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SEMESTER - I
DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

MALAVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR
Scheme/Specialization: B.Tech. (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
DETAILS OF THE COURSE:

Course Code Course Title Credits Lecture Tutorial Practical Studio
Introduction to
22MTT101 3 3 0 0 0
Engineering Materials
PREREQUISITES: Basic Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To acquire the knowledge of engineering materials from metals to polymers and ceramics and
about their engineering applications in detail.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Impart an understanding about different classes of materials.
CO2 Develop the knowledge of fundamental principles related to materials structure,
properties and applications.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following three
components;
S. No. Component Weightage

a) Weekly Submissions/assignments/Quizzes 20%
b) Mid- term examination 40%
c) End Semester Examination 40%
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Basic Introduction: History of materials, Atomic structure. Atomic bonding in solids:
bonding forces and energies, primary interatomic bonds, secondary bonding with examples of
metals, ceramics and polymers.
(No. of lectures - 4)
Unit II Structures of Materials: Crystal structure and Bravias lattice, Unit cell and Miller
indices, Crystal system, coordination number and packing fraction. Polymorphism and allotropy.
Crystallographic directions and planes. Crystalline materials: single crystals, polycrystalline
materials. Non- crystalline materials, Imperfection in solid (point defects, line defects, surface
defects and volume defects).Level of Structures: macrostructure, microstructure, substructure,
crystal structure, electronic structure, nuclear structure.
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Unit III Engineering Materials: Classification of engineering materials: ferrous alloys and
nonferrous alloys, ceramics (glasses, glass- ceramics, refractories, abrasives, traditional
ceramics, advanced ceramics), polymers, composites. Salient features of metals, ceramics, glass,
polymers, composites.
Unit IV Properties of Materials: Physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Physics of
thermal, electrical, optical and mechanical properties. Factors controlling these properties.
Unit V Materials with Specific Properties: Electrical conductors, Electrical resisters,
Magnetic materials, Structural materials, Nanomaterials. Refractory materials. Applications of
metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics and composites.
TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCE BOOKS (Title, Authors, Publisher & Year):
1. Introduction to Materials Science, William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch, John Wiley &
Sons; 8th Edition, 2010
2. Introduction to Materials Science, V. Raghvan, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited,
New Delhi, Sixth Edition, 2015
3. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Sidney H. Avner, McGraw Hill Education, New York;
2nd edition, 2017
4. Engineering Materials, A. K. Bhargava, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi, 2011
5. Engineering Materials – Properties and applications of Metal and Alloys, C. P. Sharma,
Prentice- Hall of India Pvt. Ltd; 1st edition, New Delhi, 2004
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
1. https://nptel.ac.in
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Course
Course Title Credits Lecture Tutorial Practical Studio
Code
Fuels, Furnaces &
22MTT102 4 3 1 0 0
Refractories
PREREQUISITE: Basic Science (10+2 level)
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge about different types of fuels,
furnaces, and refractories used in metallurgical industries
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Understand about various solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels and their importance in
CO1
metallurgical industries.
Differentiate different manufacturing process of various fuels having industrial
CO2
significance.
CO3 Analyze the use of stoichiometry for evaluating combustion performances.
CO4 Understand about refractories and metallurgical furnaces.
Understand different constructional and working principles of different types of
CO5
furnaces and refractories
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following
components.

a) Weekly submissions/assignments/Quiz 20%
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COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Fuels: Definition, their importance in human life (historical background).
Comparative study of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Primary and Secondary fuels.
Constitution, classification and grading of coal. Characterization of Coal: Proximate
analysis, Ultimate analysis, Calorific value. Coal washing. Coal blending and its importance
in metallurgical industries.
Unit II Carbonization of coal: Caking, Coking and Non- coking Coals. Metallurgical coke
preparation, Testing and properties of coke. Formed coke, Dry quenching of coke.
Manufacture, properties and uses of Producer gas and Water gas. Properties and uses of Blast
furnace gas and Coke oven gas.
Unit III Combustion Stoichiometry: Estimation of minimum amount of air required for a
fuel of known composition, theoretical and actual combustion processes - Air fuel ratio,
estimation of dry flue gases for known fuel composition, calculation of the composition of
fuel and excess air supplied from exhaust gas analysis.
Unit IV Furnaces: Definition and Classification of Furnaces, Major furnace components.
Furnace atmosphere. Natural, forced, induced, and balanced draft. Chimney height. Heat
losses in furnaces and minimization. Waste heat recovery. Flue gas cleaning systems. Various
types of heating elements and Electric Furnaces viz. Resistance, Arc, and Induction furnaces
Unit V Refractories: Desirable properties of refractories. Methods of classification. Modes
of failure of refractories in service and their prevention. Manufacturing methods and
properties of Fireclay, Silica, Magnesite, and Chrome- Refractories. Metallic Refractories.
Testing of Refractories. Applications of refractories in the metallurgical industries.

1. Fuels, furnaces and refractories, R. C. Gupta, 1st Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi,
2016.
2. Fuels, furnaces, refractories and pyrometry, A.V.K. Suryanarayana, 2nd edition, B.S.
Publication. 2015.
3. Elements of fuels, furnaces & refractories O.P. Gupta, 6th Edition, Khanna Publishers,
2014.
4. Elements of Refractory Technology, O.P. Gupta, 1st edition, Khanna Book Publishing Co.
Ltd., 2017.
5. Industrial Furnaces, W. Trinks, M.H. Mawhinney, R.A. Shannon, R.J. Reed, and J.R.
Garvey, 6th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2003.
6. Fuels, furnaces and refractories, J. D. Gilchrist, Pergamon Press, 1977.
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SEMESTER - II
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Introduction to
22MTT103 4 3 1 0 0
Physical Metallurgy
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Engineering Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 The course seeks to engage students in critical thinking and understanding regarding the
field of physical metallurgy.
 Students will be able to have a critical awareness of how these principles relate to current
issues in exploiting structural alloys in engineering applications.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the role of crystal structures in material properties.
CO2 Evaluate critically the relevance of phase diagrams, isothermal transformation diagrams
to understand real alloys and their microstructure.
CO3 Extend their know- how in areas such as compositions, microstructures, and various
technical metals properties.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components;
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Introduction, atomic structure of materials, crystal systems, crystal
planes and directions, atomic packing efficiency, voids in common crystal systems, BCC,
FCC, HCP structures.
Unit II Defects in crystals: Types of defects, point defects, line defects- dislocations, partial
dislocation, surface defects- stacking fault, volume defects.
(No. of lectures: 4)
Unit III Principles of solidification: Nucleation & growth kinetics, homogeneous &
heterogeneous nucleation, diffusion in solids, solidification of metal in ingot mould,
directional solidification, dendrite growth, types of segregation, porosity, coring and
homogenization.
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Unit IV Principles of alloys formation: Concepts of alloy system and explanation of terms
like system, component, phase, degree of freedom, constituents of an alloy, phase rule, phase-
equilibrium, lever rule, concept of free energy, entropy, surface energy (grain boundary), free
energy of mixing. Primary and intermediate phases and their formation, solid solution,
Hume-Rothery rules, electron compounds, normal valency compounds, interstitial
compounds, intermetallic compounds.
Unit V Phase Diagrams: Equilibrium diagrams and their classification based on solubility
of components in liquid and solid states, cooling curves, concept of super cooling,
morphology and distribution of phases, effect of non- equilibrium cooling on morphology.
Binary phase diagrams: Isomorphous, Eutectic, Peritectic, Eutectoid, Peritectoid, Monotectic
and Monotectoid system, common binary systems viz. Cu- Ni, Cu- Zn, Cu- Sn, Al- Cu, Al- Si,
Pb-Sn, congruent melting phases, ternary phase diagrams, experimental determination of
phase diagrams.
Unit VI Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams: Allotropic changes, order disorder transformations,
construction of iron cementite and iron- graphite phase diagrams, critical temperatures and
invariant reactions, microstructure and properties of different alloys (both steels and cast
irons).

1. Physical Metallurgy Principles, Reed- Hill, Robert E., Reza Abbaschian, and Lara
Abbaschian. 4th Ed. Cengage Learning, 2009.
2. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Sidney H. Avner, McGraw Hill Education (India)
Private Limited, 2017.
3. Materials Science and Engineering (5th Edition), V. Raghavan, Prentice- Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., 2004.
4. Callister's Materials Science and Engineering, W.D. Callister, Wiley Inida (P) Ltd., 2007.
5. The Science and Engineering of Materials, Donald. R. Askeland & Pradeep Phulé,
Cengage Learning, 2006.
6. Engineering Physical Metallurgy, Y Lakhtin, Mir Publishers Moscow, 2009.
7. Physical Metallurgy, 2nd Edition, Willam F. Hosford, Taylor & Francis, 2015
8. Physical Metallurgy, Vijendra Singh, Standard Publishers, 2020.
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22MTT104 Mineral Processing 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Course: (10+2) Science
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To familiarize the students with different mineral dressing processes, practices and
equipment.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different types of comminution operations.
CO2 Distinguish the importance of sizing and classification.
CO3 Understand various types of concentration methods.
CO4 Analyze different ways of separating solids from fluids.
CO5 Understand different coal washing methods.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following four
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Importance of mineral processing, Comminution and liberation, Jaw crushers,
Gyratory crushers, Cone crushers, Roll crushers, Ball Mill, Rod mill, Tube mill, Sizing and
classification: Laboratory methods of sizing and interpretation, Industrial screening.
Unit II: Laws of settling of solids in fluids, Type of classifiers, Gravity concentration by
Wilfley table, Spiral shaking tables, Jigging, Heavy media separation, Froth flotation,
function of various reagents. Filtration. Electromagnetic, Electrostatic, Amalgamation
techniques of concentration, Separation of solids from fluids: dewatering, thickening,
filtration, dust elimination, drying.
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Unit III: Coal washing: Washability curves, cleaning of coal by gravity concentration and
flotation methods.
Unit IV: Recent advances and practices of mineral processing used in industries.

1. A.M. Gaudin, Principles of Mineral processing, McGraw- Hill Inc., US, 1939.
2. S.K. Jain, Mineral Processing, CBS, 2nd Edition, 2001.
3. Wills' Mineral Processing Technology seventh edition, Barry A. Wills, Willey, 2006.
OTHER REFERENCES:
1. Recent journal papers
2. Expert lecture from industry persons
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SEMESTER III
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Course
Code
Introduction to
22MTT203 4 3 1 0 0
Extractive Metallurgy
PREREQUISITE: Mineral Processing

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide basic understanding about different extraction routes of primary metal
productions especially nonferrous metals from their resources. To provide basic
knowledge about individual processes involved in different stages of extraction.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different extraction routes for metal production.
CO2 Infer thermodynamics and kinetics involved in different extraction routes.
CO3 Classify different refining process of metals keeping in view of cost effectiveness.
CO4 Identify different lean metals and alloys *produced by using electro winning & electro
refining processes.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.
d) Weekly submissions/assignments/Quiz 20%
e) Mid- term examination 40%
f) End Semester Examination 40%
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I The sources of metals, Minerals and Ores, Primary metal production plants in India
especially nonferrous metals like Al, Cu, Zn and Pb, Unit Processes and Unit Operations,
Features of Metal Extraction, Simplified flow sheets for the production of Al, Cu, Zn and Pb.
Material Balances in Metallurgical Processes.
Unit II Unit processes in pyrometallurgy - Calcinations, Roasting, Agglomeration
(Pelletizing and sintering), Reduction smelting, Matte smelting, Converting, Distillation,
Importance of Ellingham diagrams in metal extraction by pyrometallurgy, Refining with
suitable examples.
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Unit III: Hydrometallurgical processes: Principles and types of leaching, Purification of

leach liquor, Solvent extraction and ion exchange process, Techniques of metal recovery
from aqueous phase and their applications. Hydrometallurgy for extraction of metals like cu,
Zn, Pb.
Unit IV: Unit Processes in Electrometallurgy: aqueous and fused salts, electrochemistry
of Aqueous solutions, Cell types and Potentials, Electro- winning and Electro- refining in
reference to nonferrous metals like Al, Cu, Zn and Pb, Current and Energy efficiency &
problems related to this.
Unit V: Recent advances and practices for metal extraction in Industry.

1. Extraction of nonferrous Metals by H.S. Ray, R. Sridhar and K.P. Abraham, Affiliated
East West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi & 2007.
2. Principles of Extractive metallurgy by Terkel Rosenqvist, McGraw Hill, New York &
1983
3. Extractive metallurgy 2nd Edition by J.D. Gilchrist, Oxford; New York: Pergamon Press &
1980.
4. Principles of extractive metallurgy by H.S. Ray and A. Ghosh, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New
Delhi & 1991.
5. Principles of Extractive Metallurgy, Vol.1 by F. Habashi, Gordon and Breach, New York
& 1969.
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Course
Code
Electrometallurgy &
22MTT201 4 3 1 0 0
Corrosion
PREREQUISITE: Thermodynamics of Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 This basic course defines the concepts and introduces the thermodynamic and
electrochemical aspects of corrosion.
 This course deals with the knowledge on the corrosion mechanism and corrosion
testing methods about different forms of corrosion for advanced engineering
materials.
 Students will get an idea about how corrosion can be controlled during the design
process through construction, as well as process parameters, dissimilar metals,
crevices.
 To provide various examples and case studies as to how and when to use the control
corrosion methods of design, material selection, modification of environment,
protective coatings, and cathodic and anodic protection methods.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand about the mechanisms and causes of different forms of corrosion.
CO2 Understand about corrosion of materials and its prevention techniques & propose
materials with better corrosion resistance in specific environments.
CO3 Understand the impact of composition, type of material and its microstructure on
corrosion.
CO4 Sketch new inhibitors and coating materials which can sustain in adverse conditions
by eliminating/reducing corrosion in particular condition.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

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COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Basics of corrosion: Thermodynamics and electrochemical aspects of corrosion;
Faradays’ laws of electrolysis, EMF and galvanic series, Evans diagram, Pourbaix diagram
and its importance to metals like aluminium, iron and magnesium.
Unit II Kinetics of Corrosion: Rate of carrion, Exchange current density, Polarization,

kinetics of polarization, limiting current tendency; Tafel’s equation, passivity- theory &
applications. Mixed potential theory, Electro- deposition: Classification and mechanism of
electro- deposition processes.
Unit III Forms of Corrosion: Uniform, Galvanic, Crevice, Pitting, intergranular, Stress
corrosion cracking, Corrosion fatigue, Hydrogen embrittlement, Dealloying, Cavitation, and
high temperature oxidation - only description, causes and remedial measures.
Unit IV Corrosion prevention: prevention and control by various methods- change of

metal composition, design improvement, inhibitors, coatings and electrochemical methods of
protection – anodic (anodizing) and cathodic protection.
Unit V Corrosion in Industries: Relevant case studies.

