B. Tech. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering VNIT

Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
VNIT, Nagpur
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR 170 Credits System
B. Tech. (MME)
III Semester B. Tech. (MME)
Course Code
MML 211
MML 210
MML 224
MML 212
MMP 210
MMP 224
MMP 212
Course Title
Credits
L-T-P
Category
04
3-1-0
DC
03
03
03
04
01
01
01
20
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-1-0
0-0-2
0-0-2
0-0-2
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DC
DC
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DC
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Course Title
Credits
L-T-P
Category
Polymeric Materials
Transport Phenomena
Metallurgical Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Ceramic Materials
Theory & Technology of Heat Treatment
Polymeric Materials Lab.
Transport Phenomena Lab.
Theory & Technology of Heat Treatment Lab.
Elective I (ANY ONE)
Fundamentals of defects in Materials
Fuels & Furnaces
Cast Iron Metallurgy
Structure of Materials
HM/OC courses
Total Credits
03
03
04
04
03
01
01
01
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-1-0
3-1-0
3-0-0
0-0-2
0-0-2
0-0-2
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
03
03
03
03
03
23
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
DE
DE
DE
DE
HM/OC
Introduction to Materials Science &

Engineering
Engineering Physical Metallurgy
Testing of Materials
Mineral Dressing
Numerical Methods & Statistics
Engineering Physical Metallurgy Lab.
Testing of Materials Lab.
Mineral Dressing Lab.
Total Credits
IV Semester B. Tech. (MME)
Course Code
MML 213
MML 215
MML 216
MML 218
MML 214
MMP 213
MMP 215
MMP 219
MML 220
MML221
MML222
MML223
V Semester B. Tech. (MME)

Course Code
MML 371
MML 372
MMP 372
MML 373
MML 378
PHL 305
MMP 378
PHP 305
MML 351
MML 368
MML 576
MML 388
Course Title
Credits
L-T-P
Category
Metal Working Processes

Principles of Non-Ferrous Extraction
Metallurgy
Principles
of
Non-Ferrous
Extraction
Metallurgy Lab.
Ferrous Extraction Metallurgy
(Elective II ) (ANY ONE)
Wear of Engineering Materials /
Electrical & Magnetic Materials
Elective II Lab
Wear of Engineering Materials Lab./
Electrical & Electronic Materials Lab.
(Elective III) (SELECT ANY TWO)
Process Optimization/
Industrial Metallurgy /
Bio-materials /
Chemical Characterization of Materials
HM/OC courses
Total Credits
04
03
3-1-0
3-0-0
DC
DC
01
0-0-2
DC
03
03
3-0-0
3-0-0
DC
DE
01
0-0-2
DE
03
03
03
03
03
21
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
DE
DE
DE
DE
HM/OC
Credits
L-T-P
Category
03
01
04
03
3-0-0
0-0-2
3-1-0
3-0-0
DC
DC
DC
DC
01
0-0-2
DC
03
03
01
3-0-0
3-0-0
0-0-2
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DE
DE
03
03
03
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
DE
DE
DE
VI Semester B. Tech. (MME)

Course Code
MML 374
MMP 374
MML 365
MML 382
MMP 382
MML 375
MML 383
MMP 375
MMP 383
MML 384
MML 355
MML 386
Course Title
Characterization of Materials
Characterization of Materials Lab.
Steel Making Technology
Solidification Processing & Advanced
Foundry Technology
Solidification Processing & Advanced
Foundry Technology Lab.
(Elective IV) (ANY ONE)
Joining of Materials /
Light Metal Alloys /
(Elective IV) LAB
Joining of Materials Lab. /
Light Metal Alloys Lab.
(Elective V) (SELECT ANY TWO)
Alloy Steels & High Temperature Alloys/
Particulate Technology/
Semiconductor Technology/
MML 385
MML389
Hydro & Electro Metallurgy

Financial Engineering or Any HM/OC
course
Total Credits
03
03
3-0-0
3-0-0
DE
HM/OC
Credits
L-T-P
Category
03
01
03
3-0-0
0-0-2
3-0-0
DC
DC
DC
01
0-0-2
DC
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
02
22
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
OC/HM
DC
Credits
L-T-P
Category
03
01
3-0-0
0-0-2
DC
DC
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
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DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
OC/HM
22
VII Semester B.Tech. (MME)

Course Code
MML 471
MMP 471
MML 472
MMP 472
MML 474
MML 443
MML 479
MML 469
MML 477
MML 480
MML 445
MML490
Course Title
Structural Metallurgy
Structural Metallurgy Lab.
Environmental Degradation of Metallic
Materials
Environmental Degradation of Metallic
Materials Lab.
(Elective VI) (SELECT ANY FOUR)
X ray Diffraction & Electron Microscopy/
Metallurgy of Nuclear Materials /
Selection of Materials/
Non-Destructive Testing/
Secondary & Special Steel Making/
Fracture Mechanics/
Adhesive Technology/
Quality control & specifications/
OC / HM courses
Project Phase I
Total Credits
VIII Semester B.Tech. (MME)

Course Code
MML 453
MMP 453
MML 481
MML 487
MML 486
MML 488
MML 490
MML 489
Course Title
Composite Materials
Composite materials lab.
(Elective VII) (SELECT ANY FOUR)
Deformation Behavior/
Continuous Casting of Steels/
Failure Analysis/
Nano Materials/
High temperature corrosion /
Surface Engineering/
OC/HM Courses
MMD 402
Project Phase II
Total Credits
04
20
DC
Syllabus
MML211 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (3-1-0) 4 credits
Introduction, Concept of Material Science and Engineering, Classification of Materials, Introduction to Material: Metals,
Ceramics and Glasses, Polymers, Composites.
Level of structure and Basics of structure property relationship.
Structure of solids, ionic, covalent and metallic solids, crystalline and non crystalline phases.
Phase transformation, Kinetics of Diffusion in Solids
Electrical, magnetic, thermal and optical properties of materials in terms of band and free electron theory, super conductivity.
Introduction to Advanced Engineering Materials
Degradation of Engineering Materials
Text / Reference Books :
1. V. Raghavan. (PHI); Materials Science and Engineering - A First Course
2. A. Guy. ; Introduction to Materials Science; McGraw Hill
3. Van Vlack.; Materials Science
4. John Wolf ; Materials Science & Engineering
5. William Callister ; Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering
6. Askeland. D.R.; Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering
Shackleford.; Materials Science
MML210 ENGINEERING PHYSICAL METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Crystalline and amorphous materials, Bonding, Elements of Crystallography, Crystal Structure of Metals, Crystallographic
notation of atomic planes and directions, Imperfections in metal crystals, Allotropy in metals, Single crystal and polycrystalline
aggregates.
Solidification of metals and alloys, Cooling curves, Concepts of nucleation and growth, Heat transfer associated in nucleation and
growth, Homogeneous and Heterogeneous nucleation, Structure of metal ingots, Dendritic and other growth processes.
Construction of binary alloys, Formation of alloy phases, viz. Solid solutions substitutional and interstitial, Intermetallic
compounds, Phase mixtures etc. Binary equilibrium diagrams of various systems, systems with partial solid solubilities involving
eutectic and peritectic and other reactions.
Binary equilibrium diagrams involving monotectic, eurectoid and peritectoid reactions, Lever and phase rule and its applications,
Solid state transformations, Ternary diagrams, Order disorders transformations.
Detailed study of Fe-C, Cu-Zn, Cu-Sn, Al-Si, Al-Cu, Al-Li and other nonferrous alloys, Babbit metals and their equilibrium
diagrams, discussion on structures, properties and uses of some industrially important alloys based on the above systems.
Selection and preparation of specimens for metallurgical examination, Macro and Microscopic examinations, Etching reagents,
Metallurgical Microscope, Properties of objectives viz. Numerical aperture, resolving power, depth of focus etc. Emply
magnifications, Bright and dark field illumination, Principles and use of polarized light microscope, Phase contrast microscope
and high temperature microscope.

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Avner S.H.; Introduction to Physical Metallurgy

Dr. Khangaonkar. P.R.; Physical Metallurgy (Vol. I & II)
R. Khel.; Principles of Metallographic Practice
Higgins R.A.; Engineering Metallurgy (Vol. I & II)
Askeland D.R.; The Science and Engineering of Materials
MMP210
ENGINEERING PHYSICAL METALLURGY LAB (0-0-2)1 Credit
Specimen Preparation of Ferrous and Non - Ferrous Metals.

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Numericals Based on Phase Diagrams.

Study of Iron - Iron Carbide Diagram.
Study of Microstructure of Steels.
Study of Cast Irons.
Al - Si Diagram.
Study of Babbitts.
Study of Microstructures of Brasses
Study of Microstructures of Bronzes.
MML224 TESTING OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction : Type of engineering materials and their applications, testing of materials for evaluation, characterization and
selection of various applications. Types of testing systems, significance of measurement of properties and test conditions,
interpretation of test results.
Tensile Testing : Scope of tensile testing and significance of parameters measured in the test Necking during tension test,
instability in tension, diffuse necking, stress distribution at the neck, ductility measurement in tensile testing effect of gauge
length.
Effect of strain rate and temperature on flow properties. Machine stiffness in tensile testing systems, measuring instrument
computerization.
Torsion Test : Mechanical properties in torsion. Torsional stresses for large plastic deformation, torsional failure, torsion Vs.
tension test.
Hardness Test : Hardness testing system, elastic and plastic behaviour during hardness testing. General consideration such as
indenter size, shape, friction type of loading etc. in hardness testing. Concept of micro hardness. Major hardness testing systems
such as Rockewll, Brinell, Vickers. Special hardness tests such as superficial, micro and shore.
Elements of brittle fracture elliptical crack and Griffith theory of Brittle fracture. Ductile to brittle transition. Notch effective in
fracture.
Impact testing for brittle fracture. Notched bar tests, instrumented charpy test. Drop weight crack arrest test, Introduction to
fracture toughness testing.
Fatigue Tests : Stress cycles and SN curve statistical nature of fatigue. Effect of mean strain concentration, size and surface
condition on fatigue. Fatigue testing machines and equipments. Creep stress rupture tests. Creep cure and its analysis. Stress
rupture test. Presentation of engineering creep data. Equipment test set up in creep testing.
Non destructive Testing : Methods and classification. Elements and instrument in visual magnetic, radiographic, ultrasonic,
electromagnetic, penetrant tests, their applications in quality control and inspection.

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George E.D.; Mechanical Metallurgy; McGraw Hill Publication, UK, 1988.

Raj Baldev, Jayakumar T., Practical Non Destructive Testing; Narosa Publisher, New Delhi, 1997.
Metal Hand Book; 9th Edition Vol 8; Mechanical Testing; ASM International, 1985
Davis H.E., Testing of Engineering Materials, McGraw Hill Publication, 1982.
MMP224 TESTING OF MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 Credit

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Hardness Testing on Rockwell Hardness Tester.

