Code No: R05220303 Set No.

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II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production
Engineering and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Differentiate between:

(a) Directional bond and non-directional bond.

(b) Bond length and bond energy.
(c) Ionic bond and covalent bond.
(d) Hydrogen bond and vanderwall’s bond. [4 × 4 = 16]

2. (a) How are the alloys classified according to the microstructures? Explain them.
(b) What do you mean by intermediate alloy phase? Explain any one type of
intermediate alloy phase with some examples. [6+10]

3. Explain the following structural phase.

(a) Ferrite
(b) Austenite
(c) Cementite.
(d) Pearlite. [4+4+4+4]

4. (a) Explain the following types of malleable cast irons.

i. Ferritic malleable cast iron
ii. Pearlitic malleable cast iron.
iii. Ferrito-Pearlitic malleable Cast Iron.
(b) Explain the different kinds of carbon steels. Explain them. Also give their
carbon contents. [9+7]

5. (a) Explain the effects of

i. Sub-zero treatment
ii. Addition of carbon
iii. quenching media on the hardness of steels.
(b) Explain the various stages in an heat treatment cycle. [9+7]

6. (a) Explain about Alpha and Alpha-Beta Alloys of Titanium .

(b) Which Aluminium casting alloy develops the highest mechanical properties?.
Why?

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(c) What is meant by anodizing of Aluminium? Explain . [6+5+5]

7. (a) Define the term ceramics. Give example for different traditional ceramics.
(b) What are structural ceramics? Discuss the important structural ceramics with
examples and applications.
(c) What are the important characteristics of ceramics. [6+6+4]

8. (a) Explain liquid infiltration technique to produce composite materials. What

are the advantages, disadvantages of this method over other.
(b) Briefly explain pressure bag molding process for the production of polymer
matrix composites. [10+6]

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Code No: R05220303 Set No. 2
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production
Engineering and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Classify various types of bonds. Describe any one bond. with examples from
each of the types.
(b) Why are some bonds known as dipole bond and some as dispersion bond?
Explain wiht necessary reasons. [10+6]
2. (a) Describe the importance of Hume-Rothery rules in the development of alloys.
(b) How are the intermetallic compounds classified? Compare intermetallic com-
pounds with the interstecial compounds. [8+8]
3. (a) What is an eutectic temperature? Explain.
(b) Describe the allotropic transformations of iron and explain their important
applications.
(c) Explian the following:
i. Peritectic reaction.
ii. Eutectoid reaction. [5+5+6]
4. (a) Compare the properties of plain carbon steels with those of alloy steels.
(b) Explain AISI-SAE classification of steels. [8+8]
5. (a) Define carburizing. Describe the various carburizing processes, Writing their
advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Define and explain ‘Critical cooling rate’. [10+6]
6. (a) What are bronzes? How are they classified? Give the composition, microstruc-
ture, properties and applications of any three of them.
(b) Write briefly about phosphor bronze. [4+12]
7. (a) Discuss fully the various crystal structures of crystalline ceramics.
(b) Compare the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of ceramics with
those of metals. [8+8]
8. (a) Define the term composites. What factors influence the final properties of
composites? Explain.
(b) Explain about Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymer composites. [8+8]

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Code No: R05220303 Set No. 3
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production
Engineering and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain what is electron gas cloud (metallic bond).

(b) Explain the properties of metals in detail, giving the proper explanation, con-
sidering the metallic bond.
(c) Explain the properties of Ionic solids. [4+8+4]

2. (a) How alloy systems are classified based on the number of elements in it. Explain
them with suitable examples.
(b) Distinguish between alloy and alloy system.
(c) Distinguish between homogenous alloys and Heterogeneous alloys. [7+3+6]

3. (a) Draw and explain Cu-Sn phase diagram and label all phase regions.
(b) Explain the following:
i. Monotectic reaction
ii. Peritectoid reaction. [10+6]

4. (a) Explain briefly the following:

i. Dual phase steels
ii. Shock resistant steels.
(b) What is chilled cast iron? Describe its properties and applications of chilled
cast iron. [5+5+6]

5. (a) Explain the effects of

i. Sub-zero treatment
ii. Addition of carbon
iii. quenching media on the hardness of steels.
(b) Explain the various stages in an heat treatment cycle. [9+7]

6. (a) Explain about Alpha and Alpha-Beta Alloys of Titanium .

(b) Which Aluminium casting alloy develops the highest mechanical properties?.
Why?
(c) What is meant by anodizing of Aluminium? Explain . [6+5+5]

7. (a) Define the term ceramics. Give example for different traditional ceramics.

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(b) What are structural ceramics? Discuss the important structural ceramics with
examples and applications.
(c) What are the important characteristics of ceramics. [6+6+4]

8. (a) What are MMC’s? Give examples of a few industrially important MMC’s.
Give their properties and explanations.
(b) Compare and contrast dispersion strengthened composites and traditonal age
hardened alloys. [8+8]

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Code No: R05220303 Set No. 4
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production
Engineering and Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain briefly bonds in solids.

(b) Give the properties of covalent bonded solids or compounds? [8+8]

2. (a) Why are alloys produced? Name few alloys. Write their properties, applica-
tions and appropriate composition.
(b) How is the solid solution different from intermetallic compounds? Describe.
[8+8]

3. Explailn briefly the following:

(a) Eutectoid reaction

(b) Gibb’s phase rule
(c) Lever rule.
(d) Peritectic reaction. [4+4+4+4]

4. (a) What are cast Irons? Why are they named so? Give the importance of cast
irons in the metallurgical curriculam.
(b) Explain the microstructure, properties and applications of
i. White Cast Iron
ii. S.G. Cast Iron. [8+8]

5. (a) Discuss the characteristics of quenchants for effective removal of heat from a
work piece.
(b) Explain the effect of current on the depth of hardness during the induction
hardening process.
(c) Distinguish between ATHERMEL process and isothermal process. [6+5+5]

6. (a) What are bronzes? How are they classified? Give the composition, microstruc-
ture, properties and applications of any three of them.
(b) Write briefly about phosphor bronze. [4+12]

7. (a) What are the two kinds of glazing process? Explain them.
(b) Explain briefly the following kinds of glasses:
i. Sodas-lime glass
ii. Borosilicate glass. [8+8]

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8. (a) Whiskers are known for their exceptionally high strength. Explain the reasons.
(b) Discuss the influence of fiber length, orientation and composition on fibre
reinforced composites. [6+10]

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