrodes. 6 Marks
2. a) Write a note on Electrochemical series and its applications. 6 Marks
b) Write a note on i) Lead acid battery ii) Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell. 8 Marks

UNIT-II

3. a) Define corrosion? Mechanism of chemical corrosion and also explain the nature of oxide film 8 Marks
formed over the metal.
b) Briefly explain about differential aeration corrosion. 6 Marks

4. a) Explain inhibition of corrosion by sacrificial anodic protection and impressed cathodic current 8 Marks
protection method.
b) Describe the galvanizing process with neat diagram. 6 Marks

UNIT-III
5. a) What is the principle of EDTA method? Describe the estimation of hardness by EDTA 8 Marks
method
b) Explain scale and Sludge formation in boilers? 6 Marks

6. a) Explain Ion exchange process with a neat and labelled diagram. 8 Marks
b) Explain the desalination of Brackish water with Reverse Osmosis method. 6 Marks
UNIT-IV
7. a) Describe manufacturing of Portland cement with suitable chemical reactions. 8 Marks
b) How can you classify lubricants. Explain any four properties of lubricants? 6 Marks
8. a) Distinguish between Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with suitable examples 8 Marks
b) What is the refractoriness? Explain thermal spalling, porosity, dimensional stability and 6 Marks
thermal conductivity of the refractories?

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Course Code :20BC1103/ 2020 R-2020 Reg. No :

UNIT-V
9. a) What are nano materials? Explain the synthesis of nano material by sol-gel methods. 8 Marks
b) Write a note on structure and properties of CNT. 6 Marks

10. a) Define and list out the types of smart materials with one example for each. 6 Marks
b) Write the a note on properties and application of fullerenes. 8 Marks

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