Hardness Testing on Vickers Hardness Tester.
Hardness Testing on Microhardness Tester.
Hardness Testing on Brinnel Hardness Tester.
Tensile Testing.
Effect of Temperature on Tensile Properties.
Impact of Testing on Charpy.
Effect of Temperature on Impact Strength and Model of Fracture.
Effect of Strain Rate on Tensile Properties.
Demonstration of Ultrasonic Flaw Detector.
Demonstration of Magnetic Particle Testing.
MML212 MINERAL DRESSING (3-0-0) 3 credits

Mineralogy : Studies of important metallic and non metallic minerals and their characteristics, origin etc. application of non
metallic minerals. Sea as a source of minerals. Status of mineral beneficiation industry in India. Study of some representative
beneficiation practices with flow sheets. Sampling methodology and equipments.
Communication : Primary, secondary and special crushers and their performances. Cylindrical and cylindro-conical ball mills.
Rod mill, Tube / Pot mills and their performances, capacities, reduction ratios etc. Dry and Wet Grinding. Open and closed
circuit grinding. Laws of crushing and grinding. Work index calculations. Interlocking and liberation of materials.
Screening, Sizing and Classification : Standard screening tests and graphical representations of the results. Practical size
distribution. Sorting, Sizing and pneumatic classifiers and their performances. Thickness, Hydrocyclones etc. Theory and practice
of sedimentation and filtration. Working of Rotary vacuum filters.
Gravity Concentration Techniques : Principles of Jigging, Tabling and Heavy Media Separation. Processes with equipments used,
important controlling factors in operation and application. Benefication practice for arsenopyrite containing scheelite.
Froth Flotation : Natural and Artificial Flotability of minerals, frothers, Collectors, Depressants, Activators / Deactivators, PH
Modifiers, etc. flotation machines, Study of representative sulphide and non sulphide minerals and non metallic ores.
Conditioning in flotation, multistage flotation and Column Flotation.
Electrostatic and Magnetic Separation : Principles of Electrostatic and Magnetic Separation (Dry and Wet Type). Separation units
used in practices and examples in the industries. Calculation of recovery and ratio concentration and Mass balance calculations in
ore dressing. Industrial set up of Ore Dressing Plant.
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Gaudin A.M.; .Principles of Mineral Dressing; McGraw Hill Boo, TMH Edition, 1971.
Taggart A.F. ; Elements of Ore Dressing; J.Wiley & Sons, 1951, London / NY.
Jain S.K.; Ore Processing; Oxford & IBH Publishing Company, 1986.
Taggart.; Handbook of Mineral Dressing, Wiley Handbook Series.
MMP212 MINERAL DRESSING (0-0-2) 1 credit
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To study the performance of Single Toggle Blake Jaw Crusher.

To study the performance of Rolls Crusher.
Grinding Studies of Sample in a Ball Mill.
Study of Flow Charts.
Sampling of Ores.
To study the principle of magnetic separation of mineral (Dry & Wet Separators)
Study of Disc Crusher.
Study of Pelletization of Iron Ore Fines.
Study of Electrostatic Separation.
Study of Tabling Process.
To verify Gaudin's Equation.
Study of Mocro-pulverizer.
Study of Hydraulic Jig.
Study of Froth Flotation (Denver Type)
MAL205 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY THEORY (3-1-0) 4 credits

Numerical Analysis: Solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations by Iteration method, method of false position,
Newton-Raphson method and their convergence.
Solutions of system of linear equations by Gauss elimination method, Gauss Seidal method, LU decomposition method. NewtonRaphson method for system of nonlinear equations.
Eigen values and eigen vectors : Power and Jacobi methods.
Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: Taylors series method, Eulers modified method, Runge-Kutta method,
Adams Bashforth and Adams Moulton, Milnes predictor corrector method.
Boundary value problems: Shooting method, finite difference methods.
Probability theory:
Random variables, discrete and continuous random variable, probability density function; probability distribution function for
discrete and continuous random variable joint distributions.
Definition of mathematical expectation, functions of random variables, The variance and standard deviations, moment generating
function other measures of central tendency and dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis.
Binomial, Geometric distribution, Poisson distribution, Relation between Binomial and Poissons distribution, Normal
distribution, Relation between Binomial and Normal distribution.
Introduction to Stochastic Processes: Random processes, continuous and discrete, determinism, stationarity, ergodicity etc.
correlation functions, autocorrelation and cross-correlation, properties and applications of correlation functions.
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Numerical methods for engineers and scientists, Wiley, Iyengar and Jain, Jain
An introduction to probability and statistics, Wiley, Rohatgi and Sateh.
Elementary numerical analysis, an algorithm approach, McGraw-Hill, Cante and De Boor
Probability, statistics with reliability, queuing and computer science and applications, Prentice Hall, Trivedi.
MML 213 POLYMERIC MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction to polymer - Classification of polymer - Polymerization - Polymer structure - Physical Characteristics of polymer Mol.wt., Tg etc., Engg and specially polymers - Elastomer.
Structure and properties of polymer - morphology, thermal and Rhological behaviour of polymers.
Chemical characterization of polymers - IR, NMR, GC etc. techniques - Analysis of results.
Polymer blend and composites - De-gradation and re-cycling of polymer - applications of polymers.
Processing of polymer - additives, moulding, extrusion, forming etc.
Testing and Characterization of Polymers, Characteristics of some important thermoplastics and thermo-set system.
Set of practicals based on the above which contains Determination of Melt flow index, density Vicat softing point etc.

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Clegg D.W., Collyer A.A.; Structure & Properties of Polymeric Materials; Matls. Publn., London , 1993.
Fried J.R.; Polymer Science and Technology; Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2000.
Willam D. Callistor J.R.; Material Science & Engineering; John Wiley & Sons, 1997.
Jones; Engineering Materials (Vol. I / II); ASM Hand Book.
Maiti Sukumar; Analysis & Characterization of Polymers; Anusandhan Prakashan, Midnapure, 2003.
MMP 213 POLYMERIC MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of practicals based on the above which contains Determination of Melt flow index, density Vicat softing point etc.
MML 215 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, importance of heat and mass transfer, heat transfer aspects in heating reheating of steels, parameters, step heating,
significance in heating reheating of steels.
Steady state heat conduction, Fouriers law , one dimensional steady state heat conduction through composite walls, spheres,
cylinders, critical radius of insulation, General three Dimensional equations with and without internal heat generation, Finite
difference method. Transient conduction, types, Analysis of transient heat conduction, lumped heat capacity analysis, Analytical
methods, Transient heat conduction in semi-infinite bodies, error function analysis, Heisler charts and their application to
transient heat conduction.
Radiation heat transfer, nature of thermal radiations, black and gray bodies, laws of radiation, Radiation shape factor, heat
transfer between black bodies, gray body radiation heat transfer for different geometries, interchange factor, Radiation shields,
combined effects of conduction, convection and radiation.
Fluid flow and their classification, Laminar and turbulent flow, Fluid flow through plates, tubes, ducts and channels,
hydrodynamic boundary layer, Differential boundary layer equations, Continuity and momentum equations, Blausius and VanKerman integral energy equations. Application of Dimensional analysis to convective heat transfer, Dimensional numbers and
their significance, Empirical equations for free and forced convection for laminar and turbulent flow for different configuration,
Liquid metal convective heat transfer.
Conduction convection systems, Fins , types, heat transfer analysis of Fins, Fin efficiency and effectiveness, Heat exchangers,
classification, fouling factor , overall heat transfer coefficient, thermal analysis of heat exchangers, LMTD and NTU method,
design problems in heat exchangers.
Mass transfer, processes, classification, concentration, velocity and flux, Ficks law of diffusion, Mass diffusion equations, steady
state diffusion, equimolar diffusion, Mass transfer coefficient, convective mass transfer and application.
Text Books and Reference books:

1) D.S.Kumar: Heat & Mass transfer
2) J.P.Hollman: White PRS: Heat Transfer, Mcgraw Hill Company
3) E.R.G. Eckert: Robert M. Drake, Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer, McGraw- Hill,
4) GP Incropera, DP Dewitt: Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer,Wiley
4) S.P.Sukhtme: A text book on Heat transfer.
5) Handbook on Making , shaping and treating of steels.
6) Trinks : Industrial furnaces Vol I and Vol. II
MMP 215 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

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Numericals on basic principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.

Numericals on steady state conduction heat transfer.
Problems on transient heat conduction.
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Problems on fluid flow and calculation of heat transfer rate under free convection condition.
Problems on determination of heat transfer by forced convection for different fluid flow conditions.
Numericals on radiation heat transfer in black bodies.
Problems on calculation of radiant energy in gray bodies and radiation shields.
Design calculations of heat exchangers by thermal analysis using LMTD method.
Thermal analysis of heat exchangers by NTU method.
Problems on conduction - convection systems : Fins (calculation of heat transfer, fin efficiency curves etc.)
MML 216 METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS & KINETICS (3-1-0) 4 credits

Scope and concept Energy and its forms systems, path and state properties, Thermodynamics processes, Thermodynamic
equilibrium, Reversible and Irreversible processes. First law of thermodynamics, Internal energy, Specific heat, Enthalpy and
their derivative. Thermo-chemistry Thermo-chemical laws and applications.
Second law of thermodynamics Entropy and its derivative. Concept of free energy, Criterion of equilibrium, thermodynamic
potential. Zeroth and third law of thermodynamics.
Fugacity, activity, equilibrium constant, chemical equilibrium, partial molar properties and chemical potential. Thermodynamics
of vapour phase in equilibrium with solids and liquids.
Thermodynamics of solution Raoults Law, Henrys Law, ideal, non ideal and regular solutions, Gibbs Duhen equation and
its solution and applications Multi-component solution, interaction parameter.
Ellingham diagrams for oxides, sulphides, halides etc. and their applications to metallurgical processes.
Thermodynamics of Electro-chemical Cell and Application.
Kinds of metallurgical processes order of reaction, Arrhenius equation, Absolute reaction rate.
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Kapoor. M.L.; Chemical & Metallurgical Thermodynamics Vol. I & II; Nemchand & Bros Roorkee, 1984
Darken L.S. , Gurry. R.W.; Physical Chemistry of Metals; McGraw Hill, 1953.
Upadhaya G.S., Dube R.K.; Problems in Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics; Pergamon Press, N. York, 1977.
Gaskell D.R.; Metallurgical Thermodynamics; McGraw Hill, USA, 1995.
Dr. Tupkary R.H.; Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics.
A. Ghosh; Text book of Materials & Metallurgical Thermodynamics; Prentice Hll of India, Delhi, 2003.
MML 218 CERAMICS MATERIALS (3-0-0) 6 credits

