Home Rothery theory - Phase rule, lever rule, Free energy of phase mixture ,Unary systems, Effect of pressure on phase diagrams, Phase Diagrams of Binary, Eutectic, Eutectoid, peritectic, peritectoid systems, Iron carbon equilibrium diagram

Properties, Compositions and uses of Grey cast iron, Malleable iron, SG iron and steel, Properties, Compositions and uses of Aluminium, Copper, Titanium, and Magnesium alloys. Properties of ceramic materials – Al2O3, SiC, Composite materials – Types, Manufacturing Properties and application.

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Introduction; Indentation hardness testing: Brinell, Rockwell, Meyer, Vicker and Knoop hardness testing. Meyer’s law. Micro- and nano-hardness testing. Impact testing with Charpy and Izod specimens. Drop weight testing. Fatigue and creep testing. NDE Methods – Visual, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, Eddy current testing

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