1. Corrosion Engineering, 2nd edition, Fontana, M.G., Greene, N.D., McGraw- Hill, USA &
1983
2. An introduction to metallic corrosion and its prevention by Raj Narayan, Mohan Primlani
for Oxford & IBH Publishing Company & 1983.
3. Fundamentals of corrosion: mechanisms, causes, and preventative methods, Philip A.
Schweitzer, CRC Press & 2010
4. Corrosion and corrosion control: An introduction to Corrosion science and engineering
(4th ed.), H. H. Uhlig and R. W. Revie, John Wiley & Sons & 2008.
5. Principles of Corrosion Engineering and Corrosion Control, Zaki Ahmad, Elsevier
Science & Technology Books & 2006.
ONLINE RESOURCES:
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Course
Code
Mechanical Behaviour
22MTT204 4 3 1 0 0
and Testing of Metals
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences (10+2 level), Introduction to Engineering Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide background on the mechanical properties of materials, mechanisms of
deformation, failure mechanisms and mechanical property correlation with microstructure
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Identify materials with improved mechanical properties
CO2 Identify failure mechanisms in materials for engineering applications
CO3 Measure important mechanical properties and correlate with the microstructure
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Continuum Theory of Deformation: Stress and strain tensor, Generalized Hooke’s
Law, Yield Criteria
Unit II Lattice Defects: Vacancies and interstitials, dislocations: Edge and Screw, stress
fields around edge and screw dislocations, strain energy of dislocations, force on dislocation,
dislocation- dislocation interaction.
Unit III Plastic Deformation: Slip by dislocation movement, Critical Resolved Shear
stress, cross- slip and climb, Twinning, Grain boundary sliding, Tensile Testing, Tensile
properties, Tensile Testing Machines, Factors affecting tensile properties. Torsion testing,
strengthening mechanisms.
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Unit IV Hardness Testing: Various hardness tests, advantages and limitations of various
hardness tests, Microhardness testing. Impact testing, various impact tests and their relative
merits and demerits. Ductile - brittle transition behavior and its significance.
Unit V Fracture: Griffith theory of fracture, Modes of fracture, Fracture toughness, Brittle
and ductile fracture, Fracture characterization and failure analysis.
Unit VI Fatigue and Creep: Introduction to fatigue, S- N Curve, mechanisms of fatigue in
metals, Factors affecting fatigue, Creep, Creep mechanisms, Factors affecting creep

1. Dislocations and Mechanical Behavior of Materials, M. N. Shetty, Prentice Hall India
Learning Private Limited, 2013
2. Mechanical Behavior of Materials, T. H Courtney, 2nd Edition, Waveland Press Inc., 2005
3. Mechanical Metallurgy, G. E. Dieter, 3rd Edition, McGraw- Hill Book Company, 2017
4. Mechanical Behavior and Testing of Materials, A. K. Bhargava and C. P. Sharma, PHI
Learning (P) Ltd., 2011.
5. ASM Handbook, Mechanical Testing and Evaluation, Volume 8, 2000.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Metallurgical
22MTT205 4 3 1 0 0
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
PREREQUISITES: Basic Sciences, Introduction to physical metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide the fundamental principles of materials thermodynamics
 To train them to explain and apply the laws of thermodynamics on metallurgical reactions.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the role of thermodynamics laws on metallurgical reactions
CO2 Analyze the systems from the viewpoint of heat, work, enthalpy, free energy and entropy
CO3 Apply the laws of thermodynamics in metallurgical engineering applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Thermodynamic state and state variables, intrinsic and extrinsic properties, isothermal
and adiabatic expansion of a perfect gas, Carnot’s Engine
(No of Lecture - 3)
Unit II: Laws of thermodynamics: Zeroth and First law of thermodynamics, Hess’s law,
Kirchhoff’s law.
(No of Lecture - 3)
Unit III: Second law of thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible processes. Criterion
for equilibrium. Entropy, its statistical nature and its role on equilibrium, variation in entropy
with temperature, Helmholtz and Gibbs free energy.
(No of Lecture - 5)
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Unit IV: Gibbs Helmholtz equation, Maxwell equations, Third law of thermodynamics,
Phase equilibrium and phase transformation in Metals under high pressures, Clausius-
Clapeyron equation
(No of Lectures: 7)
Unit V: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous equlibria, fugacity, activity, Equilibrium
constant, Free energy- temperature diagrams (Ellingham diagrams) for the formation of
oxides, sulphides, and chlorides and their applications
(No of Lectures: 8)
Unit VI: Partial molar properties, Chemical potential, Gibbs – Duhem equation,
Thermodynamics of solutions: Ideal and non- ideal solutions, Regular solutions, Principles
of activity determination, Raoult’s law, Henry’s law and Sieverts law, Thermodynamics of
electrochemical cells.
(No of Lectures: 9)
Unit VII: Kinetics: Order of reaction and molecularity. Arrhenius Equation. Theories of
reaction kinetics, Collision theory and theory of absolute reaction rate
(No of Lectures: 5)

1. Problems in Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics, G. S. Upadhyay and R.K.
Dube, Pergamon, 1st Edition, 1977
2. Principles of Metallurgical Thermodynamics, S.K. Bose and S.K.Roy, Universities Press
India Pvt. Ltd 2014
3. Introduction of Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Gaskell, Taylor & Francis Inc; 2nd edition
1981
4. Physical Chemistry of Metals, Darken and Gurry, CBS; 1st edition, 2002
5. Principles of Extractive Metallurgy, Rosenquvist, Tapir Academic Press, 2004
6. Chemical and Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Vol. I, M. L. Kapoor, McGraw Hill
Education; Fifth edition, 2017
ONLINE RESOURCES
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22MTT202 Foundry Technology 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide the students with the knowledge of foundry material, equipment and processes.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Familiarize different pattern and mold materials used in foundry industries.
CO2 Understand different molding and allied processes.
CO3 Analyze the solidification of metals.
CO4 Understand different furnaces used in foundry industries.
CO5 Understand casting defects, their causes, remedies and quality control in foundry.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Introduction to foundry practice as a process of manufacturing, Patterns: Functions,
classification, materials, allowances and design considerations. Molding materials: Types of
molding sand and their characteristics, Ingredients of molding sand, Special additives,
Binders: their effect on the properties of molding sand, Parting and facing materials, Core
sand, Cores and their types.
Unit II: Molding/Casting processes: Sand mold casting (Green, dry, floor, pit, cement
bonded core sand), Shell molding, CO2 mold casting, Investment casting, Shell casting,
Ceramic mold casting, Plaster mold casting, Permanent mold casting: centrifugal casting,
gravity die- casting and pressure die casting, Gating and risering: basic requirements of
gating and feeding system, design of gating system, types of gates, design of feeders, Use of
exothermic compounds, exothermic sleeves, chills and padding.
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Unit III: Solidification of castings: nucleation and growth phenomena, Metal mold vs. sand
mold, pure metal vs. alloy, Effect of grain refiner, Melting furnaces: selection of remelting
furnace, Cast iron foundry practice, Cupola melting practice, Production of SG and cast iron,
Remelting practice for ferrous and nonferrous alloys.
Unit IV: Casting defects: causes and remedies, Quality control in foundry, Sand
reclamation, Recent practices in foundry industries.

1. R.W. Heine, C.R. Loper, P.C. Rosenthal, Principles of Metal Casting, Tata McGraw Hill
Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd edition, 2017.
2. P.L. Jain, Principles of foundry Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
3. P.L. Jain, Tool Engineering for Metal Casting Processes, Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2015.
4. H.F. Taylor, M.C. Flemings, J. Wulf, Foundry Engineering, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New
Delhi,1962
5. D. Kumar & S.K.Jain, Foundry Technology, CBS, Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
6. P.C. Mukherjee, Fundamentals of Metal Casting Technology, Oxford& 1BH Pub. Co. Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 1988.
7. ASM metal handbook, Vol. 15, 2008.
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Course
Code
Testing of Materials
22MTP209 1 0 0 2 0
Lab
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences (10+2 level), Introduction to engineering materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering in calculating the
mechanical properties of structural materials.
 Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering.
 Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in the areas of material
testing.
 Evaluation of mechanical properties of structural materials.
 Interpretation of test results.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Acquire experimentation skills in the field of material testing.
CO2 Develop theoretical understanding of the mechanical properties of materials by
performing experiments.
CO3 Apply the knowledge to analyze a material failure and determine the failure inducing
agent/s.
CO4 Apply the knowledge of testing methods in related areas.
CO5 Understand how to improve structure/behaviour of materials for various industrial
applications.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

a) Mid- term examination 20%
b) End Semester Examination 20%
Continuous evaluation (Laboratory performance, 60%
c)
record submission etc.)
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Principles of hardness testing comparison of different hardness techniques - Brinell,
Rockwell and Vickers’s Hardness tests on untreated and heat- treated specimens.
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2. Determination of the tensile properties of different class of materials - steel, aluminum and
cast iron specimen
3. Impact testing of materials - Izod and Charpy Tests on Mild steel and C.I Specimen.
4. To study the wear characteristics and calculate wear loss of ferrous and nonferrous
materials under different parameters (demonstration)
5. Formability test – Erichsen cupping test
6. Study on Creep testing of materials
7. Study on Fatigue testing

1. Testing of materials laboratory manual
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Course
Code
Foundry Technology
22MTP206 1 0 0 2 0
Lab
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide the students with the practical knowledge of sand testing and casting under
different conditions.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Acquire practical knowledge on determining molding sand ingredients and properties.
CO2 Acquire practical knowledge on determining the properties of resin coated sand.
CO3 Acquire practical knowledge on the effect of cover flux, degasifier and grain refiner
on the microstructure and properties of aluminium casting.
CO4 Acquire practical knowledge on the effect of metal mold and sand mold on
microstructure and properties of aluminium casting.
CO5 Acquire practical knowledge on the process of investment casting.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

c)
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. To study the effect of moisture content and clay content on permeability, green
compressive strength and green hardness of a green mold.
2. To study the effect of moisture content and clay content on the shatter index of a
green mold.
3. To determine the grain fineness number of a given natural sand using sieve analysis.
4. To determine the moisture content and clay content of a given molding sand.
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5. To determine the tensile strength of a given resin coated sand in hot condition as well
as in cold condition.
6. To determine the amount and the rate of gas evolution and melting point of a given
resin coated sand.
7. To perform melting and casting of aluminium using cover flux and degasifier.
8. To study the effect of grain refiner on the microstructure of cast aluminium.
9. To study the effect of sand mold and metal mold on the cast structure of aluminium.
10. To prepare a metal object through Investment casting.
11. To prepare a metal object through centrifugal casting and to study its microstructure
12. To perform fluidity test of a molten metal.

1. Foundry technology laboratory manual
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22MTP208 Mineral processing lab 1 0 0 2 0
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Mineral Processing
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To familiarize the students with different mineral dressing processes and equipment.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Distinguish different types of crushers.
CO2 Contrast on sizing and classification.
CO3 Analyse various types of concentration methods.
CO4 Analyze different ways of separating solids from fluids.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

c)
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. Study of various minerals and ores.
2. To study the construction and operation of Blake type jaw crusher, and to find its reduction
ratio and production capacity.
3. To study the construction and operation of roll crusher and to find out its reduction ratio,
angle of nip and production capacity.
4. To study the construction and operation of disc pulverizer and to find the grindability index
of given feed.
5. To study the construction and operation of ball mill and find the grindability index of
the given feed.
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6. To study the construction and operation of rod mill and find the grindability index of
the given feed.
7. To study the single deck and double deck vibrating screens and to find screen efficiency.
8. To find the percentage of iron scrap present in a given feed using magnetic separator.
9. To study the construction and operation of froth floatation cell.
10. To study the construction and operation of mineral jig.
11. To study the construction and operation of pneumatic classifier.
12. To study the construction and operation of spiral classifier.
13. To study the construction and operation of Wilfley table, Richard hindered settling
classifier and thickener.
14. To study the process of flocculation.

1. Mineral processing laboratory manual
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Course
Code
Fuel, Furnaces and
22MTP207 1 0 0 2 0
Refractories Lab
PREREQUISITE: Basics of fuel, furnaces and refractories
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge about characterization and testing
of fuels, furnaces, and refractories used in various metallurgical industries.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Analyze the estimation of various properties of fuels and oils.

CO2 Understand the working principles thermocouples and their calibration.
CO3 Compare different heating elements used in industrial furnaces.
CO4 Understand constructional and working principles of different types of furnaces.
CO5 Understand the method of making and testing the refractory products.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The Course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following four
components.

c)
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. To determine the viscosity of the given fuel oil by using the Redwood and Engler’s
viscometer.
2. To determine the flash point and fire point of the given fuel oil using the Abel, Pensky-
Martan, and Cleveland’s apparatus.
3. To determine the proximate analysis of the given coal sample.
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4. To determine the Sulphur content of the given coal sample.
5. To determine the calorific value of the given fuel using the Bomb’s calorimeter.
6. To study about different thermocouples and their calibration.
7. To study about various heating elements including measure of resistance.
8. To study the variation of resistance with respect to temperature in Kanthal / Nichrome

wire
9. To study about various parts of furnaces (Muffle, Induction, and Raising Hearth furnace)
10. To determine the packing density of refractory raw materials.
11. To study of effect of composition, forming pressure & firing temperature on some
properties of refractory bodies.
12. To determine the spalling resistance (Thermal Resistance Shock Test) of refractory
bodies.
1. Elements of fuels, furnaces & refractories O.P. Gupta, 6th edition, Khanna Publishers,
2014.
2. Fuels, furnaces and refractories, R. C. Gupta, 1st edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi,
2016.
3. Industrial Furnaces, 6th Edition, W. Trinks, M. H. Mawhinney, R. A. Shannon, R. J.
Reed, J. R. Garvey, Willey, 2003.
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Course
Code
Mechanical Working of
22MTT212 4 3 1 0 0
Metals
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences (10+2 level), Mechanical behavior and testing of metals
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide background on the manufacturing techniques used in metal industries for
forming and processing operations.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand basic manufacturing techniques
CO2 Identify microstructural evolution and property improvements during processing
CO3 Understand the mechanics (forces, strain etc.) during processing
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Types of casting, Structure of casting and ingots, Thermodynamics of
solidification, Constitutional undercooking, dendritic growth, Heat transfer, Introduction to
mechanical working, Principles of mechanical working, classification of working processes.
Unit II Forging: Classification of forging operations, Metallurgical variables associated with
forging, Forging equipments and Forging defects.
Unit III Rolling: Forces and geometrical relationship in rolling, classification of rolling mill,
Terminology in rolling, variables in rolling, Roll bite conditions. Roll pass design, types of
passes, rolling of blooms, billets, slabs, rods, rails, sheets and structural sections. Rolling
defects, microstructural changes.
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Unit IV Extrusion: Classification of extrusion processes, Variables in extrusion, Flow of

metal during extrusion, Extrusion equipment, Hydrostatic extrusion, Defects in extrusion.
Microstructural changes.
Unit V Drawing and Forming: Mechanism of drawing, Variables in wiredrawing, Defects
in rod and wire products Sheet Metal forming: Classification of forming operations, Forming
limit curve, Defects informed products.
Unit VI Advanced Working Processes: Manufacturing of seamless and welded tubes, rail
road wheels and tyres, High energy rate forming, Severe plastic deformation techniques like
Friction stir processing, Equal channel angular extrusion, High Pressure Torsion,
Accumulative Roll Bonding.

1. Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Serope Kalpakjian & Steven R. Schmid,
Pearson Education, 2018
2. Manufacturing Science, A. Ghosh & A.K. Mallik, East- west press Pvt. Ltd, 2010
3. Mechanical Metallurgy, G. E. Dieter, McGraw- Hill Book Company, 2017
4. Manufacturing Technology, P.N. Rao, McGraw Hill Education, 2018
5. Metal Forming: Processes and Analysis, Betzalel Avitzur, McGraw-Hill Inc., US, 1968
6. Handbook of Metal-forming Processes, Betzalel Avitzur, Wiley, 1983.
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22MTT211 Iron Making 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Engineering Materials & Physical metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop an in- depth understanding of the iron making process.
 To familiarize the students with BF operations and they will learn how to improve the
quality of hot metal.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the physicochemical principles involved in iron making.
CO2 Understand the concepts of various modern blast furnace operations.
CO3 Relate the practical aspect of agglomeration process.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Historical prospects: History of iron making; General overview of iron making
across the world; Distribution of iron ores in India; Beneficiation of Indian iron ores.
Unit II Burden preparation: Importance of burden distribution on the performance of blast
furnace Agglomeration of iron ores: Sintering and pelletizing, types of sinter, mechanism of
bonding in sintering and pelletizing, Testing of burden materials used in BF.
Unit III Blast furnace overview: Design of furnace, different zones, blast furnace
refractories, bell- less charging system; Regenerative principles of blast heating- Cowper
stoves.
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Unit IV Physicochemical processes in blast furnace: blast furnace reactions; physical

chemistry of reduction of iron oxide within blast furnace; Reaction in stack, bosh and hearth;
indirect and direct reduction in iron making. Slag- metal equilibrium within blast furnace, de-
sulphurisation, de-siliconisation.
Unit V Modern trend in the BF: Oxygen enrichment and humidification of air blast- its
importance in blast furnace performance; Injection of fuel through tuyers and its impact on
blast furnace efficiency; Effect of high top pressure on furnace performance; Preheating of air
blast in iron production.
Unit VI Blast furnace irregularities: hanging, scaffolding etc., remedial measures to
Control of blast furnace operation. Modeling and simulation as tool to improve the
performance of blast furnace. Modern iron making practices. Plant practice for green iron
making processes.

1. Iron Making and Steelmaking: Theory and Practice, Ghosh, and A. Chatterjee, PHI
Learning (P) Ltd., 2008.
2. Introduction to Physical chemistry of iron and steel making, R. G. Ward, ELBS, 1962.
3. Physical Chemistry of Iron & Steel Manufacturer, Bodsworth C., CBS Publishers, 2014.
4. Principles of blast furnace Iron Making, A. K. Biswas, SBA Pub., Kolkata, 1984.
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22MTT214 Phase Transformations 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Basic understanding of thermodynamics
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To make the students understand the significance of phase transformation and diffusion.
 To familiarize the students with different kind of phase transformations, commonly seen
in alloys systems.
 To understand the basic correlation of thermodynamics and kinetics of phase
transformation.
 To impart knowledge on dependence of properties on phase transformation.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the phase transformation in different alloy systems and their
microstructure.
CO2 Understand fundamental knowledge about the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase
transformation.
CO3 Compare the phase transformation of steels, aluminium etc. which are the most
commercially exploitable materials for our society.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Classification of phase transformations, Concept of Equilibrium.
Thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformation: Free energy of elemental crystal and
solid solutions. Nature of inter- phase interfaces and their energies. Theory of nucleation,
homogeneous and heterogeneous. Strain energy effect. Diffusion in solids: Steady state
diffusion, non‐steady state diffusion, solution of Fick’s second law.
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Unit II Grain Growth: Theory of thermally activated growth, interface- controlled growth
(polymorphic and massive), diffusion- controlled growth (one and three dimensional),
coupled growth (eutectoid and discontinuous precipitation). Overall transformation kinetics
Empirical equations, Johnson-Mehl and Avrami models. Isothermal Transformation
diagrams.
Unit III Liquid‐solid transformation: Nucleation, homogeneous and heterogeneous,
growth continuous and lateral, interface stability, alloy solidification cellular and dendritic,
eutectic, off‐eutectic, peritectic solidification, welding, casting and rapid solidification.
Unit IV Solid state transformation: Classification, nucleation and growth ‐ homogeneous
and heterogeneous mechanism, precipitate growth under different conditions, age hardening,
spinodal decomposition, precipitate coarsening, transformation with short range diffusion,
moving boundary transformations recrystallization, grain growth, eutectoid transformation,
discontinuous reactions.
Unit V Diffusive transformation: Factors influencing pearlitic transformation, mechanism
of transformation, nucleation and growth, orientation relationship, degenerate pearlite.
Bainite mechanism of transformation, nucleation and growth, orientation relationships,
surface relief, classical and non‐classical morphology, effect of alloying elements.
Unit VI Non‐diffusive transformation: Martensitic transformation, thermodynamics and
kinetics, nucleation and growth, morphology, crystallography, stabilization, strengthening
mechanisms, nonferrous martensite, shape memory effect/alloys.
TEXT BOOKS (Title, Authors, Publisher & Year):

1. Solid State Phase transformation: V. Raghavan, Prentice Hall India, 1987.
2. Phase Transformation in Metals and Alloys, D.A. Porter and K. Easterling, 3rd Ed., CRC
Press, 2009.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Physical Metallurgy Principles, Robert E. Reed- Hill, Affiliated East- West Press, 2008.
2. Physical Metallurgy, Vijender Singh, Standard Publishers Distributors, 2010.
3. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Sidney H. Avner, Tata McGraw- Hill, 2004.
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NDT and
22MTT213 3 3 0 0 0
Evaluation
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Engineering Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the concept of non- destructive testing among the students and teach them
the working principles.
 To make awareness on how NDT techniques shall be applied for inspecting materials in
accordance with industry specifications and standards.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Identify appropriate NDT techniques as per requirement.