Introduction, Definition of ceramic materials, Spectrum of applications, Classification of Ceramics.
Basis of crystal structures in ceramics, Crystal Structures (Rock salt, NiAs, CsCl, Wurtzite, Rutile, Fluorites, Antifluorites,
Perovskites, Silicates etc.).
Imperfection in ceramic materials Kroger-Vink notation, Defect reactions, Stoichiometry and non-stoichiometry.
Processing of ceramic materials Powder synthesis techniques, Consolidation techniques (slip casting, tape casting etc.),
Sintering theory and mechanisms, Advanced techniques of sintering
Principles of Characterization of powders and sintered bodies (particle size and distribution, porosity, density, shrinkage, surface
area etc.)
Basics of ceramic properties (Physical, Electrical, Mechanical, Magnetic, and thermal) Structure-Property co-relationship.
Classification of refractory materials into Acidic, basic, neutral, rarer refractories. Requirements of a refractory and applications.
Introduction to Advanced Ceramics and Applications (electro-ceramics, bio-ceramics, ultra-high temperature ceramics, thin
films etc.), Opportunities and Challenges.
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Modern ceramic engineering, Taylor and Francis, D.W. Richerson

Ceramic materials, B. Carter and G. Norton
Sintering theory and practice, R.M. German
Powder metallurgy and particulate materials processing, R.M. German.
MML214 THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF HEAT TREATMENT (3-0-0) 3 credits

Recapitulation of Fe-C equilibrium diagram, Eutectoid transformation in steels, and its significance, Time-Temperature
Transformation diagrams, characteristics of pearlite and bainite transformations, Continuous cooling transformations,
Characteristics of martensite transformation, critical cooling rate, Concept of Hardenability .Methods of determining
hardenability, effect of various parameters on hardenability, Correlation of hardenability data.
Technology of heat treatment, Annealing, Normalizing, Hardening, Quenching media and their evaluation, Sub-zero treatment.
Tempering, changes in structure and properties of steels during tempering, Temper embrittlement, Austempering, Martempering,
Patenting.
Principles, Techniques, and applications of surface hardening treatments, Carburising, Nitriding, Cyaniding, Flame and Induction
Hardening, Heat Treatment of surface hardened components.
Heat Treatment Atmospheres, Protective atmospheres, Defects due to heat treatment, causes and prevention, Case studies,
Quenching stresses and defects.
Non-ferrous alloys-study of structure and properties, heat- treatment and uses of industrially important alloys : Aluminum base
wrought and cast alloys, Aluminum and Beryllium bronzes.
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ASM Hand Book.

Prabhudev K.H.; Hand Book of Heat Treatment of Steels; Tata McGraw Hill, 2000.
Avner SH; Physical Metallurgy, tata McGraw Hill.
MMP 214 THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF HEAT TREATMENT (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of experiments based on the above syllabus
MML 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS (3-0-0)3 credits

A study of point, line and planar defects and their effects on properties of crystalline solids
Syllabus: Introduction to Basic Crystallography; Classification of Defects; Point Defects, Extrinsic and Intrinsic Point Defects,
Diffusion; Introduction to Dislocations, Dislocation Theory; Overview of Stacking Faults, Twin Boundaries and Grain
Boundaries; Defects and Properties of Crystalline Solids; Characterization of Defects.
1. D. A. Poter and K. E. Easterling: Phase Transformation in Metals and Alloys, 2nd ed. Chapman and hall, 1992.
2. D. Hull and D. J. Bacon: Introduction to Dislocation, 5th ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011.
3. A. Kelly and G. W. Groves, Crystallography and Crystal defects, Addison Wesely, 2000.
4. P. Shewmon, Diffusion in Solids, A Publication of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 1989.
5. J. Weertman and J. R Weertman, Elementary Dislocation Theory, Oxford, 1992.
6. J. P. Hirth, Theory of Dislocations, 2nd edition, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, 1982
MML 221 FUELS & FURNACES (3-0-0)3 creditsSyllabus missing

MML 222 CAST IRON METALLURGY (3-0-0)3 credits
Classification of various types of cast irons based on their mechanical properties and microstructure engineering applications of
various grade of cast iron.
Raw materials and melting units used for cast irons, construction and operation of cupola, for Cast Irons melting. Divided blast
balanced blast and hot blast cupola other melting units for Cast Irons.
Grey cast iron Melting and Foundry Practices. Various grades of Grey Cast Iron Alloy Cast Irons, Compacted Graphite and
Molted Iron, Mehanite Castings.
Malleable Iron and Ductile Iron Melting and Foundry Practice. Pre-inoculation techniques for malleable irons post treatments for
ductile iron casting austempering of ductile irons structure property correlations.
Effect of alloying elements on performance of various types of cast irons. Carbidic austempered ductile iron (CADI) casting
process parameters control during austempering.
Structure property correlations study of fractures in various types of cast irons. Evaluation of wear properties weldability of
various types of cast irons. Analysis of casting defects.
Text / Reference Books
MML 223 STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (3-0-0)3 credits

Classification of materials, properties of materials and their origin, brief introduction to bonding in materials, symmetry,
motivation to study symmetry, lattice, crystal, motif, classification of solids based on structure, definition of crystal
(lattice+motif), primitive and non-primitive cells, planar (2D) lattice, 3D lattices (14 Bravais lattices), role of symmetry in
defining lattices and crystals, mystery of missing Bravais lattices, concept of space filling, sub-lattices and sub-crystals, crystal
systems, very brief introduction to advanced definition of crystal (symmetry + space group).
Classic crystals: SC, BCC, FCC, CsCl, NaCl, DC crystal. Millers indices (for directions), family of directions, Millers indices
(planes), family of planes, Cubic vs hexagonal crystal, Miller Bravais indices, classification of solids (crystals, quasi-crystals,
amorphous), short and long range order, molecular and non-molecular crystals (metallic. Covalent, ionic), coordination number,
closed packed structures, packing fraction, atomic density, voids. Examples of ordered structures (Fe3Al, CuZu and few more).
Types of solid solutions.
Ideal vs real crystals, definition of microstructure. Defect structure-points defects and its equilibrium concentration, methods of
producing point defects, dislocations edge, screw and mixed. Volterra model of dislocation, Burgers vector, dislocation line,
dislocations in BCC, FCC and HCP crystals, energy of dislocations, partial dislocations, slip systems in BCC, FCC and HCP,
stress field of a screw dislocation. Random vs structural dislocations. 2D defects, classification (surface, grain boundary, stacking
faults, twin boundaries, anti-phase boundaries), interfaces (coherent and in-coherent), concept of terraces, ledges and kinks.
Types of grains boundaries (low angle and high angle), types of twins. A brief introduction to role of structure on diffusion
phenomenon.
How dislocations in ordered phase and ionic crystals differ from normal metallic system? Quasi-crystal introduction, systems
which form quasi crystal, how they differ from normal crystals. Description of microstructure, nature/distribution of phases
during equilibrium and non-equilibrium transformations, simple phase diagrams.
Non-crystalline state, hard sphere model, random-walk model, network model and fractal model (introduction only). Liquidcrystalline state nematic phase, twisted nematic phase, smectic phase, columnar phase , plastic crystals (introduction only).
Text Book:
The structure of Materials, Samuel M. Allen and Edwin L. Thomas, Wiley, MIT Series, 1998.
MML371 METAL WORKING PROCESSES (3-0-0) 3 credits
Introduction to Metallurgical Processing, Steps involved in processing and their scope. Elastic and Plastic behaviour of Materials,
Engineering Stress strain curve. True stress strain and flow curve, Important relations of flow curve. Concept of stress and
strain in two dimension. Principal stresses, Mohrs circle, Yield Criteria.
Crystal cells and transnational symmetry, plastic deformation by slip and Twining, Edge and screw Dislocation in crystals, their
elementary properties, stacking faults, Deformation of single crystals, Strain hardening mechanisms, Cross slip. Flow cure for
FCC single crystal. Grain boundaries, sub grain boundaries, solute atom and II phase particle effects on plastic deformation,
annealing cycles, re-crystallization and variables of annealing cycles.
Fundamentals of Metal Working, Classification of processes, Metal working system. Mechanics of metal working, Deformation
energy and slab analysis approach. Temperature Effects, Hot working, Strain rate effects. Effect of metallurgical structure.
Friction and lubrication in working. Workability, Residual stress, Experimental techniques in working. Computer aided working.
Rolling Processes, Definition, Classification products and processing sequences in hot and cold rolling mills. Rolling mill types
layouts, Mill line equipments, accessories for flat and shape rolling. Analytical aspects of rolling. Rolling load torque and power
calculations, variables of rolling. Rolling mill controls. Defects in rolled products causes and remedies. Metallurgical aspects
related to heating, re-heating, deformation during rolling and post rolling practices.
Forging process, Main forging operation, Open and closed die forging. Forging equipments, hammers process, special forging
equipments for isothermal ring rolling, near net shape. Analytical aspects of open die forging and design aspects of closed die
forging, Forging defects. Forged shape classification and study of forged components for various industrial applications with
respect to forging practices, suitable materials and their Metallurgical aspects.
Extrusion processes, Direct and Indirect Extrusion, Extrusion tooling, Analysis of simple extrusion, variables of extrusion.
Products and materials suitable for extrusion. Process like impact, Hookers and other based on extrusion principle. Tube drawing
operations and their analysis. Wire rod drawing operations, Analysis of wore rod drawing. Drawing load and energy calculations.
Elementary concepts wire rod processing with new techniques of controlled cooling, Metallurgical aspects. Sheet Metal forging
operation, Formability concepts. Drawing or stratching deep drawing, analysis of basic process, LDR, diffuse necking and
formability limit diagram. Anisotropy and its effect drawability tests.

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Dieter,G.E., Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill Book Company; Metric Edition,1988.

