BME303 VTU Notes: Material Science 2022 Scheme PDF

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Material Science and Engineering

BME303

2022 Scheme

Module 1 : Structure of Materials

Introduction: Classification of materials, crystalline and non-crystalline solids, atomic bonding: Ionic Bonding and Metallic bonding.
Crystal Structure: Crystal Lattice, Unit Cell, Planes and directions in a lattice, Planar Atomic Density, Coordination number, atomic Packing Factor of all the Cubic structures and Hexa Close Packed structure. Classification and Coordination of voids, Bragg’s Law.
Imperfections in Solids: Types of imperfections, Point defects: vacancies, interstitials, line defects, 2-D and 3D-defects, Concept of free volume in amorphous solids. Slip, Twinning.

Module 2 : Physical Metallurgy

Alloy Systems: Classification of Solid solutions, Hume- Rothery Rules
Diffusion: Diffusion Mechanisms: Vacancy Diffusion and Interstitial Diffusion, Fick’s laws of diffusion, Factors affecting diffusion.
Phase Diagrams: Gibbs Phase Rule, Solubility limit, phase equilibrium and Phase Diagrams: Isomorphous systems, Invariant Binary Reactions: Eutectic reaction, Eutectoid reaction and Peritectic reaction, Lever Rule, Iron-Carbon Diagram. Effect of common alloying elements in steel. Numerical on Lever rule.

Module 3 : Nucleation and growth

Nucleation and growth: Introduction to homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, critical radius for nucleation.
Heat treatment: Annealing, Normalizing, hardening, Tempering, Nitriding, Cyaniding, Induction Hardening and Flame Hardening, Recent advances in heat treat technology. TTT diagram, Recovery-Recrystallization-Grain Growth. Strengthening mechanisms: Strain hardening, Precipitation hardening (Solid-Solution Strengthening), Grain refinement

Module 4 : Surface coating technologies

Surface coating technologies: Introduction, coating materials, coating technologies, types of coating: Electro-plating, Chemical Vapor Deposition(CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition(PVD), High Velocity Oxy-Fuel Coating, advantages and disadvantages of surface coating.
Powder metallurgy: Introduction, Powder Production Techniques: Different Mechanical methods: Chopping or Cutting, Abrasion methods, Machining methods, Ball Milling and Chemical
method: Chemical reduction method. Characterization of powders (Particle Size & Shape Distribution), Powder Shaping: Particle Packing Modifications, Lubricants & Binders, Powder Compaction & Process, Sintering and Application of Powder Metallurgy.

Module 5 : Engineering Materials and Their Propertie

Engineering Materials and Their Properties: Classification, Ferrous materials: Properties, Compositions and uses of Grey cast iron and steel. Non-Ferrous materials: Properties, Compositions and uses of Copper, Brass, Bronze. Composite materials – Definition, classification, types of matrix materials & reinforcements, Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), Particulate-reinforced and fiber- reinforced composites, Applications of composite materials.
Mechanical and functional properties of Engineering Materials
The Design Process and Materials Data: Types of design, design tools and materials data, processes of obtainingmaterials data, materials databases. Material Selection Charts: Selection criteria for materials, material property Charts, deriving property limits and material indices.

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