Understand various process parameters and control the NDT process for the desired
CO2
output parameters.
Identify the internal flaws in the material by NDT and take measures to eliminate
CO3
them.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Need for inspection, types of inspection system, quality of inspection, reliability of
defect detection and benefits of NDT examination.
Unit II Visual Inspection: Basic principles, physical aids used for visual inspection and
applications. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: Physical principles, procedures of testing,
penetrant testing materials, penetrant testing methods, applications and limitations.
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Unit III Magnetic Particle Testing: Principle of MPT, Magnetization techniques,

procedure used for testing a component, equipment used for MPT, sensitivity, precautions,
limitations, residual magnetism, need for demagnetization.
Unit IV Eddy current testing: Basic principles, techniques used for ECT, Applications and
limitations. Radiography: Basic principles, electromagnetic radiation sources, effect of
radiation in film, radiographic imaging, inspection techniques, applications and limitations.
Unit V Ultrasonic Testing: Basic principles of sound beam, ultrasonic transducers, type of
display, inspection methods A, B and C scanning modes, identification of defects, immersion
testing, applications and limitations.
Unit VI Acoustic Emission Testing (AET): Principles, technique, Instrumentation and
applications. Miscellaneous tests. Reliability in NDT, statistical methods for quality control.
Leak testing: Basic principles and application. In situ metallographic examination, sulphur
printing.

1. Testing of metallic materials, A.V.K. Suryanarayana, 2nd edition, BSP Books Private
Limited, 2018.
2. Non- destructive test and evaluation of materials, J. Prasad, and C.G.K. Nair, 2nd edition,
Tata McGraw- Hill Education, 2011.
3. Practical non- destructive testing, B. Raj, T. Jayakumar, and M. Thavasimuthu, 3rd
edition, Alpha Science International Limited, 2007.
4. Non-destructive evaluation: Theory, techniques, and applications, P.J. Shull, 1st Edition,
CRC Press, 2002.
5. Non- destructive examination and quality control, 9th edition, ASM International, Vol.17,
1989.
6. Treatise on non- destructive testing and evaluation, T. Rangachari, J. Prasad and B.N.S.
Murthy, Navbharath Enterprises, Vol.3, 1983.
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Course
Code
Basics of Transport
22MTT210 4 3 1 0 0
Phenomena
PREREQUISITE: Thermodynamics of Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide to the student a sufficient background and understanding about the
fundamental phenomena, governing equations and assumptions used in the analysis of
transport processes.
 To make aware of the core scientific connections and will be encouraged to solve
problems based on relevant analogies.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understanding about three fundamental transport processes, momentum, heat and mass,
including conservation and constitutive equations.
CO2 Understand the knowledge about a non- steady- state physical process related to a given
conduction or diffusion equation with corresponding initial and boundary conditions.
CO3 Understand the theoretical basis of convective heat- transfer and mass- transfer.
CO4 Analyse the analogies between momentum, heat, and mass transfer to interrelate rate
constants.
CO5 Solve coupled heat, mass and momentum transfer problems based on analogy.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Fluid Behaviour: Newton’s Law of viscosity, Momentum flux, Generalization of
Newton’s Law of viscosity, Pressure and temperature dependence of viscosity, shell balance,
Differential mass balance (Continuity equation), Differential momentum balance (Equation
of Motion), Navier-Stokes equation and its applications, solutions of momentum transfer
problems in different geometries, flow past plane surfaces and through pipes, Overall Mass
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balance and overall momentum balance. Euler’s equations and its integration to obtain
Bernoulli’s equation (Energy Equation).
Unit II Heat Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, Thermal property of matter, Heat conduction
equation and its application, Boundary conditions, concept of heat transfer coefficient, 1D
steady state conduction, Forced and free convection, Heat transfer coefficient relations for
forced convection Thermal conduction with internal heat sources, Heat transfer under change
of phase, Transient conduction - lumped capacitance, Boundary Layer concepts.
Unit III Radiation: Aspects of radiative heat transfer, Black body radiation, Stefan-
Boltzmann Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, Concept of Gray body, Heat transfer between finite
surfaces by radiation and view factor.
Unit IV Mass transfer: Diffusion and convective mass transfer, General differential
equation for convective mass transfer, concept of mass transfer coefficient. Dimensional
analysis: Buckingham Pi theorem, Significance of dimensionless numbers. Mathematical
treatment of the similarities between heat, mass and momentum transfer.

1. Transport Phenomena 2nd Edition by Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.,
2018.
2. Rate Processes in Metallurgy by A.K. Mohan, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2012
3. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer Sixth Edition by Incropera, Wiley, 2007
4. Heat and Mass Transfer by R.C. Patel, Acharya Book Depot., 1964
5. Transport phenomena in materials processing by D.R. Poirier and G.H. Geiger, TMS,
2016
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Course
Code
Metallography & Structural
22MTP217 1 0 0 2 0
Characterization lab
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To familiarize the students with basic knowledge metallographic practices and study the
various microstructures of various steels, cast iron and other alloys.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understanding different metallographic practices
CO2 Demonstrate the use of microscope.
CO3 Correlate the microstructure of various steels, cast iron and other alloys
CO4 Identify different phases in the given alloy sample
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The Lab Assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following three
components;

a) PRS (Practical Sessionals) 60%
b) PRM (Practical Mid Term Exam) 20%
c) PRE (Practical End Term Exam) 20%
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Study of optical microscope and image formation.
2. Metallographic specimen preparation and etching reagents for various metals and alloys
3. Microstructural study of mild steel.
4. Microstructural study of stainless steel.
5. Microstructural study of grey cast iron
6. Microstructural study of nodular cast iron
7. Microstructural study of nonferrous alloys
8. Determination of grain size
9. Study of sulphur print/ phosphorus print
10. Quantitative metallography: volume fraction measurement
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11. Study of stereographic projection: Fundamental Principles

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Electrometallurgy
22MTP215 1 0 0 2 0
and Corrosion Lab
PREREQUISITES: Electrometallurgy and Corrosion
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 This lab course is mainly designed to conduct the practical’s like electro- deposition,
verification of Faraday’s laws, and evaluation of factors affecting corrosion
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Apply the concept of electrochemical and electrolytic processes
CO2 Design hands on equipment to evaluate corrosion studies.
CO3 Analyze the corrosion phenomenon in a given practical application.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The Course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following
three components.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Anodizing of Al utilizing H2SO4 and Oxalic acid bath
2. Electroless deposition of Ni/ Cu
3. Electroplating and thickness measurement of Ni/Cu coatings
4. Corrosion rate determination using Weight loss measurement in acidic media
5. Corrosion rate determination using Weight loss measurement in alkaline media
6. Polarization experiment/ Study of Tafel’s plot
7. Basic study of electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
8. Use of inhibitors and study of their effect
9. Study of Cathodic protection
10. To study the intergranular corrosion of Austenitic stainless steels
11. Microarc oxidation of Al/Mg
12. Electrowinning of copper

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Non Destructive Testing
22MTP218 & Metallurgical 1 0 0 2 0
Analysis Lab
PREREQUISITE: Engineering Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge of non destructive testing and
metallurgical analysis.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Distinguish different NDT devices
CO2 Select the suitable NDT equipment for analysis
CO3 Calculate and determine the percentage of element present through metallurgical
analysis.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Inspect and evaluate the surface imperfections using penetrant testing method
2. Inspect subsurface defects by magnetic particle
3. Inspect subsurface defects by eddy current testing method
4. Familiarization and calibration of eddy current equipment.
5. Inspection of non magnetic/magnetic materials by eddy current method.
6. Familiarization of ultrasonic flaw detectors
7. Familiarization and calibration of reference blocks using ultrasonic flaw detector.
8. To determine total iron in iron ore.
9. Estimation of carbon in plain carbon steel by Column/Matching tube method.
10. To estimate the percentage of manganese in cast iron.
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11. Estimation of copper by Iodometric method.

12. To estimate the concentration of a given KMnO4 solution using colorimeter

1. Lab Manuals
2. Elemental Analysis in Geochemistry, A. Volborth, Elsevier, 2012
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Course
Code
22MTP216 Metal Working Lab 1 0 0 2 0

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge of metal working and
metallurgical analysis.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different metal working processes
CO2 Select the suitable metal working process
CO3 Calculate and determine the percentage of deformation in different metals and alloys
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. To study the lathe machine & materials for various components and prepare tensile
specimen
2. To study the wire drawing machine and calculate drawability of wire
3. To study quick return mechanism of shaper & prepare surface finish of forged product
4. To study about the spinning lathe and form a sheet metal of required shape
5. To study the operation of forging hammer & determination of metal losses in forging
6. To study cold rolling process of mild steel strip
7. To perform bend test on cold rolled & annealed mild steel strips
8. To study hot rolling of process of mild steel billets
9. To study about the recrystallization of brass

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SEMESTER V
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Course
Course Title Credits Lecture Tutorial Practical
Code Studio
22MTT302 Materials Characterization 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Basic Sciences, Introduction to Engineering materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide the knowledge regarding different material characterization techniques
 To provide basic understanding on correlation of structures and properties of materials
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different materials characterization techniques

CO2 Understand the scientific principles behind the characterization techniques
CO3 Differentiate the information obtained from different techniques
CO4 Interpret the information obtained from different characterization tools
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to materials characterization

(No of Lecture - 3)
Unit II X- Ray Diffraction: Production and properties of x- rays, Absorption of x- rays and
filters, diffraction of x- rays through crystals. Bragg's law, structure factor of cubic crystal
structures, Laue and powder methods, indexing of x- ray diffraction pattern, determination of
phases, lattice parameters, crystallite size and residual stresses.
(No of Lecture - 6)
Unit III Principles of electron microscopy: electron beam- specimen interaction, electron
optics of SEM & TEM. Scanning electron microscope (SEM): image formation modes:
backscattered electrons (BSEs), secondary electrons (SEs). Fractography, EBSD and other
important applications of SEM. Transmission electron microscope (TEM): image formation,
contrast mechanism, bright- field image and dark- field image, electron energy loss
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spectroscopy (EELS), selected area diffraction (SAD), Indexing of SAD pattern, specimen
preparation techniques, and applications of TEM.
(No of Lecture - 11)
Unit IV Micro & Surface analysis: Principle and applications of X- ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron Spectroscopy (AES), Field ion microscopy, Energy
dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS).
(No of Lecture - 6)
Unit V Scanning probe microscopy: Principles of Scanning Probe microscopy techniques,
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Atom Force Microscopy.
(No of Lecture - 6)
Unit VI Thermal analysis techniques; Basic principles, and applications of
thermogravimetry analyzer (TGA), differential thermal analyzer (DTA), differential scanning
calorimeter (DSC), principles of mechanical and optical dilatometers, differential optical
dilatometers, determination of thermal expansion and phase transformation using dilatometry
methods. Interpretation of curves obtained from TGA/DSC/dilatometers for various materials
etc.
(No of Lecture - 8)

1. Microstructural characterization of materials, David Brandon and Wayne D. Kaplan,
Wiley Second Edition, 2008
2. Experimental Techniques in Physical Metallurgy, V.T. Cherepin and A.K.Malik, Asia
Pub. House, 1967.
3. Elements of Diffraction, B D Cullity and S R Stock, 3rd Ed. (Indian), Pearson, Noida,
India, 2016.
4. Electron Microscopy and analysis, Peter J Goodhew, John Humphreys, and Richard
Beanlan, 3rd Ed., Tailor & Francis, London, 2001.
5. Thermal Analysis of Materials, Robert F. Speyer, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1993.
6. Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press,
New York, 2009.
7. Transmission electron microscopy of metals, Gareth Thomas, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
N.Y., 1962
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Production of
22MTT305 Sponge Iron and 3 3 0 0 0
Ferroalloys
PREREQUISITE: Iron Making, Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide basic understanding on various DRI making and Ferro-alloy making processes.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Understand fundamentals of physic- chemical principles involved in iron ore
CO1
reduction in solid and liquid state.
Understand the design & operational aspects of various coals and gas based DRI
CO2
making technologies.
CO3 Identify the use of ferroalloys in the production of steel.
CO4 Discuss various reaction mechanisms during the production of ferroalloys.
CO5 Discuss the technology of production of ferroalloys.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Introduction to iron making routes, approaches towards alternative routes.

Classification of advanced processes. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of iron ore
reduction in solid state using solid/gaseous reductants. Iron making by mini blast furnace and
electro thermal processes.
Unit II: Direct reduction processes, their classification, commercially available coal and gas-
based processes: shaft, kiln, retort and rotary hearth type reactors. Raw materials preparation.
selection of reductants, heat and mass transfer, energy consumption and operating problems.
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Storage, transportation and utilization of sponge iron in India. HBI making and Iron carbide
making.
Unit III: Introduction to Ferroalloys: History and development of ferroalloys, classification
of ferroalloys, classification of ferroalloy processes and overview of Indian ferro alloy sector.
Unit IV: Theory of Ferro alloys production: Concepts, thermodynamic and kinetic
principles, Ferroalloy Processing: techniques, electrical and thermal processes, existing
production process of various important Ferro alloys (Fr-Si, Fe-Mn, Fe-Cr, Fe-V, etc.).
Unit V: Recent advances in DRI & ferroallys, uses of ferro-alloys in iron and steel industry.

1. Alternative routes to iron making, A. Sarangi and B. Sarangi, 2nd edition, PHI Learning
2. Sponge iron production by direct reduction of iron oxide, A. Chatterjee, 2nd edition, PHI
Learning Private Limited, 2012.
3. An introduction to modern iron making, R.H. Tupkary and V.R. Tupkary, 3rd edition,
Khanna publishers, 2010.
4. Ferroalloys: theory and practice, M. Gasik, V. Dashevskii, A. Bizhanov, 1st edition,
Springer, 2020.
5. The complete book on ferroalloys, B.P. Bhardwaj, 1st edition, NIIR Project Consultancy
Services, 2008.
6. Handbook of ferroalloys: Theory and technology, M. Gasik, 1st edition, Elsevier, 2013.
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Course
Code
Introduction to
22MTT301 Nanomaterials and 3 3 0 0 0
Technology
PREREQUISITES: Basic Sciences, Introduction to Engineering Materials

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide the scientific principles of nanomaterials and technology
 To make the student aware of the importance of nonmaterial’s and technology in present
technological world.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the applications of nonmaterial’s and nanotechnology in the present

technological world.
CO2 Understand the basic scientific principles of nonmaterial’s and nanotechnology
CO3 Compare various naturally occurring nonmaterial’s and artificially made
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to nanomaterials: Introduction to nanomaterials, Nature inspired
nanomaterials and historical nanomaterials, Classification of nanomaterials, Length scales,
surface area/volume ratio of micron to nanoscale materials.
(No of Lectures - 5)
Unit II Properties of Nanomaterials: Effect of particle size on thermal properties, electrical
properties, mechanical properties, magnetic properties, optical properties and chemical
sensitivity. nanowires, nanoclusters, nanobelts, quantum dots/wells. Polymer/Metal/Ceramic
matrix nanocomposites.
(No. of Lectures - 7)
Unit III Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Top down and bottom up approaches, Top- down
approaches- lithography, mechanical alloying, severe plastic deformation, Sonication,
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Bottom- up approaches- physical vapour deposition, chemical vapour deposition, molecular

beam epitaxy, colloidal or wet chemical route, green chemistry route, sol- gel method, atomic
layer deposition. Synthesis, purification, properties and applications of carbon nanotubes
(CNT).
Unit IV Characterization of Nanomaterials: Basic principle and applications of X-ray
diffraction (XRD), Optical spectroscopy, Surface area analysis (BET method), Light
scattering method, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope
(TEM), Scanning probe microscopy- Atomic force microscope (AFM) and scanning
tunneling microscope (STM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
Unit V Applications and challenges of nanomaterials: nanofluids, hydrogen storage, solar
energy, antibacterial coating, self- cleaning coating, nanotextiles, biomedical field, water
treatment, automotive sector, catalysts. Challenges of nanomaterials, Risks and toxicity from
metallic and oxide nanoparticles, Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

1. Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design: An Introduction for Engineers and
Architects, Michael F. Ashby, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009.
2. Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties, Characterization Techniques
and Applications, R.K Goyal, CRC Press, 2017.
3. Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology , B.S. Murty, P. Shankar, Baldev Raj, B.
B. Rath, James Murday, Springer- Verlag Berlin ,Co- publication with Universities Press
(India) Pvt. Ltd., 1st Ed., 2013
4. Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology, Gábor Louis Hornyak, Harry F. Tibbals,
Joydeep Dutta, CRC Press, 2013
5. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Charles P. Poole, Jr. and Frank J. Owens, Wiley, 2003.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. An introduction to synthesis, properties and applications, Dieter Vollath, Nanomaterials:
Wiley, 2nd Edition, 2013
2. Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, Kenneth J. Klabunde, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
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22MTT303 Powder Metallurgy 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Manufacturing, Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn and get an in depth understanding of powder metallurgical processes and
characterization in a scientific and systematic manner
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the key concepts and terminology in the field of powder metallurgy
CO2 Describe and explain different powder production techniques
CO3 Correlate the microstructure and mechanical properties of powder metallurgy
components in relation to their applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Introduction and historical background of powder metallurgy,
significance and advantages of powder metallurgy technique over other manufacturing
processes. Methods of powder production and general principles involved in mechanical,
chemical, atomization and electrolytic methods of metal and alloy powder production.
Unit II Powder Characterization: Chemical composition, microstructure, size and size
distribution, shape, surface area, flow rate, apparent and tap density. Compressibility,
pyrophoricity and toxicity of metallic powders.
Unit III Powder Processing: Mechanical alloying of powders involving high energy
mechanical milling and its mechanism, heat treatment of powders, cold compaction involving
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uniaxial and biaxial compaction with mechanical and hydraulic presses using rigid dies, cold
isostatic pressing of green compacts, warm compaction.
Unit IV Hot Consolidation techniques: Sintering: Stages of sintering and bonding
mechanisms involved, liquid phase sintering, solid state sintering, spark plasma sintering,
reactive sintering, sintering furnaces, sintering atmospheres, pressurized sintering, hot
pressing, powder compact extrusion, powder compact forging, hot isostatic pressing (HIP),
Sinter- HIP process, powder compact rolling, powder injection molding, additive
manufacturing.
Unit V Powder Metallurgy parts and applications: Design considerations of powder
metallurgy parts, near net shape technology, applications in aerospace and automobiles,
Porous parts viz. bushes, filters, bioimplants, dispersion strengthened materials, cemented
carbides, bearing materials, sintered friction materials- clutches, brake linings.