Rowe G. H ,
Hosford W.F. and Caddell.Metal, Forming Mechanics and Metallurgy; Prentice Hall, 1983.
Dowling Norman E., Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Prentice Hall, 1999.
ASM Handbook Vol. 14.; Forming & Forging; Metals Handbook (10th Edn.) ASM Intl., 1996.
Roberts W.L.; Hot Rolling and Steels, Marcel Dekker, 1983.
MMP371 METAL WORKING PROCESSES LAB. (0-0-2) 2 credits

A set of practicals based on the above syllabus.
MML372 PRINCIPLES OF NON FERROUS EXTRACTION METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits
General methods of extraction in Pyrometallurgy - Drying, Calcination, Roasting, Smelting, Carbothermic and Metllothermic
reduction, Refining techniques like Liquation, Distillation, Vacuum Distillation etc. Principles of hydro and electrometallurgy
with suitable examples.
Leaching techniques, Leaching solvents, Theory of leaching, Bacterial leaching, Electrochemical nature of leaching, Gold and
silver extraction.
Pressure leaching, Sherritt - Gorden process for Copper, Nickel, Cobalt ores; Solvent extraction, Ion exchange.
Electrometallurgy - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions and fuses salts, Cell design, Recovery of metal values by Cementation,
Electro-winning, Electro-refining etc. Principles and important applications.
Extraction of metals from oxides - Magnesium and Titanium extraction, Bayers process, Hall Heroult process.
Extraction of meals from sulphides, Extraction of Copper, Lead, Zinc, Nickel.
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Ray H.S., Sridhar R., Abraham K.P.;.Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals; West Publin., 1990
Rosenquist T; Principles of Extractive Metallurgy; McGraw Hill Koga Kusha, 1985.
Serynkova; General Metallurgy
Volsky A.; Theory of Metallurgical Processes; Mir Publication, 1971.
Philipova N.; Theory of Metallurgical Processes, Mir Publication; 1975.
Jackson Eric; Hydrometallurgical Extraction; John Wiely & Sons, 1986.
Bray J.L.;. Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals; John Wiely & Sons, 1959
Dr. Venkatachalam; Hydrometallurgy; Narosa Publishline House, 1998.
MMP372 PRINCIPLES OF NON FERROUS EXTRACTION METALLURGY LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of experiments based on the above syllabus.
MML 373 FERROUS EXTRACTION METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits
Iron making historical, raw materials, quality testing and characterization, agglomeration of oxide feed, improved coke making.
Burden distribution control, impact of burden quality on efficiency of iron making processes.
Thermo-kinetics of reactions in blast furnace, hot metal quality, external treatment.
Design and construction details of blast furnace, product handling.
Modern trends in blast furnace design and operation.
Alternate iron making technologies viz. mini blast furnace, rotary kilns, gas based shaft furnaces etc.
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Dr. Tupkary R.H.; Introduction to Modern Iron Making; Khanna Publishers, 1996.
Biswas A.K; Principles of Blast Furnace Iron Making; SBA Publication, Calcutta.
MML 378 WEAR OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, Tribology and wear, industrial importance of wear, wear classification, Sliding wear, mechanism, variables, sliding
wear of metallic and non metallic materials, wear maps, test method
Wear by abrasion, types, models of abrasion, Factors affecting abrasive wear, abrasive behaviour of engineering materials,
abrasive wear testing, abrasion resistant materials
Wear by erosion, models of erosion, factors affecting erosion, erosion behaviour of engineering materials, erosion resistant
materials, test method
Friction and laws of fraction, frictional behaviour of meals and non metallic materials
Wear characterization techniques, Miscellaneous forms of wear, Lubrication, types, Liquid and solid lubricants
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Huchings I.M.; Tribology, Friction and wear of Engineering Materials; Butterworth & Heinemann, 1992.
Arnell R.D., Davies P.B.; Tribology - Principles and Design Applications; Spriger Verlag, 1991.
A.S.M. Handbook : Friction, Lubrication Wear and Tribology (Vol. 18); ASM.
MMP 378 WEAR OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

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Study of various wear testing equipments.

Sliding wear test of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using pin on disc apparatus.
Dry sand rubber wheel abrasion testing of metallic materials.
To study the effect of operational variables on slurry erosion of steels.
Study of wear by solid particle erosion of metals and non metals.
PHL 305 ELECTRICAL & MAGNETIC MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Magnetic Materials : Concept of Magnetism, Classification of magnetic materials, diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic,
anti-ferromagnetic and ferromagnetic materials. Spontaneous magnetization, ferromagnetic domains soft magnetic, magnetic
materials, hard magnetic materials ferrites.
Dielectric Materials : Fundamental concepts, Types of polarization, electronic, ionic, orientational polarization polar and nonpolar dielectrics, ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity spontaneous polarization, Curie-Weiss law, Electroceramics, Processing and
applications of electroceramics, Transducers.
Industrial Lasers : Basic concepts, properties of lasers, Nd:YAG laser, CO2 laser, Industrial applications of lasers, drilling,
cutting, welding, heat treatment
Electrical Conductivity Materials : Conduction in Metals Free electron theory, Ohms Law, Joules Law, Factors affecting
electrical resistivity of metals. Properties of Coppers, Brass, Aluminium, Materials for conducting applications, Hard and Soft
Solders, electrical fuses heating elements, Ionic conductors, Superconductors, Silsbees rule, Meissner effect, type I and type
II superconductors, Applications of superconductors.
Semiconductor I : Semiconducting materials, element semiconductors, II IV compounds, III V compounds, ternary and
quaternary compounds, oxide semiconductors, refractory semiconductors, magnetic semiconductors, organic semiconductors.
Semiconductors II : The p-n junction diode, half wave and full wave rectifier, voltage stabilization, light emitting diode, the
junction transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers (thyristors), integrated circuits, different types of ICs, metal oxides, silicon ICs.
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Dekkar A. J.; Electrical Engineering Material (19th Edition); Prentice Hall India, 1997
Kenneth Krane; Modern Physics; (2nd Edition); John Wiley Eastern, 1998
Kasap S. O.; Principal of Electronic Materials and Devices (2nd Edition); TATA McGraw-Hill
PHP 306 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

To study the temperature variation of resistivity for a semiconductor and find its band gap by Four Probe method.
To find the mobility and carrier concentration in the sample (metal or semiconductor) using Hall effect setup.
To determine the conductivity of given sample by Kelvins Bridge Method.
To determine the coefficient of Thermal Conductivity of a bad conductor by Lees disc method.
To study the Transmission of AC voltage through optical fibre and Co-axial cable and compare the result using Fibre Optics
Kit.
6) To determine the Coercivity, Saturation Magnetisation, Retentivity and Hysteresis Loss of a given sample using Hysteresis
Curve Tracer.
7) To measure the Dielectric Constant of a liquid dielectric and to study the temperature dependence of dielectric constant.
8) To determine the Magnetic Susceptibility of Paramagnetic solution by Quinkes Tube Method.
9) Application of LASER as a Particle Size Analyzer.
10) To determine the dielectric constant of given solid dielectric (Bakelite, Glass, Plywood and PZT sample) and analyze the
result.
11) To study the variation of dielectric constant of PZT sample with temperature and determine its Curie temperature.
12) To study the variation of energy loss of ferromagnetic material with temperature and to determine its Curie temperature.
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MML351 PROCESS OPTIMIZATION (3-0-0) 3 credits

Principles of Quality Engineering : Traditional concept of quality, Quadratic Loss Function ,Variations of Quadratic Loss
Function,Noise Factors Causes of Variation,Average Quality Loss,Classification of Parameters: P Diagram,Optimization of
Product or Process Design,Role of various quality control activities
Orthogonal Arrays :- Different test strategies,Degrees of freedom, selection of a standard orthogonal array,ANNOVA,Case study
1 - matrix experiment using orthogonal arrays,Designing a optimized product / process Case study 2 Selection of noise factors
and testing conditions,Quality characteristics and objective function,Control factors and their levels,Matrix experiment and Data
Analysis
Signal to Noise Ratios:- S/N ratios for static problems,S/N ratios for dynamic problems, Statistical Process Control, Control
Charts
Quality engineering using robust design, Madhav S. Phadke
Taguchi techniques for quality engineering, Philip J. Ross
MML 368 INDUSTRIAL METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Unit I:
Introduction to various terms used in foundry, Study of various unit operations required in foundry, Principles of sand molding,
molding materials & processes, Sand Testing Methods, Reclamation of Sand. Introduction to various terms used in gating &
risering systems and their functions. Casting defects & their remedies, melting units in foundries, recent trends in molding and
casting processes.
Unit II:
Survey of the welding processes, present status, classification, joint design, importance of backing and welding symbols.
Introduction to Welding Processes. Inspection & testing in welding, Introduction to welding metallurgy, weldability, study of
special welding processes.
Unit III:
Introduction to Powder Metallurgy Techniques, advantages / disadvantages of PM techniques. Powder production methods.
Sintering furnaces and their types; Sintering atmospheres, Testing & evaluation of powder.
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Principles of metal casting, McGraw-Hill, Hiene and Rosenthal.

Welding and welding technology, McGraw-Hill, Littile
A textbook of powder metallurgy, Sands and Shakespears.
ASM Handbook on welding.
MML576 BIOMATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction- Clasification-General Characteristics-Structure & Properties of Materials-Relevance Crystal/Molecular StructureImperfections-Phase Diagrams.
Implant Materials-Metallic, Ceramic,Polymer, Composite
Characterization of Biomaterials-Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, etc.Structural evolution of biocompatibility with reference to
corrosion. Structural property correlation
Application of Biomaterials-Orthopaedic, Dentistry, Cardiac Devices, etc.
Tissue Engineering- Soft Biomaterials
Case Studies, Proliferation of Biomaterials for development of Medical Technology & mankind
Books:
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Biomaterials- Sujata Bhat

Handbook of Materials Behaviour Models, Vol.3- Multiphase Behaviour
Biomaterials- Artificial organs & Tissue Engineering (Handbook)
Science & Engineering of Materials- D.R. Askeland
Light Alloys- Polmear
Physical Metallurgy Principles- R. Reed-Hill
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Physical Metallurgy of Stainless Steel- F.B Pickering
MML 388 CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Classification of various methods of analysis Gravimetric, Volumetric, Gas Analysis, Calorimetric, Nephelometric electro
chemical methods; preparation of substances for analysis, error in quantitative analysis, Calculations of Gravimetric and
Volumetric analysis results.
Principles of Gravimetric analysis, requirement for precipitates, choice and amount of precipitant, salt effect, effect of
temperature, hydrogen ion concentration and complex formation on completeness of preparation; formation of amorphous and
crystalline precipitates co-precipitation, washing of precipitates.
Principles of volumetric analysis, classification of methods, requirements of reactions, preparation of standard solutions.
Neutralization method : principle, theory of indicators, titration curves for titration of strong acid with strong alkali, weak acid
with strong alkali, weak bases with strong acids, buffer action, indicator errors in titration.
Oxidation Reduction methods, oxidation potentials, direction of reactions, equilibrium constants, titration cures and indicators,
rate of reaction and side reaction.
Principles of redox titration Permangnometry, dichrometry, iodometry, bromatometry, etc., standard solutions, and indicators.
Precipitation and complex forming methods, principles, titration curves, methods of determining the equivalence point etc.
EDTA titrations.
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V. Alexeyev ; Qualitative Analysis; MIR Publishers, 1959

