Reg.No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(A Constituent Institute of Manipal University, Manipal)

FOURTH SEMESTER B.E. (IND. PRODN.ENGG.) DEGREE
EXAMINATIONS MAY 2008

SUBJECT: MATERIAL SCIENCE & METALLURGY (MME-224)
(REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM)
22/05/08
Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50







Instructions to Candidates:

Answer ANY FIVE full questions.
Missing data may be suitably assumed.

1A Melting temperatures of Lead and Tin are 330 degree centigrade and 230 degree centigrade
respectively. The metals Lead and Tin are mutually soluble in the liquid state and partly soluble in
the solid state. A liquid phase alloy containing 30% Lead completely transforms into a mixture of
two solid solutions at 180 degree centigrade. Maximum solubility of Tin in Lead and Lead in Tin
are 20% and 10% respectively at 180 degree centigrade, 10% and 5% respectively at 50 degree
centigrade. Assuming the curves to be linear, draw phase diagram to scale and label the regions. For
50% Tin alloy determine the following:
a) Weight percentage of eutectic formed
c) Temperature where equal proportions of liquid and solid phases exists.

1B Classify solid solutions and briefly explain Hume Rothery rules. (5+5=10 Marks)

2A Briefly explain BCC, FCC and HCP structures with neat sketches, giving one example for each. Also
mention the coordination numbers in each case.

2B Explain the construction procedure & sketch neatly Isothermal transformation diagram for the
Eutectoid steel and mark all the phases. (5+5=10 Marks)

3A With relevant sketches and steps involved explain the mechanism of solidification in pure metals.

3B Explain the steps in the construction of a binary phase diagram which shows complete solid and
liquid solubility. Name the system. (5+5=10 Marks)

4A Neatly sketch Iron-Carbon equilibrium diagram. Name and write the reactions involved.

4B Explain the following heat treatments with treatment cycle.
a)Hardening b) Annealing (5+5=10 Marks)

(MME-224)
(MME-224)
5A With relevant sketches explain J ominy hardness test for hardenability.

5B Write short notes on:
a)Brass b)Bronze c)High speed steel (5+5=10 Marks)

6A Why case hardening treatments are given to steels? Discuss Nitriding & Cyaniding treatments.


6B Show that the packing factor of HCP structure is 0.74. (5+5=10 Marks)