1. Introduction to Powder Metallurgy, J.S. Hirschoron-American Powder Metallurgy
Institute, 1st Edition 1969.
2. Powder Metallurgy Science, R.M. German –Metal Powder Industry; Subsequent edition,
1994.
3. Powder Metallurgy: Principles & Applications, F.V. Lenel - Metal Powder Industry;
First edition, 1980.
4. Powder Metallurgy, P.C. Angelo & R. Subramanian, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Eastern
economy edition, 2008.
5. Powder Metallurgy for Engg. (Brighton), R.H.T. Dixon & A. Clayton –Machinery
Publishing, 2011.
6. Powder Metallurgy, K. Sinha, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi, 2nd edition, 2016.
7. ASM Hand Book, Volume 7, Powder Metallurgy, 2015.
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Course
Code
Principles of Heat
22MTT304 4 3 1 0 0
Treatment
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to physical metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the importance of heat treatment techniques
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the microstructure evolution during the heat treatment
CO2 Sketch the heat treatment routes to control the microstructure
CO3 Understand different phase transformations
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Objective and variables of heat treatments, Classification of steels, Heat treatment of
steel, Phase transformation mechanisms, Fe-Fe3C , Fe-C phase diagrams, TTT, CCT
diagrams, Microstructure evolution during austenite decomposition, Microstructure evolution
during reheating, Strengthening mechanisms in steel.
Unit II: Effects of Alloying Elements on Heat Treatment Processing of Iron–Carbon Alloys,
Effect of Alloying Elements on Austenite Transformations, Definition of Hardenability,
Factors Influencing Depth of Hardening, Determination of Hardenability, Grossmann’s
Hardenability Concept, Jominy End- Quench Hardenability Test, Hardenability Bands,
Application of Hardenability Concept for Prediction of Hardness after Quenching,
Hardenability in Heat Treatment Practice.
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Unit III: Heat Treatment with Gaseous Atmospheres: Carburizing, Reactions with
Hydrogen and with Oxygen, Nitriding and Nitro-carburizing, Quenching: Metallurgical
Transformation Behavior during Quenching, Quenching Processes, Determination of Cooling
Characteristics, Quenching as a Heat Transfer Problem, Process Variables Affecting Cooling
Behavior and Heat Transfer: Distortion of Heat- Treated Components: Basic Distortion
Mechanisms, Residual Stresses, Distortion during Post Quench Processing.
Unit IV: Heat treatments of general engineering steels: Spring, Bearing steels, Tool steels,
HSLA steel and Maraging steels, Dual phase steels and Stainless steels, Heat treatment of
cast irons, Heat Treatments of Nonferrous alloys: Al-alloys, Brass, Bronze, and Ti- alloys,
Superalloys.

1. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Avner, Sidney H., Tata McGraw Hill, New York,
2008
2. Physical Metallurgy: Principles and Practice, V. Raghavan, PHI Learning, Delhi, 2008.
3. ASM, Metals Handbook: Heat treating, Vol. 4, 9th Ed., 1991.
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Course
Code
Material
22MTP308 1 0 0 2 0
Characterization Lab
PREREQUISITES: Basic Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To acquire the knowledge of characterization techniques for studying material’s
properties.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different characterization techniques.
CO2 Analyze the investigating causes of materials failure.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. Review of optical microscope, types of optical microscope, resolution, magnification,
limitations etc.
2. Determination of experimental density of metals, plastics and composites
3. Grain size determination
4. Inclusion rating of the steel samples
5. Fractography study using Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
6. Miller Indexing of the X- ray diffraction pattern of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
7. Identification of crystalline phases using X- ray diffraction
8. To identify an unknown sample by x- ray diffraction procedures
9. Crystallite size determination of nanocrystalline materials using XRD peak
broadening.
10. Determination of coefficient of thermal expansion using dilatometer
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11. Study of transition temperatures using differential scanning calorimeter

1. X- Ray Diffraction: A Practical Approach, C. Suryanarayana , M. Grant Norton,
Springer New York, NY, 1988.
2. ASM handbook, Volume 9: Metallography and Microstructures, 2020
3. ASM handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization, 2020
4. Lab Manual
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Course
Code
Extractive Metallurgy
22MTP306 and Thermodynamics 1 0 0 2 0
Lab
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to extractive metallurgy

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide practical knowledge on extractive metallurgy techniques
 To demonstrate various aspects of extractive metallurgy techniques
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the engineering knowledge of extraction of metals
CO2 Apply and integrate the knowledge of extractive metallurgy to the processing of
different alloys
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. To study the effect of time on roasting of Zinc Sulphide
2. To study the effect of temperature on roasting of Zinc Sulphide
3. To determine Heat Transfer Coefficient
4. To find viscosity of molten metal/ slag by inclined plane method
5. To find viscosity of molten metal/ slag by Brookfield viscometer
6. To find the efficiency of electrolyte cell for copper refining
7. To study the effect of time & temperature on leaching of copper oxide
8. To study the effect of time on cementation of copper
9. To study the effect of time on reduction of mill scale by coal
10. To study the effect of temperature on reduction of mill scale by coal

1. Lab Manuals
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Powder Metallurgy 0
22MTP309 1 0 0 2
Lab
PREREQUISITE: Powder Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide practical knowledge on powder metallurgy techniques like powder compaction
and sintering
 To demonstrate various aspects of metal powder handling and processing of powder
metallurgy specimen
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the engineering knowledge of powder processing and specimen

preparation
CO2 Apply and integrate knowledge of powder metallurgy to the processing of
engineering components
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
1. Sampling of metal powder
2. Determination of hydrogen loss for metal powder
3. Determination of acid insoluble in Cu powder
4. Determination of sieve analysis of metal powders
5. Determination of flow rate of free flowing metal powders using Hall flow meter
6. Determination of apparent density of free flowing metal powders using Hall Flow Meter
7. Determination of green strength for un- sintered P/M compact
8. Determination of compressibility of metal powder
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9. Determination of density of sintered P/M product

10. Determination of hardness of P/M product

1. Lab Manuals
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Course
Code
Heat Treatment and
22MTP307 1 0 0 2 0
Thermodynamics Lab
PREREQUISITE: Principles of heat treatment
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To study various heat treatment techniques of alloys
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the microstructure evolution during the heat treatment
CO2 Understand the variation of properties with the microstructure evolution
CO3 Compare phase transformations in different alloys during heat treatment
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
The course assessment (culminating to the final grade), will be made up of the following.

COURSE CONTENTS:
1. Study various heat treatment process, such as normalizing, annealing, hardening.
2. Effect of annealing temperature on properties of steel
3. Austempering of steel
4. Effect of various quenching media on properties of steel
5. Effect of tempering temperature on properties of steel/Al based alloys
6. Jominy end quench testing of steel
7. Cooling curve of pure metal and alloys
8. Plotting of CCT curves
9. Study of precipitation hardening of Al-Cu alloy
10. Effect of temperature of cold worked structure
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1. Principle of Heat Treatment of Steel, R.C. Sharma, New Age Publishers
2. Heat Treatment of Metals, V. Singh, Standard Publishers
3. Lab Manuals
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SEMESTER VI
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Joining of
22MTT311 4 3 1 0 0
Materials
PREREQUISITE: Foundry Technology
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge about various metal joining techniques, their principles and
applicability for various ferrous and nonferrous metals.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the principle of metal joining.

CO2 Familiarize with different welding techniques
CO3 Compare and contrast welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
CO4 Correlate weldability, welding stresses, and welding defects.
Select and design welding materials, processes and inspection techniques based on
CO5
application, fabrication and service conditions
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction of joining processes: Mechanical joining (mechanical fasteners,
integral attachments, and other mechanical joining methods), adhesive joining (types of
adhesives, wettability, surface preparation, and joint design), and welding (fusion and solid
state). Surface requirements for joining.
Unit II Fusion welding processes: Gas welding, thermit welding, arc welding (SMAW,
GTAW, GMAW, SAW). Plasma arc welding, laser beam welding, and electron beam
welding. Shielding gases. Electrodes. Welding design.
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Unit III Solid state welding processes: friction welding, friction- stir welding, diffusion
bonding, explosive welding, forge welding, etc. resistance welding processes. surface
cladding. Brazing and soldering (filler materials and fluxes, heating methods, wettability, and
joint design).
Unit IV Responses of materials to welding: Structure of the welded joint, solidification

modes, welding stresses and distortion, heat treatment of parent metals and welds,
solidification cracking, reheat cracking, welding defects and detection techniques.
Unit V Joining of specific materials and structures: (Metals & alloys, ceramics & glasses,
polymers, composite materials and dissimilar material combinations).
1. Welding Engineering and Technology, R.S. Parmar, 3rd Edition, Khanna Publishers, 2013.
2. Welding: Principles and Application, L. Jeffus, 8th Edition, Delmar Cengage Learning,
2016.
3. Welding Metallurgy, S. Kou, 2nd Edition, Wiley and Sons, 2005.
4. Modern Welding Technology, H. Cary and S. Helzar, 6th Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
5. Joining of Materials and Structures, R.W. Messler, Elsevier, 2004.
6. Metallurgy of Welding, J. F. Lancaster, Springer, 1980.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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22MTT314 Steel Making 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Iron Making
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 This course will provide the knowledge of production of steel through various
technologies, current challenges in the steel industry and help the students in
understanding the importance of steel making.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Analyze various physicochemical principles involved in steelmaking.
CO2 Understand different steelmaking processes and their design related developments.
CO3 Correlate various secondary steelmaking operations and their importance for
producing clean steel.
CO4 Describe continuous casting of liquid steel and its related developments.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components:

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Evolution of modern steel making. Steel plant layouts. Status of steelmaking in India
vis-a-vis global scenario. Basic thermodynamics of solution. Physic-chemical principles of
steel making; slag metal equilibrium involved in steel making. Ionic slag theory as applied to
slag- metal reaction in hearth steel making; slag- metal and gas- metal reaction in pneumatic
steel melting processes.
Unit II: Introduction to practices, pretreatment of hot metal. Basic oxygen furnace: Design
and operation. Modern trends in BOF technology. Genesis of modern combined blowing
technique of steel production. Refining mechanism in oxygen steel making process.
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Unit III: Electric arc furnace steel making for high alloy steels. Use of Ultra high power
electric arc furnace in steel making. DRI as a source for steelmaking. Production of high
alloy steels. New steelmaking technologies: CONARC and EOF processes.
Unit IV: De- oxidation- precipitation and diffusion deoxidation. Production of clean steel.
Degasification and decarburization- different techniques of vacuum degassing, AOD, VOD,
CLU and MRP processes. Ladle metallurgy- synthetic slag practice. Secondary refining of
steel by vacuum remelting techniques. Deep desulphurization and deep dephosphorization in
secondary steel making.
Unit V: Continuous casting of steel: Advantages, types of machines, Mould lubrication and
reciprocation, Developments in technology with respect to productivity, quality and energy
conservation. semi continuous casting, near-net-shape casting. Strip casting.

1. A First Course in Iron and Steel Making, D. Mazumdar, 1st Edition, Orient Blackswan
2. An Introduction to Modern Steel Making, R.H. Tupkray and V.R. Tupkray, 7th Edition,
Khanna Publishers, 2008.
3. Iron Making and Steel Making: Theory and Practice, A. Chatterjee and A. Ghosh, 1st
Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi, 2008.
4. Steel Making, A. K. Chakraborty, 1st Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi, 2006.
5. Extractive Metallurgy, Joseph Newton,John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1959.
6. Extractive Metallurgy, 2nd edition, J.D. Gilchrist, Pergamon Press, 1979.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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Course
Code
Non- Ferrous Extractive
22MTT313 4 3 1 0 0
Metallurgy
PREREQUISITE: Mineral Processing, Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize the students with basic knowledge about various nonferrous metals and
their route of extraction
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Differentiate Pyrometallurgical, Hydrometallurgical & Electrometallurgical methods
of extraction of Non- ferrous Metals.
CO2 Identify suitable processes of extraction depending on Non- Ferrous Metals to be
extracted.
CO3 Apply knowledge of various extraction processes to get the final product.
CO4 Suggest proper nonferrous metals for various applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Aluminium: Occurrence of bauxite, Bayer’s process for production of alumina.
Alternatives to Bayer’s Process. Hall-Heroult Process- Conventional and New Materials for
construction of aluminium reduction cell, Nature of electrolyte, Electrolysis of alumina with
emphasis on physicochemical principles and secondary- reactions. Factors affecting current
efficiency. Alternatives to Hall-Heroult Process. Refining of aluminium. Advances in the
extraction of aluminium, Methods to treat low grade ores.
Unit II Copper: Occurrence of copper ores. Roasting, Matte smelting, converting and
refining process as applied to copper production and their physico-chemical aspects. Single
step and multistep continuous processes. Hydrometallurgical process for production of
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primary copper. Recovery of copper from copper slag. Treatment of refractory copper ores.
Newer processes in the extraction of copper
Unit III Lead, Zinc and Cadmium: Occurrence of Lead and Zinc ores. Pyrometallurgical
and Hydrometallurgical Processes for lead and zinc production and their physico-chemical
aspects. Refining of lead and zinc, Recovery of by- products. Imperial smelting process,
Recovery of cadmium as a by- product
Unit IV Recent Advances: Advanced processes currently employed in the Industry

1. Extraction of Non- ferrous Metals, H.S. Ray, R. Sridhar and K.P. Abraham, Affiliated
East West Press (P) Ltd., 2015.
2. Extractive Metallurgy of Non- ferrous Metals, R. Raghvan, V. N. Publication, 2016.
3. Non- ferrous Production Metallurgy, John L Bray, John Wiley &Sons; First Edition, 1941
4. Principles of Extractive Metallurgy, Rosenquist, Terkel, Techbooks; Reprint Edition, 1991
5. Lead-Zinc-Tin '80: Proceedings of a World Symposium on Metallurgy and Environmental
Control, John M. Cigan, Thomas S. Mackey, Thomas J. O'Keefe, Metallurgical Society of AIME,
1979.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
2. Expert lectures from the industry
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22MTT310 Composite Materials 4 3 1 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge about composite materials
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand various basic concepts related to composite materials
CO2 Compare various types of composite materials
CO3 Analyze role of each component of the composite materials
CO4 Identify various fabrication processes of composite materials
CO5 Understand how to reuse the composite materials after their service life is over
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Definition of composite materials. Advanced composites, importance
of composites over other materials. Advantages and general characteristics of composite
materials, General requirements of composite materials.
Unit II Matrix, reinforcement, and interface: Classification of composites on the basis of
reinforcement and matrix, Form and functions of reinforcement, Functions of matrices.
Dispersion strengthened, particle strengthened and fibre- reinforced composites.
Strengthening mechanisms-discontinuous and continuous fibre composites. Comparison of
above composites. Characteristics and materials of reinforcements and matrices. Testing for
interfacial bond strength.
Unit III Major composite classes: polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, carbon-
carbon, and intermetallic composites. hybrid composites, laminated composites. Examples of
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each class of composites. Role of interfaces in composites, toughening mechanisms in PMCs,

MMCs, and CMCs.
Unit IV Micromechanics and fabrication methods: Micromechanics. Fabrication methods
of PMCs, MMCs and CMCs, Reuse of composites after their service life.
Unit V Recent Advances: Nanocomposites, challenges & applications in the field of
composites, challenges and applications.