Jain S.P. & Agrawal BC; Text book of Metallurgical Analysis; Khanna Pub. Co., 1976.
W.V. Soot.; Standard methods of Chemical Analysis
A.I. Vogel.; Text book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis; English Language Book Services, 1978
Young R.S.; Chemical Analysis in Extractive Metallurgy; Charles, Griffin & Co. Ltd, 1971
MMP 388 CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

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Determination of Carbon and Sulphur in Ferrous Materials by Stroheleins Apparatus

Determination of Manganese in steel by sodium Bismuthate method.
Determination of Chromium in steel by ammonium Persulphate method.
Determination of Phosphorus in steel by ammonium Nitromolybdate method.
Determination of Silicon in steel by gravimetric method.
Determination of Nickel in steel by Dimethylglyoxime method.
Determination of Sulphur in steel by Iodometric method.
Determination of Copper in steel by Iodometric and Electrogravimetric method.
Determination of Iron in iron ore by Volumetric method.
Preparation of standard solutions and standardization of standard solutions.
MML374 CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction to materials characterization, its importance, structure sensitive/insensitive properties, structure-property correlation,
crystallography basics, resolution, depth of field/focus, aberrations (spherical, chromatic and astigmatism), remedial measures for
aberrations, levels of characterization (macro, meso and micro).
Optical microscopy (OM) reflected/transmitted light microscope, theoretical and practical resolution of optical microscope,
numerical aperture, principle of image formation, microscope construction and working, effective/empty magnification, different
light sources, flat field correction, types of illumination - bright field, dark field, polarized light and phase contrast, applications
of each type of illumination.
Sample preparation for optical microscopy, features of an image, introduction to scanning electron microscope (SEM),
advantages/disadvantages as compared to OM, mechanics of SEM, types of electron gun and comparison between them
(resolution, brightness, efficiency, cost and stability), ray diagram of SEM, working and construction, magnification.
Electron-specimen interaction, imaging modes (secondary and backscattered), effect of spot size, apertures, accelerating voltage
on SEM image, Everhart-Thornley detector, Robinson detector, solid state segmented detector, atomic number and topological
contrast, critical probe current.
Chemical analysis using SEM, EDS/WDS working principle, construction, spot analysis, line scan and area scan, resolution of
EDS/WDS detector, advantages/disadvantages, calibration of EDS/WDS, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
X-ray diffraction Generation of X-rays, characteristic X-ray spectrum, Bragg's Law, Diffraction methods - Laue method,
rotating crystal method, powder method, Principle, equipment and applications, structure factor, derivation of diffraction
conditions for SC, BCC and FCC Bravais lattice, X-ray diffractometer, filters and counters/detectors, applications of X-ray
diffraction in materials characterization determination of crystal structure, lattice parameter, introduction of GIXRD.
Thermal analysis techniques Importance, principles and applications of differential thermal analysis, differential scanning
calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, accurancy, sensitivity, calibration and differences.
Characterization for materials selection and design case studies.
BOOKS:
1. Hebbar K R, Basics of X-Ray Diffraction and its Applications, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, 2007
2. Phillips V A, Modern Metallographic Techniques and their Applications, Wiley Eastern, 1971.
3. Cherepin V T and Mallic A K. Experimental Techniques in Physical Metallurgy", Asia Publishing Co, Bombay,
1967.
4. Class notes.
REFERENCES:
1. Cullity B D., Stock S R "Elements of X-ray Diffraction", Prentice Hall, Inc 2001.
2. Whan R E (Ed), ASM Handbook, Volume 10, Materials Characterization , Nineth edition, ASM international, USA,
1986.
3. Vander Voort, Metallography: Principle and practice, Mc Graw Hill Inc., 1984.
4. Kehl G L., "The Principles of Metallographic Laboratory Practice", McGraw Hill Book Company, 1949.
MMP374 CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of experiments based on the above syllabus)
MML 365 STEEL MAKING TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Raw materials for steel making, thermodynamics and kinetics of steel making reactions viz, decarburization, dephosphorization,
deoxidation, desulphurization etc.
Historical steel making Besemer, open hearth and modified open hearth steel making.
Operation of top and bottom down blown oxygen steel making furnaces, process control and efficiency.
Electric steel making practice and secondary steel making processes.
Ingot casting and continuous casting process.

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Dr. Tupkary R.H.; Introduction to Modern Steel making; Khanna Publishers, 1996.
Turkdogan E.T.; Fundamentals of steel making; The Institute of Materials, 1996.
MML382 SOLIDIFICATION PROCESSING AND ADVANCED FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Solidification of metals and alloys, segregation and shrinkage phenomena in castings, solidification values for steels,
calculation of solidification time for casting, heat transfer calculations in metal casting.
Principles of gating, fluid flow equations and application in gating design, aspiration in down sprue and at sharp corners, step
gates stack molding, gating design for cast irons, spheriodal graphite iron and steel castings.
Risering techniques, riser design, calculation of feeding distance of riser for bars and plates.
Directional solidification in steel castings, principles of chill design, insulating and exothermic sleeves, hot tears.
Ferrous foundry practice, general principles underlying molding, core making, riser and gating design in grey cast iron, malleable
cast iron, S.G. iron and steel, plant layout considerations.
Nonferrous foundry practice, recent trends in casting practice, analysis of casting defects, case studies.

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Flinn R.A.; Fundamentals of Metal Casting; Addison Wesley Pub. Co., 1963.
Mukherjee P.C.; Principles of Metal Casting
Bray J.L.; Nonferrous Foundry Metallurgy; John Wiley & Sons, 1959.
Wladaver; Directional Solidification in steel castings.
Briggs R.W.; Metallurgy of Steel Casting; McGraw Hill, 1946.
MMP382 SOLIDIFICATION PROCESSING AND ADVANCED FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY LAB. (0-0-2)

1 credit
Set of experiments based on the above syllabus.
MML 375 JOINING OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits
Survey of the welding processes, present status, classification, joint design, importance of backing and welding symbols.
Study of welding processes such as Gas, Electrodes, Resistance, Spot, Seam, Electron beam , laser beam etc. Scope, instruments,
limitations, applications and standards , welding specifications, study of VA characteristics and different parameters affecting
quality and electrode classifications.
Study of special welding processes such as TIG, MIG submerged arc, themit welding underwater ultrasonic welding and friction
welding etc. scope, instruments, limitations applications, standards,welding specifications.
Welding problems and remedies in steels, cast iron and non-ferrous metals and alloys, requirements of quality control, inspection
and testing in welding.
Importance of welding metallurgy, weldability, tests assessment techniques, heat flow in welding HAZ and distortion, numericals
based on heat transfer and welding metallurgy.
Analysis of welding defects , dissimilar metal welding problems and remedies, welder accessibility test.
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Welding & Welding Technology Littile R McGraw Hill, 2002. ASM Handbook No. 6 on Welding
Brazing & Soldering.
G.E.; Welding Metallurgy Vol. 1, Linnert AWS 1965.
Welding Technology Khanna O.P. Dhanpat Rai Publications, 1999.
Principles of Welding Technology Gourd.
MMP 375 JOINING OF MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of practical based on the above syllabus.
MML 383 LIGHT METAL ALLOYS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Classification of light metal alloys, their properties, importance of strength / wt ratio in engineering applications. Detailed
engineering applications , Indian / International specifications.
Melting methodology of light metal alloys used of melting / refining flows.
Casting characteristics of light metal alloys (Ag, Mg, Te alloys).
Light metal alloys foundry practices, master alloy used in melting.
Physical metallurgy of light metals alloys, rolling, sheet metal working, extrusion etc.
Special Alloys: Duralumin, Al-Li, Mg-Li alloys - production and processing techniques & applications.
Titanium alloys: Alloying elements and their effects, types of alloys, their processing, heat treatment, properties and selection.
Strategic applications of light metal alloys., air craft industries. Functional considerations
Defects analysis in cast and rolled products
Failure analysis of light metal alloys components.

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Raudebaugh R.J.; Non-ferrous Physical Metallurgy; Pitmavi Publishing Corpn., 1952.

Polmear I.J.; Light Alloys (3rd Edition); Arnold, 1995.
Bickert C.M.; Light Metals; Minerals Metals & Materials Society, 1990.
Brooks C.R.; Heat Treatment Processing & Structure Properties of Non Ferrous Alloys; ASM, 1984.
MMP 383 LIGHT METAL ALLOYS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

Set of practical based on the above syllabus.
MML384 ALLOY STEELS & HIGH TEMPERATURE ALLOYS (3-0-0) 3 credits
Classification of Alloy Steels depending on alloying content, effect of alloying elements on the constitution, structure and
properties of steels, ferrite former and carbide former, alloy cast irons.
Studies of low alloy structural steels, High strength low alloy steels, Dual phase steels, General Engineering Steels, Medium
alloy and high alloy tool steels such as HCHC, HSS etc.
Corrosion resistant stainless steels, processing and heat treatment of Hadfield's Mn Steel, spring steel, electrical sheet steels,
steels for magnetic application, Maraging steel , Ausformed steel and TRIP Steels.
Heat treatment equipments, techniques employed for low, medium and high alloy steels with special emphasis on high speed
tool steel, stainless steel, spring steels, alloy cast iron, ,
Various specification viz. AISI, BSS, DIN & IS for alloy steels and alloy cast iron.
Heat resistant alloys - general properties, metallurgical structure, processing, applications and limitations, Super base alloys- Nibase alloys, Co-base alloys, Fe-base alloys, Ni-Fe base alloys.
Titanium alloys for high temperature aeronautical applications, their processing, properties, selection.
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Roberts G.A.; Tools Steels; American Society of Metals, 1980.