1. Composite Materials: Properties, Non- destructive testing and Repair, Mel M. Schwartz,
Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996
2. Composite Materials – Science & Engineering, K.K. Chawla., Springer- Veslag, New
York, 3rd Ed, 2012
3. Industrial Materials: Polymers, Ceramics and Composites, David A. Colling & Thomas
Vasilos, vol. 2, Prentice Hall, N. Jersey, 1995.
4. Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, F.L. Matthews and R. D. Rawlings,
Chapman and Hall, London, 1994
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Course
Code
Joining of Materials
22MTP312 1 0 0 2 0
Lab
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences (10+2 level), Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge about various metal joining techniques, their principles and
applicability for various ferrous and nonferrous metals.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Design and fabricate weldments using various fusion welding processes.
CO2 Design and fabricate weldments using various solid- state welding processes.
CO3 Fabricate joints using the brazing and soldering process.
CO4 Evaluate the quality of welded joints using non- destructive testing methods
CO5 Analyze the metallurgical changes in welded joints.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
1. To study about welding processes, weld joint designs and welding symbols.
2. To fabricate a butt joint using the Oxy- Acetylene gas Welding (OAW) process from the
given samples.
3. To fabricate a lap joint using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process from the
given samples.
4. To fabricate a corner joint using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process from the
given samples.
5. To fabricate an autogenously butt joint using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
process from the given samples.
6. To fabricate a joint using the brazing process (Torch brazing) from the given samples
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7. To fabricate a job by soldering two copper wires using Pb-Sn solder.

8. To fabricate a joint using the friction welding process from the given samples.
9. To fabricate a joint using the resistance spot welding process from the given samples.
10. To fabricate a joint using the friction- stir welding (FSW) process from the given
samples.
11. To study about the weld section.

1. Manufacturing Technology: Foundry, Forming and Welding, P.N. Rao, 2nd Edition, Tata
McGraw- Hill Education, 2017.
2. Manufacturing Science, A. Ghosh and A.K. Mallick, 2nd Edition, East- West Press Pvt.
Ltd. 2010.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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SEMESTER VII
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22MTD402 Minor Project 3 0 0 6 0
PREREQUISITE: Understanding of Engineering materials, material processing and

analysis
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop ability in the students to apply some of the metallurgical engineering
techniques/principles have been taught, in real life engineering problems.
COURSE OUTCOME:
CO1 Identify an open ended problem in area of metallurgical engineering which requires
further investigation
CO2 Identify the methods and materials required for the project work.
CO3 Manage the work with team members.
CO4 Formulate and implement innovative ideas for social and environmental benefits.
CO5 Analyze the results to come out with concrete solutions.
CO6 Write technical report of the project apart from developing a presentation.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components. The assessment panel consists of faculty members of the department.

a) Mid- Semester assessment 50%
b) End Semester assessment 50%
COURSE CONTENTS: (No of periods 30)

A student is required to carry out the project work related to metallurgical and materials
engineering, under the guidance of a faculty member. Student group consists of 3- 4
members. The project must cover at least any one area suggested below:
• Design, analysis and/or fabrication of materials, alloys, composites etc,
• Experimentation,
• Product design and development in metallurgical and materials engineering,
• Industry needs based basic survey or Testing or Analysis etc.
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Course
Code
22MTS401 Training Seminar 2 0 0 4 0
PREREQUISITE: Fundamental knowledge in metallurgical and materials engineering
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To impart experience and knowledge to the students about working in industries or in
academic institutes/ research labs.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Identify and analyze problems related to industries/research within a given timeframe.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

a) Seminar Presentation 50%
b) Report Submission 50%
COURSE CONTENTS:
1. To work in a team for a project/ or to be able to work independently for a project
2. To collect the relevant data
3. To analyze the data, interpret the results and present it in an articulate manner
4. To collate all the data, observations, analysis, and results
5. To write a proper structured report
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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SEMESTER VIII
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22MTD403 Major Project 9 0 0 18 0
PREREQUISITE: Understanding of Engineering materials, material processing and

analysis
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop ability in the students to apply some of the metallurgical engineering
techniques/principles have been taught, in real life engineering problems.
COURSE OUTCOME:
CO1 Identify an open ended problem in area of metallurgical engineering which requires
further investigation
CO2 Identify the methods and materials required for the project work.
CO3 Manage the work with team members.
CO4 Formulate and implement innovative ideas for social and environmental benefits.
CO5 Analyze the results to come out with concrete solutions.
CO6 Write technical report of the project apart from developing a presentation.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components. The assessment panel consists of faculty members of the department.

a) Mid- Semester assessment 50%
b) End- Semester assessment 50%
COURSE CONTENTS: (No of periods 60)

A student is required to carry out the project work related to metallurgical and materials
engineering, under the guidance of a faculty member. Student group consists of 3- 4
members. The project must cover at least any one area suggested below:
• Design, analysis and/or fabrication of materials, alloys, composites etc,
• Experimentation,
• Product design and development in metallurgical and materials engineering,
• Industry needs based basic survey or Testing or Analysis etc.
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ELECTIVES
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EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY
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Alternative
22MTT802 Routes of Iron 3 3 0 0 0
making
PREREQUISITE: Iron Making, Production of Sponge Iron and Ferroalloys.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide basic understanding on various alternative iron making routes such as coal
and gas based DRI making and smelting reduction processes.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Sketch operational aspects of various coal and gas based DRI making technologies.
CO2 Understand various storage, transportation and operational issues with respect to DRIs.
CO3 Understand the development in various smelting reduction processes.
Understand the fundamentals of physic- chemical principles involved in iron ore
CO4
reduction in solid and liquid state.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Need for the development of alternative routes, approaches towards new techniques.
Classification of advanced processes. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of iron ore
reduction in solid and liquid state using solid/gaseous reductants.
Unit II: Sponge iron production using shaft, kiln, retort and rotary hearth reactors. Raw
materials preparation. Selection of reductants. Heat and mass transfer. Energy consumption
and operating problems. Storage, transportation and utilization of sponge iron in India.
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Unit III: Pre- reduced iron ore pellets for blast furnace applications, concept of composite
pellets and its feasibility. Iron powder and iron carbide preparation from fluidized bed reactor
and other processes. Operating/ storage problems.
Unit IV: Smelting- Reduction Processes: Principles, classification, merits and limitations.
COREX process and electric smelting processes.
1. Alternative Routes to Iron Making, A. Sarangi and B. Sarangi, 2nd edition, PHI Learning
2. Sponge iron production by direct reduction of iron oxide, A. Chatterjee, 2nd edition, PHI
3. An introduction to modern iron making, R.H. Tupkary and V.R. Tupkary, 3rd edition,
Khanna publishers, 2010.
4. Hot metal production by smelting reduction of iron oxide, A. Chatterjee, 1st edition, PHI
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
1. https: //nptel.ac.in
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Course
Code
Secondary Steel
22MTT814 3 3 0 0 0
Making
PREREQUISITE: Courses: Iron making, Steel making, Metallurgical thermodynamics and

kinetics
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To teach the students about the importance, theories and practices of producing
secondary steel.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the importance of secondary refining of steel.
CO2 Anlayse about inclusion control in steel.
CO3 Understand different theories behind secondary steel making.
CO4 Compare different processes of secondary steel making.
CO5 Understand recent advances in secondary steel making.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Brief Review of primary steel making processes, limitation of primary steelmaking &
importance of secondary steel making, objectives of secondary steel making processes,
secondary steel making reactor.
(No. of lectures- 7)
Unit II: Furnace tapping operations, prevention of slag carryover, principles of deoxidation,
desulphurization and inclusion control, injection metallurgy and its usefulness, ladle refining
technique with synthetic slag practice.
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Unit III: Effect of agitation of bath in ladle metallurgy operation- different processes of
argon stirring and their relative merits, vacuum metallurgy – Sievert’s law, vacuum carbon
deoxidation; vacuum oxygen decarburization, argon oxygen decarburization, vacuum
degassing of steel, tank degassing, stream degassing, recirculation degassing- RH and DH
processes.
Unit IV: Refining of steel by remelting under vacuum: CEVAM process, electro slag
refining technique, advantages of the process and their limitations, ladle metallurgy as
secondary refining process - vacuum arc degassing, ASEA- SKF process, evaluation of ladle
metallurgy from the view point of production high quality ultraclean steel.
Unit V: Recent advances in secondary steel making.


1. Secondary Steelmaking: Principles and Applications, A. Ghosh, CRC Press, 2000.
2. Iron Making and Steelmaking: Theory and Practice, A. Chatterjee and A. Ghosh, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
3. A First Course in Iron and Steel Making, D. Mazumdar, Universities Press, Hyderabad,
2015.
OTHER RESOURCES:
1. Recent journal papers
2. Expert lecture from industry persons
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Extraction of Mg, Sn,
22MTT806 Ferro- Alloying 3 3 0 0 0
Elements, Ni, Ti
PREREQUISITE: Mineral Processing, Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize the students with basic knowledge about various nonferrous metals and
their route of extraction
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Select Pyrometallurgical, Hydrometallurgical & Electrometallurgical methods of
extraction of Non- ferrous Metals.
CO2 Identify suitable processes of extraction depending on Non Ferrous Metals to be
extracted.
CO3 Apply knowledge of various extraction processes to get final product.
CO4 Suggest proper nonferrous metals for various applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Extraction of Magnesium and Tin: Ores, methods of Mg extraction, Pidgeon
process, Mg production in India, Concentration of Sn ores, smelting of Sn concentrate,
refining of Sn.
Unit II Extraction of Ferro alloying Elements: Extraction of Chromium, Manganese,
Silicon, Tungsten, Vanadium, Molybdenum, Tantalum.
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Unit III Extraction of Nickel: Extraction of Ni by pyrometallurgy, Extraction of Ni from

oxide ores, hydrometallurgy of nickel sulphide concentrates.
Unit IV Extraction of Titanium: Ores, treatment of Ilmenite for upgradation, chlorination
of TiO2, production of metallic Ti by reduction of titanium tetrachloride.

1. Extraction of Non- ferrous Metals, H.S. Ray, R. Sridhar and K.P. Abraham, Affiliated
East West Press (P) Ltd., 2015
2. Extractive Metallurgy of Non- ferrous Metals, R. Raghvan, V. N. Publication, 2016
3. Non-ferrous Production Metallurgy – John L Bray John Wiley & Sons; First Edition,
1941
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
2. Expert lectures from the industry
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Course
Code
Environment and Waste
22MTT805 Management in 3 3 0 0 0
Metallurgical Industries
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences Basics in Metallurgical engineering processes and

extractive metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide background and details of the various waste management techniques applied
in metallurgical engineering industries
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the working principles of waste management techniques in metallurgical
industries
CO2 Analyse the root cause of the pollution created in metallurgical industries by
metallurgical wastes
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Sources and classification of pollutants, Metallurgical factors influencing air, water
and soil pollution
Unit II: Control of pollution by equipments. Cleaner Production (Pollution Control) in
Metallurgical Industries
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Unit III: Iron and Steel and Non- ferrous Metals (Cu, Al, Zn, and Pb), Pollution Control in
ferrous & non-ferrous foundries, effluent treatment and recycling of metals from ferrous and
Non-ferrous industry and e-waste.
Unit IV: Introduction to need of environmental management. Policies, procedures and
resources for implementing and maintaining effective environmental management in the
organization. ISO: 14000, of waste & its disposal and light weighting in transport.

1. Dust & Fume Generation in the Iron & Steel Industries, S. Andoneyev, O. Filipyev.
2. Air Pollution, M.N. Rao, HVN Rao
3. Environmental Engineering, G.N.Pandey.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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PROCESS METALLURGY
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Metallurgy of
22MTT810 Additive 3 3 0 0 0
Manufacturing
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To educate students the microstructural changes that take place during Additive
manufacturing.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand physical metallurgy of strengthening mechanism of metals.
CO2 Understand the solidification of metals and segregation mechanism
CO3 Familiarize various cracking and fracture during solidification
CO4 Analyze the microstructure evolution, solidification and issues during 3D printing
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
UNIT I Introduction to Physical Metallurgy: Mechanical properties of metals,
dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, failure, grain structure and recrystallization,
phase diagrams, phase transformations: development of microstructure and alteration of
mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms.
UNIT II Solidification of Metals: Solidification of metals, interface stability, microscopic
aspects of solidification, solute redistribution: macroscopic and microscopic, segregation
mechanism, recrystallization and grain growth, allotropic transformation, precipitation
reactions, Fracture toughness, Solidification cracking, reheat cracking, liquation cracking,
cold cracking, strain- age, and ductility dip cracking.
UNIT III Metallurgy of Steel: Introduction of additive manufacturing of steel, physical
and mechanical metallurgy of austenitic and PH steels solidification mode in austenitic and
PH steels, processing issues with 3D printing of steel, case study on metallurgical aspects
using laser based process.
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UNIT IV Metallurgy of Nickel based alloys: Nickel base alloy classification, physical and
mechanical properties of precipitation based- strengthened Nickel based alloys, solidification
and microstructure evolution, processing issues, case study on metallurgical aspects using arc
based process.
UNIT V Metallurgy of Titanium based alloys: Titanium base alloy classification, physical
and mechanical properties of alpha beta titanium alloys, solidification and microstructure
evolution, processing issues, case study on metallurgical aspects using electron beam based
process
UNIT VI Post Processing treatment for property improvement: Thermal post processing,
hot isostatic pressing, recrystallization, stress relieving, solution treatment and aging.

1. Metallurgy and mechanics of welding: processes and industrial applications. Blondeau,
Régis, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
2. Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steels, by J. C. Lippold, D.J. Kotecki,
Wiley, 2005.
3. ASM Hand book – Surface Engineering, ASM International, Vol. 5, 1994.
4. Welding metallurgy and weldability of nickel- base alloys, Lippold, J.C., Kiser, S. D., &
DuPont, J.N, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
ONLINE/E- RESOURCES
1. https: //www.coursera.org/learn/additive- technologies- in- metallurgy- - mechanical-
engineering
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22MTT828 Particulate Materials 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Manufacturing, Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn and get an in depth understanding in a scientific and systematic manner, which
includes understanding various powder metallurgy principles
 To provide with knowledge about the field of powder metallurgy and teach them generic
principles associated with creating powders and fabricating engineering shapes from
those powders.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the key concepts and terminology in the field of powder metallurgy
CO2 Describe and explain different powder production techniques, compaction and
shaping, sintering and finishing of the powder metallurgical components
CO3 Relate the microstructure and mechanical properties of powder metallurgy
components in relation to their applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Introduction to powder metallurgy. Powder Production: General
principles of mechanical, chemical, atomization and electrolytic method of metal and alloy
powders production.
Unit II Powder Characterization: Chemical composition, Microstructure, size and size
distribution, shape, surface area, flow rate, apparent and tap density. Compressibility,
pyrophoricity and toxicity of metallic powders, powder annealing.
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Unit III Powder Processing: Mixing and blending and their mechanics, powder mixers,
mechanical alloying. Cold compaction: Compaction in rigid dies, uniaxial and biaxial
compaction, mechanical and hydraulic presses.
Unit IV Sintering and Hot Compaction: Sintering: Basic stages of sintering and
mechanisms involved, liquid phase sintering, solid state sintering, sintering furnaces,
sintering atmospheres. Hot pressing, powder compact extrusion, powder compact forging,
powder compact rolling. Powder injection moulding, hot isostatic pressing, additive
manufacturing.
Unit V Applications: Near net shape technology, Cemented carbides, bearing materials,
sintered friction materials- clutches, brake linings, Bushes, filters, and bioimplants, dispersion
strengthened materials, cemented carbides.

1. Introduction to Powder Metallurgy, J.S. Hirschoron, American Powder Metallurgy
Institute, 1st Edition 1969
2. Powder Metallurgy Science, R.M. German, Metal Powder Industry; Subsequent
edition,1994
3. Powder Metallurgy: Principles & Applications, F.V.Lenel –Metal Powder Industry; 1st
Ed., 1980
4. Powder Metallurgy, P.C. Angelo & R. Subramaniam, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Eastern
economy Edition, 2008
5. Powder Metallurgy for Engg., R.H.T. Dixon & A. Clayton, Machinery Publishing, 2011.
6. Powder Metallurgy, K. Sinha, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi, 2nd edition, 2016.
7. Powder Metallurgy, ASM Hand Book, Volume 7, 2015.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
1. Powder Metallurgy (NPTEL Course) by Ranjit Bauri (IITM)

2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/
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22MTT817 Welding Metallurgy 4 3 1 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Joining of metals
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To gain knowledge about welding techniques and the associated metallurgy of steel weld
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the importance of the welding in structural applications
CO2 Acquire knowledge of welding microstructures and properties of steel
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Overview of welding, Importance of welding in structural applications, joining
efficiency
Unit II: Fusion welding techniques such as submerged arc welding, flux core arc welding,
tungsten inert gas welding, Metal inert gas welding, plasma arc welding, electron beam
welding, laser beam welding. Solid state welding, Heat Source, Heat flow in welding,
Analysis of Heat Flow in Welding, Effect of Welding Parameters, Chemical Reactions in
Welding, Gas–Metal Reactions, Slag–Metal Reactions
Unit III: Fluid Flow and Metal Evaporation in Welding, Residual Stresses, Distortion, and
Fatigue, Weld Metal Solidification, Grain Structure, Microstructure within Grains, Post-
Solidification Phase Transformations, Weld Metal Chemical In homogeneities
(No. of lectures –13)
Unit IV: Weld Metal Solidification Cracking, Characteristics, Cause, and Testing,
Metallurgical Factors, Mechanical Factors, Reducing Solidification Cracking, Formation of
the Partially Melted Zone, Difficulties Associated with the Partially Melted Zone, Case
studies .
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1. Welding Metallurgy, Sindo Kou, A. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2003.
2. Welding Metallurgy and Weldability, J. C. Lippold, John Willey and Sons, New Jersey,
United States 2015
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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Advanced Casting 0
22MTT801 3 3 0 0
Technology
PREREQUISITES: Foundry Technology, Physical metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide the knowledge and practice regarding different foundry processes and their
industrial importance
 To provide knowledge on efficient design of casting runner, riser and gating system with
minimal casting defects and solidification process
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the fundamental knowledge on the casting systems

CO2 Analyze gating and riser design and the metallurgical aspects of the solidified
metals
CO3 Sketch castability- process friendly design
CO4 Describe the inspection and testing of different castings
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components:

a) Weekly submissions/assignments/Quizzes 20%
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Casting Processes, classification, characteristics of sand casting processes, metal
mould casting processes and casting processes using other mould/core materials, Pattern
materials, types of patterns, Mould and core making materials and their characteristics.
(No of Lecture - 5)
Unit II: Technology of Selected Casting Processes, Sand mould casting processes, Metal
mould casting processes, centrifugal casting, continuous casting processes, Direct Chill
casting, High Pressure and low pressure casting
(No of Lecture - 8)
Unit III: Casting for heterogeneous materials- Fiber Reinforcement Plastics, quick casting,
full mould casting, evaporative pattern casting
(No of Lecture - 7)
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Unit IV: Solidification, gating and risering design and analysis, nucleation and grain growth,
solidification of pure metals, short and long freezing range alloys. Rate of solidification,
macrostructure and microstructure. Solidification contraction, fluidity and its measurement.
Mould-metal interface reactions, Directional solidification.
(No of Lecture - 10)
Unit V: Melting and quality control of various steels and nonferrous alloys - casting
defects - fettling, inspection and testing of castings Design for castability - process friendly
design, castability analysis, repair & salvage, advancement in casting.

1. Complete Casting Handbook: Metal Casting Processes, Metallurgy, Techniques and
Design, John Campbell, Butterworth- Heinemann, 2015
2. Manufacturing processes for Engineering Materials, Serope Kalpakjian, Addision,
Wesley, 1997.
3. Fundamentals of metal casting technology, P.C. Mukherjee, Oxford & IBH Publishing
Company, 1988
4. Casting properties of metals and alloys, A.M. Korolkov Consultants Bureau, 1963
5. Casting, ASM Handbook Volume 15, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES:
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Additive
22MTT818 Manufacturing 3 3 0 0 0
Process
PREREQUISITES: Basics of engineering materials, manufacturing process
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To educate students with fundamental and advanced knowledge in the field of Additive
manufacturing technology
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the working principles and process parameters of additive
manufacturing processes
CO2 Distinguish different additive manufacturing processes and suggest suitable
methods for building a particular component
CO3 Design and develop a working model using additive manufacturing processes
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components;

a) Weekly submissions/ assignments/ quizzes 20%
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to Additive Manufacturing: Introduction to AM, AM evolution,
Distinction between AM & CNC machining, Steps in AM, Classification of AM processes,
Advantages of AM and types of materials for AM.
Unit II Additive Manufacturing Methods: Vat Photo- polymerization: Material Jetting:

Material extrusion: Binder Jetting: Sheet Lamination: Powder Bed fusion: Direct Energy
Deposition: discuss on process mechanism, process parameters, advantages, limitations,
applications, recent advances; other similar Processes: thermal spray direct writing, beam
deposition, liquid phase deposition, hybrid techniques
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Unit III Additive Manufacturing Equipment and Sub- systems: Laser: Laser
fundamentals, construction of laser systems, laser properties, laser material interaction, types
of laser; Electron Beam: Fundamentals, electron beam –metal interaction, electron beam
based additive manufacturing systems Arc- based AM: process mechanism, process
parameters, advantages, limitations, applications, recent advances Beam, Material Feeding
and Job Manipulation System: laser beam scanning, laser optics, fibre delivery system, job
manipulation, electron beam manipulation, process chambers, sensors, material feeding
systems, co- axial and lateral nozzles, powder spreading, multi- material spreading.
Unit IV Additive Manufacturing Materials: Types of materials, Polymer, Metals,
Ceramics, recent advances in materials, forms of raw materials, support materials, powder
production techniques, and powder characterization.
Unit V Post-Processing: Support material removal, surface texture improvement, accuracy
improvement, aesthetic improvement, preparation for use as a pattern, property enhancements
using non- thermal and thermal techniques.
Unit VI Guidelines for Process Selection: Selection methods for a part, challenges of
selection, example system for preliminary selection, process planning and control.

1. Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Technologies and Applications, C.P Paul, A.N
Junoop, McGraw-Hill, 2021
2. Additive Manufacturing, Second Edition, Amit Bandyopadhyay Susmita Bose, CRC
Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.
3. Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct
Digital Manufacturing, Ian Gibson, David W Rosen, Brent Stucker, Springer, 2015, 2nd
Edition.
4. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Principles & Applications, Chua Chee Kai,
Leong Kah Fai, World Scientific, 2015, 4th Edition.
5. Rapid Prototyping: Laser- based and Other Technologies, Patri K. Venu Vinod and
Weiyin Ma, Springer, 2004.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
1. https://www.nist.gov/additivemanufacturing
2. http://additivemanufacturing.com/basics/
3. https://nptel.co.in
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Course
Code
Non-Equilibrium
22MTT811 3 3 0 0 0
Processing of Materials
PREREQUISITE: Basic of thermodynamics, manufacturing processes
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize and equip the students with knowledge of principles and techniques of
non- equilibrium processes those are on the threshold of development of materials for
the new millennium.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the rapid technological developments during recent decades.
CO2 Understand the development of materials that are stronger and capable of use at high
temperature and are less expensive.
CO3 Identify the potentials and limitation of the processes and techniques that enable the
prospective scientists who wish to enter into the area of non- equilibrium processing
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Metastable Phase Transformation: Free energy of
elements and alloys. Free energy determination of metastable phases. Supersaturated phases
and their lattice parameters. Kinetics of Metastable Phase Formation – Nucleation and
Growth.
Unit II: Introduction to non- equilibrium materials processing route: rapid solidification,
spray forming, mechanical alloying, ion mixing, vapour deposition, laser processing, plasma
processing Sputtering systems, ECAPs, Roll bonding, Friction based processes like friction
welding, friction stir processing, friction surfacing.
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Unit III: Basic principles of the processes: Basic thermodynamic and kinetic aspects related
to the microstructure development during non- equilibrium processing. Effect of fine
structures on equilibrium, suppressing of equilibrium structures.
Unit IV: Nanostructured Materials: Preparation, Structure, Stability, Particle consolidation,

Properties, Applications – present and potentials, Powder Consolidation.
Unit V: Bulk Amorphous Alloys, Quasicrystals, High entropy alloys. atomic crystals and
their reactivity. Non- equilibrium phases in Fe based, Cu based, Al based alloys.

1. Non- equilibrium Processing of Materials, C. Suryanarayana, Elsevier publications, 1st
Edition - July 22, 1999 ISBN: 9780080426976
2. Friction stir processing and Applications, Rajiv Mishra, Elsevier publications, 2005.
3. Tribology in manufacturing technology, D. J. Paulo, Springer, 2012.
4. Laser surface processing and model studies, B. S. Yilbas, S Z Shuja Springer, 2013.
5. An introduction to surface alloying of metals, S. Hosamani 2011.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
1. https://nptel.co.in
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22MTT815 Surface Engineering 3 3 0 0 0

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To establish a fundamental understanding of materials and their roles in surface selection
for target applications.
 To introduce the concept of surface engineering and its importance
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Analyze the factors responsible for surface damage by corrosion, wear, and wear
mechanisms.
CO2 Apply the fundamentals of surface engineering.
CO3 Apply the knowledge and grasp of coating deposition concepts.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
a) Weekly submissions/assignments/Quizzes 20%
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: General introduction to surface and bulk, microstructure, properties,
interfaces, defects, importance of substrate, current status of surface engineering, introduction
to tribology, surface degradation by wear and corrosion.
Unit II Surface Degradation by Wear: Friction, wear, lubrication, roles of friction and
lubrication, categories of wear, wear and lubrication mechanisms, wear and lubrication mode,
an overview of lubrication.
Unit III Surface Degradation by Corrosion: Corrosion mechanisms, oxidation and related
concepts, the interaction between wear and corrosion.
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Unit IV Surface Coating Processes: Gaseous state processes – chemical vapor deposition,
physical vapor deposition, Ion and laser beam- assisted deposition and surface treatment;
solution state processes – chemical solution deposition, electrochemical deposition, sol- gel
processing, plasma electrolysis; molten and semi- molten processes – laser surface treatment,
thermal spraying, welding; surface hardening treatment.
Unit V Surface Characterizations: Coating characteristics: surface, thickness, adhesion,
morphology, composition, wettability, residual stress, Property characterization and
evaluation: roughness, thickness, Microhardness & nanoindentation, tribological evaluation,
visual and metallurgical examinations, optical and electron microscopy.
Unit VI Industrial Applications: Sliding bearings, rolling contact bearings, gears, tools for
cutting, tool forming, erosion and scratch- resistant surfaces, magnetic recording devices, etc.

1. Coatings Tribology: Properties, Mechanisms, Techniques, and Applications in Surface
Engineering, K. Holmberg and A. Matthews, Elsevier, UK, 2009.
2. Corrosion Engineering, M.G. Fontana, Tata McGraw- Hill, 3rd ed. (seventh reprint),
2008.
3. Principles and Prevention of Corrosion, D. A. Jones, Prentice- Hall, 1996.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
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ENGINEERING METALS
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Light Metals and
22MTT809 3 3 0 0 0
Alloys
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Principles of Heat Treatment,

Mechanical Working of Metals
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge on processing, microstructure and properties of various important
light metals and alloys being used by mankind today.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the importance of light metals and alloys.
CO2 Correlate the processing, properties and applications of Al and its alloys.
CO3 Distinguish the processing, properties and applications of Mg and its alloys.
CO4 Understand the processing, properties and applications of Ti and its alloys.
CO5 Understand the processing and properties of Be and Li alloys.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: General introduction, production, processing, and properties of light metals and
alloys, applications.
Unit II: Physical and mechanical metallurgy of aluminium and aluminium alloys,
Nomenclature of Al alloys, Classification of aluminium alloys, Wrought and cast aluminium
alloys, Work hardening, Annealing and age hardening of aluminium alloys.
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Unit III: Physical and mechanical metallurgy of magnesium and magnesium alloys, Alloying
behaviour, Classification, Deformation behaviour, Effect of crystallographic texture on
properties.
Unit IV: Physical and mechanical metallurgy of titanium and titanium alloys, Classification
of titanium alloys such as near α, α alloys, α/β alloys, β alloys, Titanium aluminides.
Unit V: Beryllium and Li alloys, Rapid solidification, Future aspects and challenges.

1. Light alloys: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystals, I. J. Polmear, 4th edition, Elsevier,
2006.
2. Physical Foundations of Materials Science, G. Gottstein, 1st edition, Springer, 2004.
3. Engineering Materials and Processes: Titanium, G. Lütjering and J. Williams, 2nd edition,
Springer, 2007.
4. Magnesium Alloys and Technology, K. U. Kainer, 1st edition, Wiley, 2003.
5. ASM Handbook, Volume 9: Metallography and Microstructures, 2020.
6. ASM Handbook, Volume 2A: Aluminium Science and Technology, 2020.
7. ASM Handbook, Volume 2: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-
Purpose Materials, 2020.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Design and
22MTT804 3 3 0 0 0
Development of Steels
PREREQUISITE: Basic Knowledge of Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To know various types of steels, their microstructure and properties.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Identify various types of steel
CO2 Sketch the heat treatment routes to control microstructures
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Design rationales of steels for various engineering applications. Factors influencing
the design of steels. Microstructural aspects of steel for use at low temperatures, high
temperatures, and under corrosive atmosphere.
Unit II: Development of steels for high strength, and high toughness applications requiring
high ballistic properties.
Unit III: Development strategies for cryogenic steels, creep resistant steels. Design of
steels for wear resistant applications, cold-rolled grain-oriented steel (CRGO) & Cold Rolled
Non-Oriented Coil (CRNO).
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Unit IV: Development of high performance steels e.g. TRIP steel and TWIP steels,
interstitial free steels, nitrogen steels and extra low carbon precipitation hardenable steels.
Additive strengthening and toughening of steels. Design of nano grained steels.

1. Principles of Heat Treatment of Steels, G. Krauss, American Society for Metals,1980
2. Advanced steels - The recent Scenario in Steels Science & Technology, Y. Weng, H.
Dong, Springer- Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
3. Physical Metallurgy and Design of Steels, F.B. Pickering, Applied Science Publishers,
1978
4. Heat Treatment, ASM, Metals Handbook: Vol. 4, 9th Ed.
5. ASM, Metals Handbook: Properties and selection, Vol. 1, 10th Ed.
6. The Physical Metallurgy of Steels, William C. Leslie, Hempisphere Publishing
Corporation, 1981.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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22MTT816 Theory of Alloy Design 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Principles of Heat Treatment

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide the students with the knowledge of requirements and theory behind alloy
design.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the requirements of alloy design.
CO2 Analyze different strengthening methods and their applicability.
CO3 Analyze the roles of matrix and second phase on overall properties of a material.
CO4 Understand the theory of alloy design for different applications.
CO5 Identify various technologically important alloys.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Significance of alloy design, Steps in alloy design and toughening, comparative
study of different strengthening methods (Substructure and interface modification, solution
strengthening, precipitation strengthening, dispersion strengthening, composite
strengthening).
Unit II: Single phase, dual phase and multiphase alloys, Effect of matrix on properties of
alloys, Effect of size, shape and distribution of second phase on mechanical properties of
alloys
Unit III: Microstructural engineering and alloy design for improvement of tensile strength,
ductility, toughness, design of high toughness alloys for high temperature and low
temperature applications, Alloys for onshore and off shore applications, Alloys for wear
applications, Alloy for chemical industry.
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Unit IV: Alloy design for fatigue strength, creep strength, fracture strength and corrosion
resistance (Aqueous, Stress).
Unit V: Technologically important alloys: high strength low alloy steel, stainless steel, high
speed steel, maraging steel, and Hadfield manganese steel.

1. Alloy and Microstructural Design, John K. Tien and George S. Ansell (Eds.), Academic
Press, 1st Edition, 1976.
2. Alloy Design, S. Ranganathan, V.S. Arunachalam and R.W. Cahn (Eds.), Indian Academy
of Science, Bangalore, 1981.
3. ASM Handbook, Vo. 1 & 2, Properties and selection: Metals Park, Ohio, 1990.
4. Selection of Materials for Component Design: Source Book, H.E. Boyer (Ed.), American
Society for Metals, Metals Park, Ohio, 1984.
5. Material Selection in Mechanical Design, M.F. Ashby, Pergamon, New York, 1992.
ONLINE RESOURCES:
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Course
Code
Physical Metallurgy of
22MTT813 3 3 0 0 0
Alloy Steels
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To understand the structure- property relationship of alloy steels for engineering
applications
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand various types of alloy steel
CO2 Sketch heat treatment routes to control alloy steel microstructures that will provide
customizable properties to the component for specific engineering applications
CO3 Classify different phase transformations involved in alloy steel
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Advantages of alloy steels over plain carbon steels, classification of alloy steels,
Composition, properties and applications of some low alloy steels. Composition, properties
and applications of some high alloy steels. Strengthening mechanisms in steels. Heat
treatment of alloy steels.
Unit II: Physical metallurgy of alloy tool steels of different varieties, microstructural
variation with heat treatment and its impact on properties and application of steels such as
cold work tool steel, hot work tool steels, water hardening tool steels, shock- resisting tool
steels, and high- speed steels. Physical metallurgy of advanced steel e.g. dual- phase steel, IF
steel, high manganese steel, TRIP steel.
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Unit III: Physical metallurgy of stainless steel and their classification, embrittlement in
ferritic stainless steel, sensitization, and stabilization in austenitic stainless steel; stabilized
austenitic alloys.
Unit IV: Composition, properties and applications of some alloy cast irons.