Clark, Varney W.R.; Metallurgy for Engineers; East West Press, 1962.
Peter Payson; The Metallurgy of Tools Steels; John Wiley & Sons, 1962.
ASM Handbook Vol.1 (10th Edition); ASM International, 1995.
MML355 PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) 3 credits
Introduction, Methods of powder preparation (mechanical, chemical), Methods and equipments of powder compaction (Die
compaction, Isostatic), Slip casting, Tape casting, Extrusion, Sintering Method, Equipments, Atmospheres, Applications
(Porous products, electrical contacts, Friction parts etc.)
Books:
Particulate Tech - A Textbook of Powder Metallurgy by Sands & Shakespears,
Powder Metallurgy by AK Sinha
MML 386 SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Physics and Properties of Semiconductors materials: crystal structure, energy bands, Fermi level, carrier concentration at thermal
equilibrium, carrier transport phenomena, Hall Effect, recombination mechanism, optical and thermal phenomenon.
Device Processing Technology: oxidation, diffusion, ion-implantation, deposition, lithography, etching and interconnect. p-n
Junction: depletion region, diffusion, generation-recombination, current-voltage characteristics, junction breakdown, charge
storage and transient behavior.
Metal-Semiconductor Contacts: equilibrium, idealized metal semiconductor junctions, ohmic contacts, Solar energy-definitions,
its intensity distribution, variation and spectrum, thermodynamics of solar energy spectrum, mechanism of heat losses, efficiency,
photo thermal conversion materials and their preparation and characterization.
Design of material for solar applications: collectors, selective surface, composite semiconductors, solar reflectors and
concentrators, thermo-electric conversion, chalcogenide and alloy semiconductors, criteria for material selection, spectral
response, efficiency.
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Types of Photovoltaic (PV) cells; p-n homo and hetero junction, First, Second and Third Generation PV devices.
PV materials: silicon - single crystalline, polycrystalline, ribbon, amorphous,nanocrystalline; CdS, Cu(In,Ga)Se2, Cd-Te/Se,
GaAs, In-P/As, ZnMgO, PbS.
PV Material qualification for terrestrial and space application, radiation damage, arrays and solar cell systems, energy storagethermal, chemical, electrochemical storage and hydrogen generation. Challenges and Solutions for Manufacturing of PV solar
cell, Understanding the defect related issues
BOOKS
1. S.M. Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition (2001)
2. Antonio Luque and Steven Hegedus, Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1 st Edition
(2008)
3. S.S. Islam, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Oxford University Press, 2nd Edition (2006)
MML385 HYDRO AND ELECTRO METALLURGY (3-0-0) 6 credits

Introduction: Justification of Hydrometallurgical selection of solvent processing, Eh-Ptt diagrams Principles underlying
hydrometallurgical processes, various commercial hydrometallurgical processes. Criteria for selection of solvents, Types of
Solvents.
Thermodynamics & kinetics of hydrometallurgical processes.

Unit operations in hydrometallurgical processing, Thickness & filters, counter current decantation.
Applications of hydrometallurgy to Copper, Zinc, Precious metals etc.
Solvent Extraction & Ion Exchange.
Purification methods of leach solutions.

Recovery of metal values from solution.
Precipitation methods Thermodynamics & Kinetics of concentration.
Electrolytic RecoveryElectrowining of methods from Aq. Solutions Electro Refining.
Fured Salt Electrolysuis Extraction of Aluminium & Magnesium from their ores.
Mass balance calculations.
BOOKS
H. S. Ray, K. P. Abraham and R. Sridhar, Extraction of Non-Ferrous Metals , Affliated East- West Press.
T. Rosenquist , Principles of Extractive Metallurgy
S. Venkatachalam, Hydrometallurgy Narosa Publication Co
E. Jackson, Hydrometallurgical Processing & Reclaimation, John Wicky & Sons.
MML389 FINANCIAL ENGINEERING(3-0-0) 3 credits

Following syllabus has six units. The aim of this course is to overcome some basic concepts of financial engineering: the issues
that arise in modeling, analysis and decision making involving financial instruments. Discrete time models and computational
tools will be the focus.
Principles of Finance: Concept of Business Finance, Finance Function, Scope, Responsibilities of Finance Executive, Goals and
Objective Of Finance Management, Source of Financing LONG TERM : Shares, Debentures, Term Loans, Lease and Hire
Purchase, Retained Earnings, Public Deposits, Bonds (Types, Features and Utility); SHORT TERM: Bank Finance, Commercial
Paper And Trade Credit and Bills Discounting.
Mathematics: An Understanding of Mathematics and Their Applications in Finance, Business, and Economic. Time Value of
Money, Methods of Calculations, Compounding and Discounting, Future Value and Present Value.
Financial Statement Analysis: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Ratio Analysis Its Importance, Classification and formula
for comparison; Funds Flow Statements Financial Analysis , Decision Capital Budgeting , Budgetary Control, Standard Costing
and Variance, Investments Appraisal.
Financial Risk Management: Concept of Risk, Its Types and how to measure it. Measurements rate of return of a stock, how its
arises and Financial Derivatives.
Financial Market: Derivative Commodities: Types Of Derivative Contracts, History Of Financial Derivatives Markets,
Participants in a derivative market , Economic Function of the derivative market, Trading of Derivatives Contracts Futures and
Options Trading System, The Trader Workstation, Futures and Options Market Instruments, Criterias For Stocks and Index
Eligibility For Trading, Charges, Clearing And Settlement Clearing Mechanism, Settlement Procedure.
Portfolio Theory: Risk and Return for one security, Two Security and Portfolio. Effect frontier, Investor Utility, Capital Market
Theory Background, Risk Free Asset, The Market Portfolio, Capital Asset Pricing Model, Systematic and Unsystematic Risk,
CML, SML, Arbitrage pricing theory empirical test of APT, Sharpes single index model.
MML471 STRUCTURAL METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Elements of Crystallography, Miller indices and Miller Bravaias indices of planes and directions, stereographic projections and
its uses.
Principles of X-ray generation, Characteristics and continuous radiation, absorption, choice of filters, Laue equations and
Bragg's law, Laue, Powder and Rotating crystal techniques.
Interpretation of different patterns, Study of powder method in detail, Structure factor and its calculation for simple cubic
,BCC and FCC lattices. Indexing of powder pattern and determination of lattice parameter, Application of x-rays for determining
orientation, crystal perfection, grain size, phase diagram, long range order, preferred orientation, chemical analysis and residual
stresses.
Diffusion in metals and alloys, self diffusion and alloy diffusion, Fick's first law and second law, solution of Fick's second law
using Grube-Jedal method and Matano's method, Non-steady state diffusion in semi-infinite medium, Kirkendall effect,
intrinsic and extrinsic diffusion coefficients; Factors affecting diffusion, atomistic mechanism of diffusion. Principles of
reaction rate theory.
Dislocation theory. Recapitulation of geometrical aspects of dislocations, movement of dislocation, multiplication of
dislocations, elastic properties of dislocations, elastic interaction between dislocations, dissociation of dislocations,
Thompson tetrahedran interaction of grain boundaries with dislocations, intersection of moving dislocations, interaction of
solute atoms with dislocations, yield point phenomenon and strain aging, mechanism of solid solution hardening,
interaction of moving dislocations with second phase particles. Immobile dislocations, theories of work hardening, review of
strengthening mechanisms.
Kinetics and mechanism of phase transformations, Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation in solidification, solid state
nucleation - coherent and incoherent nucleation. Study of various solid state phase transformations, precipitation and age
hardening, pearlite transformation, bainite transformation, martensite transformation, order-disorder transformation, recoveryrecrystallization and grain growth.
Recapitulation of fatigue behaviour of S-N curve, Effect of mean stress, cyclic stress- strain curve, low cycle fatigue ,strain life
equation, Structural features of fatigue, fatigue crack propagation, mechanical and metallurgical factors affecting fatigue life.
Introduction to creep, analysis of creep curve, structural changes during creep ,deformation mechanism maps, introduction to
fracture mechanics, strain energy, release rate, stress intensity factors, Fracture toughness and design.
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Cultity B.D.; Elements of X-Ray diffraction; Prentice Hall Inc., USA, 2001.
Dieter G.; Mechanical Metallurgy; McGraw Hill, N. York, 1986.
Wulff John; Structure and Properties of Materials; WWF Series - Vol. I to 4
R Recd. Hill ; Physical metallurgy Principles; East West Publication.
Shawmon P.G.; Diffusion in Solids; McGraw Hill, USA, 1973.
Honey Comb RWK ; Plastic Deformation in Metals; McGraw Hill, 1963
Barrett C.S., T.B. Massalaski; Structure & properties of Materials; McGraw Hill, USA, 1966
V. Raghavan ; Solid state transformation; Prentice Hall of India, Delhi, 1987.
MMP 471 STRUCTURAL METALLURGY LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

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Problems on Crystallography Stereographic projection Determination of standard projection.

Problems on X-ray diffractions Filters, Indexing, Stress analysis, Solvus line etc.Indexing Determination of Bravais
lattice, Lattice parameter from Debye-scherrer pattern.
problems on Diffusion Ficks 1st and 2nd law, Analysis of Matano and Grube Jedal method, Kirkendall effect Diffusion in
Semi-infinite medium i.e. Carburizing, Nitriding etc.
Problems on Plastic deformation Determination of CRSS, Energy of dislocation, Thomsons Tetrahedra etc.
Problems on Phase transformation and Rate of reaction.
MML 472 ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF METALLIC MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction to corrosion, Examples of corrosion, Economic and Technical significance of Corrosion. Chemical and
Electrochemical reactions. Electro motive force, Electrode potential, Galvanic Series, Electrochemical Equilibrium, Potential pH diagram (Examples H2O, Zn-H2O and Fe - H2O system)
Electrode kinetics, Evans diagram, Polarization and types of polarization. Mixed potential theory. Passivity. Effect of oxiders,
solution velocity and galvanic coupling.
Classification of various forms of corrosion and their mechanisms. Details of General pitting, crevice, intergranular, selective
leaching, stress corrosion cracking, Hydrogen embrittlement, high temperature oxidation, Hot corrosion, etc. Wagner
Electrochemical oxidation theory, Hauffes valency affects.
Methods of testing in corrosion, high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion. Methods like Gravimetric, Potential-time, Potentio
dynamic polarization, Linear polarization, Electrochemical Impedance, Spectroscopy, Electrochemical noise, etc. with case
studies.
Corrosion behaviour of industrial metals and alloys like steels, stainless steels, copper and copper alloys, nickel and nickel alloy,
aluminium and aluminium alloys, titanium and titanium alloys etc. Application of these metals and alloys. Effect of environment
on their corrosion behaviour.
Methods of corrosion control (practical and fundamental approach) like selection of material, inhibition, coatings, alloying, heat
treatment, change in design, change in corrosive environment, etc. Types of inhibitors, types of coatings. Cathodic and anodic
protection. Instruments and accessories for cathodic and anodic protection.
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Mars G. Fontana; Corrosion Engineering, 3rd Edition; McGraw Hill Book Company, 1987.
Raj Narayan; An Introduction to Metallic Corrosion & its Prevention; Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1988.
MMP 472 ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF METALLIC MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

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Weight loss (gravimetric) based corrosion rate determination.

Effect of Cl- ion concentration on corrosion rate of various metals and alloys (gravimetric)
Effect of pH on corrosion rate of various metals and alloys (gravimetric).
Effect of oxidizer (FeCl3) on corrosion rate of various metals and alloys (gravimetric).
Potential time behaviour of various metals and alloys.
Cathodic polarization for corrosion rate determination of various metals and alloys.
Anodic polarization behaviour of various metals and alloys. (passivation behaviour)
Effect of pH on anodic polarization behaviour.
Testing on crevice corrosion behaviour.
Testing on galvanic corrosion.
Studies of reference electrode.
Determination of corrosion tendency of re-bars in RCC.
Effect of coating on corrosion rate.
MML 474 X-RAY DIFFRACTION & ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction to crystallography, Symmetry point group and space group, reading of the space group tables, X-ray diffraction
Generation of X-rays, characteristic X-ray spectrum, Bragg's Law, Diffraction methods - Laue method, rotating crystal method,
powder method, Principle, equipment and applications, structure factor, derivation of diffraction conditions for SC, BCC and
FCC Bravais lattice, X-ray diffractometer, filters and counters/detectors, texture, importance of texture, measurement of texture,
pole figures (stereographic projections), orientation distribution function, sample symmetry, and its importance, applications of
X-ray diffraction in materials characterization determination of crystal structure, lattice parameter, examples of textures in
cubic materials, Introduction of GIXRD, instrumental configuration for texture measurement and GIXRD.
Electrons as source, properties of electron beam, elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons, importance in electron microscopy,
resolution, principles of transmission electron microscopy, construction, ray-diagram, working, sample preparation, contrast
mechanisms, ring and spot diffraction patterns, detectors and imaging modes, kikuchi lines, measurement of lattice parameter,
orientation relationship determination, Introduction to HRTEM.
REFERENCES:
1. Cullity B D., Stock S R "Elements of X-ray Diffraction", Prentice Hall, Inc 2001.
2. Brandon and Kaplan, Microstructural characterization of materials.
3. ASM Handbook of characterization of materials.
4. Class notes.
MML443 METALLURGY OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction:Physico-chemical properties of Nuclear metals used as fuels (Uranium, Plutonium, Thorium etc.) and of
Berrylium & zirconium as neutron moderator & fuel cladding metal respectively.
Physico-chemical & thermodynamics principles of extraction processes viz. chemical ore break breakdown, solvent
extraction, Ion-exchange, Halogenation.
Consolidation, vacuum Refining & Ultra purification.
Thermodynamicsof metallothermic reduction.
Extraction of Uranium,production of Uranium in India.
Production of plutonium, conversion of plutonium compounds to metallic state.
Extraction of Thorium.
Extraction of Zirconium & Beryllium.Nuclear Fuel production.
Text Books
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Sunderam C.V., Gupta C.K , Nuclear metals & materials in chemical technology , CSIR, New Delhi(1980).
Prakash B, Kantan S. R., Rao N. K., Metallurgy of Thorium production monograph 221 IAEA
Bellmay R & Hill N. A., Extraction & Metallurgy of Uranium Thorium & Beryllium Perganon, Press Oxford (1963).
H. S. Ray, K. P. Abraham & R. Sridhar , Extraction of Non ferrous Metals , Affiliated East- West Press PP 419-487.
MML 479 SELECTION OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, engineering properties of materials and applications, property parameters for selection, materials selection and
processing, factors affecting material selection, material selection vis-a-vis design,
Selection of material for static strength, assessment of strength levels of engineering materials, selection criterion for static
strength. Materials selection for stiffness, importance of stiffness, stiffness of engineering materials, geometric stiffness, stiffness
of sections, panel structure, material selection criterion for stiffness.
Selection of materials for toughness, assessment of toughness, transition temperature approach, fracture mechanics, linear elastic
fracture mechanics, EPFM assessment of fracture toughness design and material selection for fracture toughness. case studies
Material selection for fatigue strength, mechanisms, evaluation of fatigue life, effect of mean stress fracture mechanics and
fatigues factors, factor affecting fatigue of metallic materials, fatigue of polymeric materials, fatigue design philosophies.
Material selection for creep, evaluation of creep resistance, Creep curve. Effect of stress and temperature, development of creep
resistant alloys, materials vis-a-vis service temperature, selection criterion.
Selection of materials for wear resistance, mode and mechanism of wear, material for resistance to adhesion, abrasion and
erosion, guidelines for selection. Case studies
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Charles J.A.; Crane FAA, Furness JAG; Selection & Use of Engineering Materials; Butterworth & Heinemann,
Dieter G.E.; Mechanical Metallurgy; McGraw Hill, 1988.
Ashby M.F., Jones D.R.; Engineering Materials; Pergamon Press, 1992.
Askeland DR : Engineering Materials
ASM Handbook : Vol.20: Material Selection : ASM
MML469 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction and scope of non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) methods. Visual examination , principles and
equipments ,optical aids.
Liquid penetrant testing:, principle, procedure, penetrant materials and methods, applications.
Principles of magnetic particle testing, procedures and equipment's for MPT ,magnetic field testing; limitations of MP methods
,electromagnetic testing for residual stress measurement. Eddy current testing, principle and instrumentation, techniques like high
sensitivity, multifrequency, high area, pulsed ECT, inspection of ferro-magnetic material, application and limitation ECT.
Radiographic inspection, principle, radiation sources, radiation attenuation's; film effect.
Radiographic imaging : geometric factors film, screens, sensitivity parameters ,exposure etc.
Imaging techniques: single wall, double wall, penetration ,single image etc., applications and case studies; limitations.
Ultrasonic Testing :
Basic principles, type of sound waves and their characteristics, ultra transducers characteristics, inspection methods, normal
incident pulse echo through transmission. Angle beam, probe selection criterion ,sensitivity, penetration and resolution. Modes of
display, A,B,C types of scan, immersion testing applications, case studies, limitations.
Special / advanced techniques of NDE /AET, thermography, replica microscopy (in situ). Leak testing, remote field ECT,
microwave inspection, topography, holography (only principle and applications).
Criteria for selection of NDT methods and instruments related to metallurgical processes / defect in cast ,forged and rolled, heat
treated and fabricated items (one case study for each category), reliability in NDT. Statistical method & quality control in NDT
codes and standard specifications.
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Baldev Raj & T. Jayakumar ; Practicals Non-destructive Testing; Nanda Publishers, 1997.
Gordon& Breach ; Non-Destructive Testing; 1971
Ultrasonic Testing,; Krautkrammer Norsa Publ., 1993
Feigenbanm A.V.; Total Quality Control
Metal Handbook ASM 8th Edition, Vol. II
Non-destructive testing and quality control.
Davis Toxell; Non destructive evaluation of properties of materials.
MML 477 SECONDARY & SPECIAL STEEL MAKING (3-0-0) 3 credits

The concept of cleanliness of steels, non-metallic inclusions, dissolved gases. Tramp & residual elements in steels and their effect
on steel properties.
Thermodynamic and kinetics consideration of deoxidation, desulphurization, decarburization and degassing of steel melts.
Limitations of primary steel making, unit operations and unit processes in ladle metallurgy, slag free tapping.
Ladle furnaces design and operation, injection metallurgy.
Operation of degassing reactors viz. DH, RH, tank degassers etc., Re-melting refining technologies.
Special steel making processes viz. AOD, VOD continuous steel making etc.
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Ghosh Ahindra; Principles of Secondary Processing & Casting of Liquid Steels; Oxford & IBH.
Ghosh Ahindra; Secondary Steel Making, Principles & Applications; CRC Press.
MML480 FRACTURE MECHANICS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Concept and scope of fracture mechanics, Fracture Mechanics approach as evolved from the classical theory of fracture
approach. Irwins contribution to establish the fracture toughness as a fundamental property in LEFM and PYFM, Concept of fast
fracture and toughness GC based on energy criterion. Gc related to Ke for different materials. Distribution of stress and strain at
the notch tip. Stress singularity at notch tip stress intensity factor. Plane strain fracture Toughness, conditions for a valid KIC
value. Plane strain fracture Toughness Testing. Elements of ASTM E-399 for fracture toughness tests.
Plasticity corrections for ductile materials Post Yield Fracture Mechanics. COD and CTOD concept and measurements. J-Integral
approach and its application. R-Curve and its utility for materials selection on the basis of fracture toughness.
Metallurgical structure and fracture toughness, Micromechanism of fracture.
Use of fracture toughness for other application like fatigue crack growth da/dN studies, stress corrosion cracking (KICC), impact
tests and empirical relations. Fracture toughness as a tool for design against fracture in structures.

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Mechanical Metallurgy by GE Dieter

Engg. Materials by MF Ashby
MML 445 ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, Why use adhesives? Historical prospective, applications, Consumptions, advantages / disadvantages.
Joint design, Surface preparation / Surface treatments, FEA, Dispensing methods, curing techniques.
Theories of Adhesion, mechanisms of adhesions, correlation of bond strength with joint design, mechanical behaviour of
adhesively bonded joints.
Types of adhesives, selection of adhesives, prototype testing, production scheduling, characteristics of adhesives
Testing of adhesives, NDT, Quality assurance, Failure investigations/analysis Environmental testing and Hazards
Case studies, Selection of adhesives for special surface properties, adhesives for composite structures, adhesives in bioapplications, Aerospace, defense, sports, construction applications etc.
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The mechanism of adhesion, Elsevier, A.V. Pocius

Handbook of adhesive technology, VCH publisher, A. Pizzy and K.L. Mittal.
MML 490 QUALITY CONTROL & SPECIFICATIONS(3-0-0) 3 credits

PROJECT PHASE I (2 credits)
MML453 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction -.concept and definition of composite materials limitations of conventional materials, classifications of composite
materials, scope and applications of composite materials.
Composite matrix and reinforcement, matrix materials like metallic, polymer ,ceramic glass, their structures and properties,
reinforcing materials like fibers (glass, carbon etc.) fabric, particles and whiskers and manufacturing methods, properties and
characteristics.
Manufacturing techniques of composites - Polymer matrix (normal layout, limitation, vacuum bagging, filament winding, resin
transfer, moulding, pultrusion etc), Metal matrix (chemical and physical vapour deposition, sintering melt.) and others.
Characterization of composites - structural, thermal, mechanical, physical, chemical and environmental.
Properties of composites - physical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and optical properties.
Applications and degradation of composites - automotive, aerospace; and others. Thermal and photo degradation.
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Friedrich K; Friction & Wear of Polymer Composites Vol. 1(Composite Materials Series); Elsevier, 1986.
Matthews F.L ; Composite Materials Engg. & Science; Chapman & Hall, 1996.
Composites-ASM Vol.I (10th Edition), ASM Internationals, 1995.
Holliday L.; Composite Materials; Elseveis Publishing Co.; 1966.
MMP 453 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (0-0-2) 1 credit

Experiments based on above syllabus are conducted. Like fiber volume fraction, mechanical thermal properties, microstructural
characterization etc.
MML481 DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR (3-0-0) 3 credits