1. Physical Metallurgy of Steels, William C. Leslie, McGraw Hill, 1981
2. ASM, Metals Handbook: Properties and selection, Volume 1
3. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Sidney H. Avner, McGraw Hill, 2017
4. Engineering Physical Metallurgy and Heat Treatment, Yu M. Lakhtin, Mir Publishers,
1980
5. Physical Metallurgy and The Design of Steels, F.B. Pickering, Applied Science Publishers
Ltd., 1978
6. Cast Iron – Physical and Engineering Properties, H.T. Angus, Butterworths, 2013
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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High Temperature 0
22MTT826 3 3 0 0
Corrosion
PREREQUISITES: Electrometallurgy and Corrosion
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the concept of high- temperature corrosion.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the fundamental aspects of high- temperature corrosion.

CO2 Select materials based on the high- temperature service conditions and application
region.
CO3 Understand high- temperature oxidation behavior of pure metals and alloys.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: General introduction to corrosion, definition of high- temperature
corrosion, high- temperature corrosion phenomena, high- temperature materials, corrosive
environments, high- temperature corrosion encountered in different application areas.
Unit II High- Temperature Electrochemistry: Electrochemical nature of molten salt
corrosion, single potential of an electrode, equilibrium diagrams, Tafel relationship,
polarization, electrochemical nature of metal oxidation, current- potential measurements on
solid electrodes.
Unit III Oxidation of Metals and Alloys: Oxidation of pure metals at high temperatures,
kinetics of oxide scale formation, systems with significant oxygen solubility’s in the metal,
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and crack- forming systems, growth law – linear and parabolic, Pilling-Bed worth ratio.
Oxidation of alloys, classification of reaction types, noble parent with base alloying elements,
base parent with base alloying elements, protective oxide forming alloys (iron and nickel-
based).
Unit IV Corrosion in Various Environments: High- temperature corrosion in sulfur-
containing environments: metal- sulfur reactions, sulfidation kinetics, hot corrosion, type 1
and type II hot corrosion, basic and acidic fluxing. High- temperature corrosion in alkali and
halogen- containing environments: metal- alkali and halogen reactions, cyclic chlorine
corrosion, corrosion in molten salts and carbonates. High- temperature corrosion in carbon
and nitrogen- containing environments: alloy resistance to carburization, metal dusting,
mechanisms of metal dusting, and prevention mechanisms against metal dusting, internal
nitridation, and the effect of internal nitridation on mechanical properties. Effect of hydrogen
and water vapor on high- temperature corrosion of metals.
Unit V Case Studies: Metallurgical Industries.

1. High Temperature Corrosion, P. Kofstad, Elsevier Applied Science, 1988.
2. Corrosion and Oxidation of Metals, U. R. Evans, Arnold Publ., London, 1981.
3. Corrosion Engineering, M.G. Fontana, Tata McGraw- Hill, 3rd ed. (seventh reprint),
2008.
4. Introduction to High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion, A.S. Khanna, ASM
International, Materials Park, Ohio, 2002.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
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22MTT808 Fracture and Failure 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Mechanical behavior of materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop an in- depth understanding of the fundamentals of fracture mechanics and
their historical prospects.
 To familiarize the students with various tools used to characterize the fracture behaviour
of materials.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand fracture and failure modes and their significance in materials
evaluation.
CO2 Analyze the crack behaviour in different loading conditions.
CO3 Understand the practical aspect of failure analysis.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Basic Concepts in Fracture Mechanics - The geometry of stress and
strain, elastic deformation, plastic, and elasto-plastic deformation, the concept of catastrophic
failure.
Unit II Failure: Definition and explanation of the term failure, Fundamental causes of
failure, type- I and type- II failure, stress- concentration factor, defect tolerance approach.
Unit III Fracture parameters: LEFM, Types of fracture, Modes of fracture, Fracture
toughness, concept of stress intensity factor, KIC, J Integral, factors influencing fracture
toughness of engineering alloys.
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Unit IV Fractographic examinations: Fractography, trans-granular and inter-granular

fracture, modes of fracture.
Unit V Modes of fracture and failure: Failure by fatigue, creep, and corrosion, Stress
corrosion cracking. Failure due to faulty selection of materials, heat treatment, nonmetallic
inclusions, and casting defects.

1. Analysis of Metallurgical Failures, Colangelo, V.J., Heiser, F.A., John Wiley & Sons,
Singapore.2012
2. Strength and Fracture of Engineering Solids, Felbeck, David K., Atkins, Anthony G.,
Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs.2008
3. Mechanical Metallurgy, Dieter, George E., Jr; McGraw Hill Book Co., New York. 2017
4. Failure Analysis- Case Histories and Methodology, Naumann, F.K., ASM, Metals Park,
Ohio.2020
5. Failure and its Prevention, American Society for Metals, Metals Handbook, 8th Ed., Vol.
10, ASM, Metals Park, Ohio. 2001
6. Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics, Knott, J.E., Butterworths,London.2003
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
1. Engineering Fracture Mechanics (NPTEL course) by Prof. K. Ramesh, IITM.
2. Fracture, Fatigue and Failure (NPTEL course) by Prof. I. Sen, IIT Kharagpur
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Course
Code
Fatigue, Fracture and 0
22MTT807 3 3 0 0
Creep
PREREQUISITES: Mechanical behavior of Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop an understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue, fracture and creep.
 To familiarized with the deformation aspect of engineering components.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand fatigue, fracture and creep and their significance in materials design.
CO2 Evaluate critically the relevance of S- N curve, C- M plot, KIC, J- integral and
LMP parameters.
CO3 Understand damage mechanisms under both cyclic and creep loading.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Cyclic loading, stress- concentration, high cycle fatigue (HCF),
Basquin equation, S- N curve, effect of stress ratio and mean stress on HCF damage, design
against HCF, low cycle fatigue (LCF).
Unit II Cyclic deformation mechanisms: C-M relationship, significance of C-M plot,

cyclic hardening and softening mechanisms, cyclic stress- strain curve, fatigue damage
mechanisms, Paris law of fatigue crack growth, fretting.
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Unit III Fundamental of fracture: Different modes of fracture, Griffith theory of fracture,
stress- concentration factor, Linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), concept of fracture
toughness, KIC, J Integral, factors influencing fracture toughness of engineering alloys.
Unit IV Creep and related damage mechanisms: Creep of crystalline solids, role of
temperature and stress on creep, Equi- cohesive temperature, creep and creep rate curves,
Creep testing of engineering alloys, creep- deformation mechanisms, Nabarro- Herring and
Coble creep, deformation mechanism maps, LMP parameter, Super plasticity.

1. Mechanical Metallurgy, Dieter, George E., Jr; McGraw Hill Book Co., New York., 2017
2. Failure and its Prevention, American Society for Metals, Metals Handbook, 8th Ed., Vol.
10, ASM, Metals Park, Ohio,1998.
3. Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics, Knott, J.E., Butterworths,London.,2002
4. The utilization of creep test data in engineering design, Bailey, R. W. Proceedings of the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1935.
5. Callister's Materials Science and Engienering, William D Callister, Wiley India (P) Ltd.,
2007.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Defects and Diffusion in
22MTT803 Crystalline solids 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Mechanical behaviour of materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To familiarize with different types of defects, their interactions and their influence on
properties.
 A survey of various means of characterizing (quantity and quality) defects
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the properties of individual defects.

CO2 Understand about defect interactions.
CO3 Understand about defects in materials and their role in determining properties.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Basic Introduction: Origin and classification of defects, Basics of crystallography,
crystal structures, crystal symmetry, thermodynamics and mechanics.
Unit II Point Defects: Introduction, origin of point defects, Equilibrium Concentration,
Point defects in metallic and ionic crystals and their interaction, Effects of point defect on
properties with more emphasis on diffusion.
Unit III Line Defects: Introduction, observation of dislocations, Burger vector, dislocation
theory: atomistic, forces between dislocations, energy of dislocations, Jogs, dislocations in
metallic and intermetallic systems, effects of dislocation on properties: focus on plasticity,
Point- line defects interaction.
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Unit IV Planar Defects: Interface thermodynamics, interface structure, classification of

interfaces, glissile / sessile interface, interface migration, grain boundaries and geometrical
relationships, stacking faults, APBs, special boundaries, etc., effects of interfaces on
mechanical and other properties.
Unit V Characterization: Characterization tools used to identify the defects in the materials.

1. Solid State Physics, C. Kittel, Intro to 3rd Ed., Wiley, 1968
2. Point Defects in Metals, C. Damask and G. J. Dienes; 1st ed., Gordon and Breach, 1963
3. Diffusion in Solids, P.G. Shewmon; 2nd ed., TMS, 1989
4. Introduction to dislocations, D. Hull and D. J. Bacon: 4th ed., Butterworth- Heinemann,
2001.
5. Interfaces in Crystalline Interfaces, P. Sutton and R. W. Balluffi; 1st ed., Oxford
Univeristy Press, 1995
6. Mechanical Metallurgy, George E. Dieter: Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw- Hill Book
Company, 2017.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
1. Defects in crystalline solids (NPTEL course) by Prof. S Shekhar, IIT Kanpur
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Course
Code
Introduction to
22MTT827 Computational 3 3 0 0 0
Materials Science
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Introduce students to materials modeling and simulation techniques that cover a wide time
and length scales.
 Show how these modeling methods can be used to understand fundamental material
structure, material defects and the relationships between material structure and material
behavior; and
 Develop an understanding of the assumptions and approximations that are involved in the
modeling frameworks at the various time and length scales.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the basis for the simulation techniques, learn how to use computational
modeling, and how to present and interpret the results of simulations
CO2 Understand theories and applications of atomistic scale modeling techniques to
simulate, understand, and predict the properties of materials
CO3 Solve problems in materials science and engineering.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
three components

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to materials modeling and simulation: Modelling and simulation,
scales in materials structure and behavior, how to develop models.
Unit II Basics: Random- walk model of diffusion, bulk diffusion, random walk simulation,
random- walk model for materials. Simulation of finite systems: sum of interacting pairs,
perfect crystals, cutoffs, periodic boundary condition, implementation, long- ranged
potentials.
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Unit III Atoms and Molecules: Electronic structure methods, interatomic potentials,
molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo method, molecular and macromolecular systems,
Dislocation dynamics and Crystal plasticity.
Unit IV Mesoscopic Methods: Kinetic Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo methods at mesoscale,
cellular automata, phase-fields methods, mesoscale dynamics.
Unit V Materials selection and design: Integrated computational materials engineering,

concurrent material design, and material informatics.

1. Introduction to Computational Materials Science; Richard Lesar, Material Research
Society, Cambridge University Press, 2018.
2. Handbook of Materials Modelling, S. Yip, Springer, 2005.
3. Numerical Methods for Engineers, Santosh K. Gupta, New Age International (P) Limited,
New Delhi, 1998.
ONLINE RESOURCE
1. www.cambridge.org/laser
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ENGINEERING MATERIALS
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22MTT310 Composite Materials 3 3 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 Familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge about composite materials
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand various basic concepts related to composite materials
CO2 Acquire ideas about the various types of composite materials
CO3 Understand role of each component of the composite materials
CO4 Identify various fabrication processes of composite materials
CO5 Understand how to reuse the composite materials after their service life is over
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Definition of composite materials. Advanced composites, Importance
of composites over other materials. Advantages and general characteristics of composite
materials, General requirements of composite materials.
Unit II Matrix, Reinforcement, and Interface: Classification of composites on the basis of
reinforcement and matrix, Form and functions of reinforcement, Functions of matrices.
Dispersion strengthened, particle strengthened and fibre- reinforced composites.
Strengthening mechanisms-discontinuous and continuous fibre composites. Comparison of
above composites. Characteristics and materials of reinforcements and matrices. Testing for
interfacial bond strength.
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Unit III Major composite classes: polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, carbon-
carbon, and intermetallic composites, hybrid composites, laminated composites. Examples of
each class of composites. Role of interfaces in composites, toughening mechanisms in PMCs,
MMCs, and CMCs.
Unit IV Micromechanics and fabrication methods: Micromechanics. Fabrication methods
of PMCs, MMCs and CMCs, Reuse of composites after their service life.
Unit V Recent Advances: Nanocomposites, challenges in the field of composites.

1. Composite Materials: Properties, Non- destructive testing and Repair, Mel M. Schwartz,
Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996
2. Composite Materials – Science & Engineering, K.K. Chawla., Springer- Veslag, New
York, 3rd Ed, 2012
3. Industrial Materials: Polymers, Ceramics and Composites, David A. Colling & Thomas
Vasilos, vol. 2, Prentice Hall, N. Jersey, 1995.
4. Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, F.L. Matthews and R. D. Rawlings,
Chapman and Hall, London, 1994
ONLINE/E RESOURCES:
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Course
Code
Automotive and
22MTT821 3 3 0 0 0
Aerospace Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Provide background on the various types of Materials used in the Automotive and Aerospace
industries
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Familiarize various types of materials used in automotive and aerospace applications
CO2 Correlate the properties and applications of various lightweight materials used in the
automotive and aerospace industries
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Introduction to applications of automotive materials, Aluminium
alloys and Steel for automotive applications, High strength to weight ratio materials for
chasis and body etc., Materials for piston and cylinder assembly, materials for transmission
gears, shaft, cams and valves, materials for heavy duty springs, materials for different types
of bearing, materials for radiator assembly
Unit II Aerospace Materials: Aluminium alloys, Properties, Applications, Titanium alloys,
Properties, Applications, High Strength Steels, Properties, Applications, Additive
manufacturing for fabrication of Aerospace components.
Unit III Composites: Introduction and Classification of Composites, Metal matrix
composites, Polymer matrix composites, Fiber reinforcements, Basic Mechanics of
Composites, Composites for aerospace applications: Fiber reinforced polymer and fiber
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metal laminates (FML), Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), Glass fiber reinforced
polymer (GFRP), Materials for Aerospace components- propeller blades, turbine blades,
space applications.
Unit IV Superalloys: Introduction to Superalloys, Applications, Classification, Nickel based
superalloys, Iron Based superalloys, Cobalt based superalloys, Different phases in
superalloys.

1. Physical Metallurgy of Steels, W.C. Laslie, McGraw Hill, 1981
2. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Sidney H. Avner, McGraw Hill, 2017
3. Fundamentals of Composite Materials, A.K. Shrivastava, Sankalp Publication, 2021
4. Composite Materials: Science and Engineering, Krishan K. Chawla, Springer, 2012
5. Light Alloys: Metallurgy of the Light Metals, I J Polmear, Butterworth- Heinemann,
2017
6. The Superalloys: Fundamentals and Applications, Roger C. Reed, Cambridge University
Press, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES:
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Cre
Course Code Course Title Lecture Tutorial Practical Studio
dits
Properties and
22MTT829 3 3 0 0 0
Processing of Polymers
PREREQUISITES: Basic Knowledge of Physics and Chemistry and basics of engineering

materials
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 Acquire the knowledge about structures, properties, processing and applications of
engineering polymers.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand different types of polymers.
CO2 Correlate the structure, properties and applications of polymers.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to Polymers: Thermoplastics, Thermosets, High- Performance
Polymers, Liquid crystal polymers, Polymer blends & alloys, Shape memory polymers,
Thermoplastic Elastomers, Thermoset Elastomers, Molecular Weight Distributions, roles of
additives, Glass transition temperature.
Unit II Factors Affecting Properties: Effect of chemical composition, types of bonds and
structures on mechanical, thermal, electrical, barrier and rheological properties of polymers.
Effect of molecular weight, cross linking, filler, and additives on transitions temperatures.
Unit III Processing Techniques: Injection Molding, Special Injection Molding Processes
(multi- component Injection Molding, Co- Injection Molding, Gas- Assisted Injection
Molding, Injection- Compression Molding, Reaction Injection Molding, Liquid Silicone
Rubber Injection Molding), Extrusion, Blow Molding, Rotational Molding, Thermoforming,
Calendering, Foaming.
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Unit IV Additive Manufacturing Techniques: Stereo lithography, fused filament

fabrication, Selective laser sintering, other 3D printing techniques etc.
Unit V Applications: Applications of polymers, blends and their composites/
nanocomposites/hybrids for structural, tribology, electronics, aerospace, biomedical field etc.

1. Introduction to Plastics Engineering, Vijay K. Stokes, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK, 2020.
2. Plastics Engineering, 4th Edition, R. J Crawford and P. J Martin. Elsevier, UK. 2020.
3. Material Science of Polymers for Engineers, 3rd Edition, Tim A. Oswald and Georg
Menges., Hanser Publications, Cincinnati, USA, 2012.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Tribological
22MTT830 3 3 0 0 0
Engineering Materials
PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge in material science and engineering
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Provide knowledge on the tribology in material science and engineering
 Provide the knowledge on the importance of material design in tribology
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the scientific and engineering principles underlying tribology of
engineering materials
CO2 Apply and integrate knowledge of material structure and property on the design of
materials suitable for tribological applications
CO3 Understand the engineering principles of surface treatment and lubricants in
tribology
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I: Introduction to tribological processes and tribologically relevant properties of
materials, friction materials and their application. Antifriction/conventional bearing materials,
wear resistant materials. An overview of engineering materials having potential for
tribological application.
Unit II: Characterization of Ferrous and non‐Ferrous materials for tribological
requirements/applications. Surface treatment techniques with applications such as
carburizing, nitriding, induction hardening, hard facing and laser surface treatments.
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Unit III: Surface coating techniques such as electrochemical depositions, anodizing, thermal
spraying, Chemical vapour deposition.
Unit IV: Materials for specific applications e.g. seals, hydraulic components and high
temperature & low temperature (freezing conditions) applications. Evolution and
characteristics of Nano‐materials, functionally graded materials and nanocomposites for
tribological applications.
Unit V: Lubricants and lubrication types: types and properties, additives and their role;
Grease, solid lubricants. Standards, evaluation, testing and selection of lubricants.
Hydrodynamic Lubrication ‐ Elasto hydrodynamic lubrication, Boundary Lubrication ‐ Solid
Lubrication Hydrostatic Lubrication Salvaging and re‐use of lubricants. Critical
environmental problems related to use of lubricants and possible control measures.