Elastic and Plastic behaviour of Materials, Engineering Stress strain curve. flow curve, Important relations of flow curve.
Concept of stress and strain in two dimensions. Principal stresses, Mohrs circle, Yield Criteria.
Mechanistic models for elastic, plastic and time-dependant deformation, phenomenological description of plastic deformation in
metals slip, twinning, stacking faults etc. , strengthening mechanisms, deformation modes and mechanisms for polymeric and
ceramic materials.
Fatigue of engineering materials, S-N Curve, Characteristics of fatigue fracture, Evaluation of fatigue behavior, mechanical and
metallurgical aspects of fatigue life.
High temperature deformation of materials, creep, analysis of creep curve, structural changes during creep ,deformation
mechanism maps,
Fracture of materials, types, effect of notch, structure and temperature, concept of toughness and fracture toughness, preliminary
concept of LEFM and PYFM, strain energy release rate, stress intensity factors, Fracture toughness, design.
Toughening mechanisms in various materials.
Text Books:
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Mechanical Metallurgy by GE Dieter,

Mechanical Behavior of Materials by Dowling
MML 487 CONTINUOUS CASTING OF STEELS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, role of key technologies, primary and secondary cooling, heat transfer and control, mould operations, turbulance
control, segregation, mould fluxes, nozzle clogging, cracking of steels, electromagnetic stirring, tundish metallurgy, modern
trends.
References:
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W.R. Irving, Continuous casting of steel

A. Chatterjee and S. Govindrajan, Monograph on continuous casting
MSTS, Casting volume, 11th edition
MML486 FAILURE ANALYSIS (3-0-0) 3credits

Techniques of failure analysis
Stage of analysis, procedural sequence, collection of background data, classification of various failure needs, preparation of
questionnaire, review of mechanical testing methods used in failure analysis, review of NDT method and their application in
failure analysis
Classification of fatigue and fracture modes, fractography and preparation of samples for fractography.
Distortion failure - mechanism & types, stress systems related single load fracture of ductile and brittle material, stress verses
strength relations in metallic materials, residual stress in engineering components, ductile and brittle fractures, fatigue fractures.
Fundamentals of fracture mechanics; fracture and Fatigue. Factors affecting fracture mechanics, Linear elastic fracture
mechanics, Factors affecting fracture toughness , Fracture toughness testing ,Fracture mechanics approach to failure ,Numerical
in fracture mechanics and fatigue.
Casting / Welding related failures:
Effect of non-metallic inclusions, segregation and dissolved gas on mechanical properties,
Metallurgical failure in cast products and weldments ,Corrosion related failures.
Corrosion Failures : Life cycle of a metal ,Basic nature of corrosion; types of corrosion (Galvanic, Crevice corrosion, pitting,
stress corrosion etc.), Inter crystalline and transcrystalline corrosion in engineering components. Corrosion fatigue. Practical
examples and case studies.
Elevated temperature failures. Creep Mechanism ,Elevated temperature fatigue ,Thermal fatigue ,Metallurgical Instabilities.
Environmentally induced failures. Wear Related failure: Wear types, Contact stress fatigue prevention methods. Subsurface
origin and surface origin fatigue; Sub-case origin, cavitation fatigue.
Case Studies on : (Metallurgical aspects) Failure of Shaft, bearings etc ,Failure of Mechanical fasteners ,Failure in Pressure
vessels ,
Failure in Welded structure ,Failure of gears ,Advanced experimental techniques in failure analysis.
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Bob Ross; Investigating Mechanical Failures; Chapman & Hall (1 st Edition), 1995.
Wulpi D.J; Understanding How Components Fail; (2nd Edition), 1999.
Collins J.S.; Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design; A Wiley Interscience Publications, (2 nd Edition), 1993.
ASM; Failure Analysis; The British Engine Technical Reports, 1981.
Dieter, G.E.; Mechanical Metallurgy; McGraw Hill *Metric Edition), 1988.
MML 488 NANO MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction, Electronic and optical properties, Chemical properties, Mechanical properties, Thermal properties, Magnetic
properties.
Characterization techniques for nanomaterials.
Methods of synthesis, Consolidation of nanocrystalline materials.
Carbon based materials, Silicon based nanomaterials.
Existing and emerging applications of nanomaterials.
Safety Issues of nanomaterials
Text Books:
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Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials; Shihe Yang and Ping Shen, Taylor & Francis, 2000
Handbook of Nano structured Materials and Nano Technology, H. S. Nalwa, Vols 1-5, Academic Press(2000)
MML489 SURFACE ENGINEERING (3-0-0) 3 credits

General: Historical perspective and future trends. Scope and application of surface engineering. Classification of surface
engineering methods. Typical thickness and metallurgical structure produced by various surface engineering methods. Difference
between surface coating and surface treatment.
Surface: Substrate and pretreatment, role of surface cleanliness and surface finish. Type of contaminants and their sources.
Methods of surface cleaning; abrasive cleaning, chemical cleaning, chemical polishing, electrolytic cleaning, electrolytic
polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, etc. Criteria for selection of cleaning process. Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and
alloys.
Plating: Principles of Electroless and electro-plating. Setup for electro-plating. Baths for electroless plating, Baths for electroplating. Role of bath constituents. Structure of coating. Plating practices for electroplating of Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn, Sn, Cu-alloy, Snalloy, Ni-alloy, Cr-alloy, multi-layer alloy plating etc. Electroless plating of Ni, Cu and Au. Electroless plating of industrial
alloys
Hot-dip: Principle of hot- dip method. Structure of hot-dip coating. Batch process, its scope and limitations. Continuous process,
its scope and limitations. Coating Zn, Zn-Al and Sn by hot-dip method. Industrial practices. Pre- and post surface treatments.
Chemical conversion coatings: Phosphatizing, chromatizing, ceramic coatings/linings and anodizing. Baths and role of their
constituents.
Vacuum and atmosphere controlled coatings: Principle and equipments for coating methods like, Thermal spray coating,
Chemical vapour deposition (CVD), Plasma assisted CVD, Physical vapour deposition (PVD), sputter, arc deposition, diffusion
coatings and pulsed laser deposition.
Characterization: Characterization of coatings; thickness, micro-structure, mechanical properties, stress determination,
corrosion resistance, wear resistance
Industrial applications: Surface engineering of polymers, metals and alloys.
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Surface Engineering & Heat Treatment- Past, present and Future, Edited by P. H. Morton, Published by The Institute of
Metals, London, 1991
Electroplating and other surface treatments- A Practical Guide, CD Veghese, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi, 2003
ASM Handbook Volume 5- Surface Enginnering, Published by ASM International, 1995
MML 490 HIGH TEMPERATURE CORROSION (3-0-0) 3 credits

Introduction to high temperature corrosion & oxidation of Metals and Alloys, Thermodynamics & Ellingham diagram, vapour
species diagram, Isothermal stability diagram, Rate Laws, Kinetics and Mechanics, Wagners parabolic law of Oxidation,
Derivation and Limitations, Role of Diffusion and Defect structure of oxides in Oxidation, Multiple Scale Formation & Cracking,
Forms of Corrosion with Special Reference to External and Internal Oxidation. Stress Corrosion Cracking, Hydrogen
Embrittlement, Corrosion Fatigue, Liquid Metal Embrittlement, Hot Corrosion, Materials Selection and Design, Alteration of
Environment, Inhibition, Metallic and Ceramic Paints, Coatings, Special Treatment. High Temp. Materials: Superalloys,
Intermetallics, Ceramics.
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R. Aris - Mathematical Modelling Techniques, Pitman, London 1978.

Oxidation of Metals-by Kofstadt
High temperature oxidation of metals and alloys by N. Birks and Meir
Fundamentals of corrosion Scully
Riedel H. Fracture of high temp., Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1987.
J. M. West Basic Corrosion & Oxidation, 2nd Edition, Ellis Harwood Publication, 1986
ASM Metals H. B., Vol. 13, ASM international, Metals park, Ohio, 1986.

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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR 170 Credits System

Introduction to Materials Science &

IV Semester B. Tech. (MME)

V Semester B. Tech. (MME)

Metal Working Processes

VI Semester B. Tech. (MME)

Hydro & Electro Metallurgy

VII Semester B.Tech. (MME)

VIII Semester B.Tech. (MME)

MML210 ENGINEERING PHYSICAL METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Text / Reference Books :

Avner S.H.; Introduction to Physical Metallurgy

ENGINEERING PHYSICAL METALLURGY LAB (0-0-2)1 Credit

Specimen Preparation of Ferrous and Non - Ferrous Metals.

Numericals Based on Phase Diagrams.

MML224 TESTING OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Text / Reference Books :

George E.D.; Mechanical Metallurgy; McGraw Hill Publication, UK, 1988.

MMP224 TESTING OF MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 Credit

Hardness Testing on Rockwell Hardness Tester.

MML212 MINERAL DRESSING (3-0-0) 3 credits

MMP212 MINERAL DRESSING (0-0-2) 1 credit

To study the performance of Single Toggle Blake Jaw Crusher.

MAL205 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY THEORY (3-1-0) 4 credits

MML 213 POLYMERIC MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Text / Reference Books :

MMP 213 POLYMERIC MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

MML 215 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA (3-0-0) 3 credits

Text Books and Reference books:

MMP 215 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit

Numericals on basic principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.

MML 216 METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS & KINETICS (3-1-0) 4 credits

MML 218 CERAMICS MATERIALS (3-0-0) 6 credits

Modern ceramic engineering, Taylor and Francis, D.W. Richerson

MML214 THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF HEAT TREATMENT (3-0-0) 3 credits

ASM Hand Book.

MMP 214 THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF HEAT TREATMENT (0-0-2) 1 credit

MML 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS (3-0-0)3 credits

MML 221 FUELS & FURNACES (3-0-0)3 creditsSyllabus missing

MML 223 STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (3-0-0)3 credits

Text / Reference Books :

Dieter,G.E., Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill Book Company; Metric Edition,1988.

MMP371 METAL WORKING PROCESSES LAB. (0-0-2) 2 credits

MMP372 PRINCIPLES OF NON FERROUS EXTRACTION METALLURGY LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

MML 378 WEAR OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

MMP 378 WEAR OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

Study of various wear testing equipments.

PHL 305 ELECTRICAL & MAGNETIC MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

PHP 306 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LAB. (0-0-2) 1 credit

MML351 PROCESS OPTIMIZATION (3-0-0) 3 credits

MML 368 INDUSTRIAL METALLURGY (3-0-0) 3 credits

Principles of metal casting, McGraw-Hill, Hiene and Rosenthal.

MML576 BIOMATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

Biomaterials- Sujata Bhat

Physical Metallurgy of Stainless Steel- F.B Pickering

MML 388 CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3 credits

V. Alexeyev ; Qualitative Analysis; MIR Publishers, 1959

MMP 388 CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS LAB (0-0-2) 1 credit