1. Engineering Tribology, G.W. Stachowiak, A. W. Batchelor, Butterworth- Heinemann
Ltd; 2nd edition, 2000.
2. Handbook of Micro/Nano Tribology (Mechanics and Materials Science Series) 2nd
Edition, by Bharat Bushan (Editor)CRC Press; 2nd edition, 2020.
3. Principles of Tribology, Shizhu Wen, Ping Huang, Wiley, November 2011.
4. Tribology Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials, Ian Hutchings and Philip
Shipway, Elsevier Science, 2017.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Course
Code
Advanced Solar
22MTT820 Photovoltaic Materials 3 3 0 0 0
and Technologies
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To familiarize and equip the students with basic knowledge about different types 3rd
generation solar cells
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand various basic aspects of solar photovoltaic technology
CO2 Acquire ideas about the solar cells characterizations
CO3 Understand constructional and working principles of different types of 3rd generation
solar cells
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Review and basics of Semiconductor physics, Metallurgy of silicon,
Production of metallurgical and electronic grade Si, Principle of solar energy conversion,
Device Physics of Solar Cells.
Unit II Basics: Solar irradiation measurements, Evaluation of solar cells, Solar cell modules,
Electrical and optical losses, Introduction to 1st and 2nd generations of solar cells and their
advantages and limitations, Potential and drawbacks of current manufacturing technologies,
Economic aspects, Introduction to 3rd generation solar cells.
Unit III Organic solar cells: Fundamentals of organic semiconductors (Bonding,

Conjugation, Hybridization, Electronic structure), Introduction to Organic solar cells, various
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device architectures, Physics of Bulk Hetero-junction (BHJ) solar cells, Morphology and
charge separation in BHJ.
Unit IV Dye- sensitized solar cells: Introduction to Dye- sensitized solar cells (DSSCs),
Fabrication of DSSCs, Design and selection of novel dyes and solid electrolytes materials,
Counter electrode engineering.
Unit V Perovskite solar cells and Recent Advances: Introduction, Fabrication of
perovskite solar cells, Photo physics in perovskite solar cells, Stability in perovskite solar
cells, Lead- free perovskite solar cells, Multiple exciton generation and Quantum dot solar
cells.

1. Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications, Chetan Singh
Solanki, PHI Publications, 3rd Edition, 2015
2. Solar Energy, S.P. Sukhatme, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008
3. Solar Cell Device Physics, Stephen Fonash, Elsevier, 2nd Edition, 2009
ONLINE/E RESOURCES/ Suggested Readings:

2. Semiconductor Devices: Basic Principles, J. Singh, Wiley, 2000
3. Organic Electronics: Materials, Processing, Devices and Applications, CRC Press, 2009
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22MTT823 Ceramics and Glasses 3 3 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Provide the basic knowledge of the processing and design of ceramic materials, glass, glass-
ceramic materials, and binders in terms of both science and engineering
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Identify technically important ceramic and glass materials.
CO2 Understand the basics of the properties of ceramic and glass materials.
CO3 Infer a material with the required properties using characterization techniques.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Ceramics: Definition and scope of ceramics and ceramic materials, classification of
ceramic materials, areas of applications, bonding and structure of various ceramic materials,
crystal structure and defects, polymorphic transformations, raw materials, and defects in
ceramics.
Unit II Glass: Definition, glass structure, difference between glass and crystalline materials,
types and composition of glass, fundamentals of glass formation, Zachariasen rules,
viscosity-based transition points, de-vitrification, glass forming methods, major glass
industries in India and the world, market scenario of the glass industry.
Unit III Glass-Ceramics: Definition, production of glass- ceramics, application of glass
ceramics, types of glass ceramics, photosensitive lithium aluminum silicate, magnesium
aluminum silicate, machinable glass ceramics, bioactive glass ceramics, sintered glass
ceramics, nanoceramics, electronic ceramics, electro- optic ceramics, magnetic ceramics,
ceramic superconductors.
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Unit IV Processing: Powder processing, pre- consolidation, shape forming processes,

fundamental sintering mechanisms, and various advanced sintering techniques.
Unit V Properties: Electrical conductivity, dielectric properties, magnetic properties, optical
properties, thermal properties, and mechanical properties, emphasis on the effects of
composition, microstructure, processing, temperature and atmosphere on these properties.
Unit VI Testing of Ceramics and Glasses: Porosity testing, creep and rupture testing,
cryogenic testing, electrical testing, high temp performance testing, mechanical testing,
metallurgical evaluation, microbiology testing, microstructural analysis, mineralogical
analysis, refractory materials testing, surface analysis.

1. Fundamentals of ceramics, M. W. Barsoum, 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2020.
2. Ceramic Processing, M. N. Rahaman, 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2017.
3. Materials Characterization Techniques, S. Zhang, L. Li and A. Kumar, CRC Press, 2008.
4. Introduction to Ceramics, 2nd edition, W. David Kingery, H. K. Bowen, Donald R.
Uhlmann, Wiley, 1976.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
1. https://nptel.ac.in/
2. www.lucideon.com
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22MTT822 Biomaterials 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Basic Sciences
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Learn characteristics and classification of Biomaterials
 Understand different metals, ceramics and its nanomaterials characteristics as
biomaterials
 Learn polymeric materials and its combinations that could be used as a tissue
replacement implants
 Get familiarized with the concepts of Nano Science and Technology
 Understand the concept of biocompatibility and the methods for biomaterials testing
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand common use of biomaterials as metals, ceramics and polymers and its
chemical structure, properties, and morphology.
CO2 Identify significant gap required to overcome challenges and further development
in metallic and ceramic materials, polymeric materials
CO3 Create combinations of materials that could be used to replace different organs &
tissues of human body.
CO4 Understand the testing standards applied for biomaterials.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components;

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction to Biomaterials: Introduction, historical developments, impact of
biomaterials, biological tissue, implants, safety and efficacy testing. Bulk properties and
surface properties of materials, characterization methods of surface properties of
Biomaterials.
Unit II Metallic and Ceramic Materials: Metallic implants – stainless steels, Co- based
alloys, Ti- based alloys, shape memory alloy, nanostructure metallic implants, degradation
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and corrosion, Ceramics – carbons, alumina, yttria based zirconia, resorbable ceramics,
bioactive ceramics, nanostructured bio ceramics.
Unit III Polymeric Materials: polymers as biomaterials, biodegradable polymers, Bio
polymers: collagen, elastin and chitin. Soft tissue application, medical textiles, materials for
ophthalmology: contact lens, intraocular lens. Membranes for plasma separation and blood
oxygenation. Biological functional materials, grafts and other materials.
Unit IV Testing of Biomaterials: Biocompatibility, blood compatibility and tissue
compatibility tests, Toxicity tests, sensitization, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and special
tests, Invitro and Invivo testing; sterilisation of implants and devices: ETO, gamma radiation,
autoclaving, effects of sterilization.
Unit V Application of Biomaterials: Cardiovascular Applications; Dental implants;
Adhesives and Sealants; Ophthalmologic Applications; Orthopedic Applications; Drug
Delivery System; Sutures; Bioelectrodes; Biomedical Sensors and Biosensors. Materials used
In Medicine: Metals; Polymers; Hydrogels, Bioresorbable and Biodegradable Materials.

1. Biomaterials, Second Edition, Sujata V. Bhatt, Narosa Publishing House, 2005.
2. Functional Materials: Electrical, Dielectric, Electromagnetic, Optical and applications,
Deborah D. L. Chung, World Scientific Pub., Vol. 2, 2010.
3. Functional Materials: Preparation, Processing and Applications, S Banerjee and A. K.
Tyagi, 1st Edition, Elsevier, USA, 2012.
4. Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Schoen, F. J., Ratner, B.
D., Hoffman, A. S., Lemons, J. E, Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2004.
5. Biomaterials: an interfacial approach; Hench, LL, Ethridge, EC, Academic Press, 1982.
6. The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Bronzino, J.D., CRC Press, Germany, 2000.
ONLINE/E RESOURCES
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22MTT812 Nuclear Materials 3 3 0 0 0
PREREQUISITES: Mineral Processing, Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide enough background in nuclear materials and their properties, applications and
safety precautions.
 To gain a working knowledge of the extraction of nuclear materials from their ores.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand about different types of materials used in nuclear reactors.
CO2 Understand the extraction process of nuclear materials.
CO3 Correlate the properties of nuclear materials and their applications.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Introduction: Brief outlines of essential requirements of metals for nuclear energy
programs - Structural, fissile, moderator and control, materials for canning, control rods,
moderators, coolants, pressure vessels, heat exchanging tubing, and shielding, materials
selection, types of reactors, nuclear fission and fusion, radioactive fuel, Indian reactors, and
atomic energy programs.
Unit II Extraction of Nuclear Fuels: Introduction, metallic fuels – Uranium, Plutonium,

Thorium; Minerals and their occurrence in India, extraction of nuclear fuels, properties,
applications, brief introduction of ceramic fuels.
Unit III Extraction of Zirconium and Hafnium: Minerals and their occurrence in India,
preparation of zirconium oxide and hafnium oxide, Kroll process, bimetal reduction,
properties, application, Van-Arkel process.
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Unit IV Extraction of Beryllium: Minerals and their occurrence in India, purification,

properties, applications.
Unit V Safety Measurements: Radioactive wastage, hazardous, and preventions.


1. Extraction and Metallurgy of Uranium, Thorium and Beryllium, RG & Hill, NA Bellamy,
Pergamon Press, 1963.
2. Uranium Production Technology, C. D. Harigton & A.D. Ruchle, Van Nostrand
Publication. Krieger Publishing Company; First Edition, 1959.
3. Extraction of Nuclear and Non- ferrous Metals, S. K. Dutta and D. R. Lodhari, Springer,
2018.
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Course
Code
Design and selection
22MTT824 3 3 0 0 0
of materials
PREREQUISITE: Engineering materials, Mechanical behavior and testing.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 The subject exposes students to the basic parameters for selection of materials and
different classes of materials, manufacturing processes and their properties, applications
of materials.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the importance of materials selection.

CO2 Describe the process flow of manufacturing process.
CO3 Distinguish different design criteria for manufacturing process.
CO4 Describe the case study on design.
CO5 Sketch different failure criteria for safe design of components.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Material Selection in Design: General criteria for material selection, performance
characteristics of materials, materials selection process, design process and materials
selection, economics of materials, recycling and materials selection.
Unit II Materials Properties and Design: Role of crystal structure. Stress – Strain diagram,
design for strength, rigidity. Effect of static strength, stiffness, fracture toughness. Design for
yielding and fracture toughness, fatigue, creep and wear resistance, brittle fracture, corrosion
resistance. Designing with plastics, brittle materials.
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Unit III Manufacturing Considerations in Design: Surface finish, texture and dimensional
tolerances in fitting, interchangeability, selective assembly and geometric tolerance. Selection
of fits and tolerances.
Unit IV Types of design, Design Tools and Materials Data: Design under static loading,
variable loading, eccentric loading, stress concentration. Design examples with shaft design,
spring design and C- frames, Materials and shape – microscopic and microstructural shape
factors – limit to shape efficiency. Comparison of structural sections and materials indices –
case studies.
Unit V Materials Selection: Ashby Method, Case Studies, Multiple Constraints in materials
selection, Multiple Objectives, Role of Materials in Shaping the Product Character.

1. Engineering Design: A materials and processing approach, G.E. Dieter, 4th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2008.
2. Design of Machine Elements, V.B. Bhandari, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw- Hill Education,
2017.
3. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, W.D. Callister, D.G. Rethwisch, 9th
edition, John Wiley, 2013.
4. Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection, K. Budinski, M. Budinski, 9th edition,
PHI Learning Private Limited, 2009.
5. Materials Selection and Design, M.A. Maleque, M.S. Salit, Springer, 2013.
6. Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, M. F. Ashby, Elsevier Science, 2016.
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Electronic and
22MTT825 3 3 0 0 0
Magnetic Materials
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide a fundamental understanding of the electronic and magnetic properties of
materials and to use that understanding in the selection and development of materials for
various engineering applications.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand electronic and magnetic materials.
CO2 Apply the knowledge in manufacturing the ICs based on lithography.
CO3 Describe the magnetic properties of materials.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
three components.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Electronic Materials: Review of electronic materials, types of electronic materials,
application, intrinsic semiconductors, electron and hole concentrations, Fermi energy level,
effect of temperature on Fermi energy, carrier mobility, direct vs. indirect band gap materials,
elemental vs. compound semiconductors, extrinsic semiconductors, doping – p and n- type
semiconductors, carrier concentration and Fermi level as a function of temperature, drift
mobility, light and heavy doping.
Unit II Manufacturing Process of the electronic materials and Wafer Technology:
Crystal growth methods for bulk single crystals - zone melting- refining, leveling - synthesis
of epitaxial films by VPE, PVD, MBE and MOCVD techniques, semiconductor materials,
lithography – wafer technology, basic patterning and surface preparation to exposure, photo
masking, photo resist and their performance factors, etching, dry and wet etching, resistor
stripping, production of silicon - starting applications, antireflective coatings.
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Unit III Specific Electronic Materials: LEDs and solar cell materials, transistors –
MOSFETs, band diagram and channel formation, threshold voltage, I- V characteristics.
Unit IV Magnetic Materials: History of magnetism and magnetic materials, magnetic Unit
s, concepts and terminology, classification of magnetic materials, magnetic domains and
domain structure, magnetic hysteresis, magnetic anisotropy and magnetostriction, theories of
diamagnetism, paramagnetism, theories of ordered magnetism, hard and soft magnetic
materials.
Unit V Specific Magnetic Materials: Magneto- resistive materials, magneto- electric

materials, magneto- elastic materials, materials with shape memory, materials for magnetic
recording, magnetic refrigerant materials, magnetic materials in electric vehicles and hyper
loop trains.

1. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, J. M. D. Coey, Cambridge University Press, 2010.
2. Introduction to Magnetic Materials, B. D. Cullity and C. D. Graham, NY: Wiley- IEEE
Press, 2008.
3. Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, S. O. Kasap, McGraw Hill Education,
2017
4. Semiconductor Materials, Devices and Fabrication, Parasuraman Swaminathan, Wiley
2017
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Course
Code
Advanced Microscopic
22MTT819 3 3 0 0 0
Techniques
PREREQUISITE: Material characterization techniques
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To provide background and details of the various advanced microscopic techniques used
in materials and metallurgical research.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand the working principles of the various microscopic techniques
CO2 Analyse the output from the techniques and correlate with the structure of materials
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
components.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Unit I Light Optical Microscopy: Polarization microscopy, Phase contrast microscopy,
DIC Microscopy and confocal microscopy, Resolution, Magnification
Unit II Diffraction Techniques: X- Ray Diffraction, Electron Diffraction, Ewald Sphere,
Reciprocal space, Stereographic Projections
Unit III Electron Microscopy: Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-
ray spectroscopy (EDS), Wavelength dispersive X- ray spectroscopy (WDS), Electron Back
Scatter Diffraction (EBSD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Unit IV Scanning Probe Microscopy: Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) & atomic
force microscopy (AFM)
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Unit V Spectroscopic Characterization: X- ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X- ray

fluorescence (XRF), Fourier- transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman
spectroscopy

1. Electron Microscopy and Analysis, Peter J Goodhew, John Humphreys, Richard
Beanland, Taylor and Francis, 2000
2. Microstructural Characterization of Materials, David Brandon and Wayne D. Kaplan,
Wiley, 2008
3. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X- ray Microanalysis, Joseph I Goldstein, Springer,
2003
4. Crystallographic Texture of Materials, Satyam Suwas, R K Ray, Springer, 2016
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SEMESTER - I

DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

DETAILS OF THE COURSE:

PREREQUISITES: Basic Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

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PREREQUISITE: Basic Science (10+2 level)

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PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Engineering Materials

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PREREQUISITE: Course: (10+2) Science

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PREREQUISITE: Mineral Processing

Unit III: Hydrometallurgical processes: Principles and types of leaching, Purification of

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PREREQUISITE: Thermodynamics of Materials

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Unit II Kinetics of Corrosion: Rate of carrion, Exchange current density, Polarization,

Unit IV Corrosion prevention: prevention and control by various methods- change of

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PREREQUISITE: Basic Sciences (10+2 level), Introduction to Engineering Materials

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PREREQUISITES: Basic Sciences, Introduction to physical metallurgy

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PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy

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5. Formability test – Erichsen cupping test

6. Study on Creep testing of materials

7. Study on Fatigue testing

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCE BOOKS (Title, Authors, Publisher & Year):

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PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy

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PREREQUISITE: Principles of Mineral Processing

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PREREQUISITE: Basics of fuel, furnaces and refractories

CO1 Analyze the estimation of various properties of fuels and oils.

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3. To determine the proximate analysis of the given coal sample.