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Properties and Treatment of Steel Alloys

The document contains assignment questions related to materials science, focusing on grey cast iron, carbon steel properties, iron-iron carbide diagrams, alloying for high-temperature applications, and the effects of carbon content on steel. It also covers heat treatment processes, TTT diagrams, phases of steel, and the classification of tool steels. The assignments aim to explore the structure, properties, and applications of various steels and cast irons.

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Properties and Treatment of Steel Alloys

The document contains assignment questions related to materials science, focusing on grey cast iron, carbon steel properties, iron-iron carbide diagrams, alloying for high-temperature applications, and the effects of carbon content on steel. It also covers heat treatment processes, TTT diagrams, phases of steel, and the classification of tool steels. The assignments aim to explore the structure, properties, and applications of various steels and cast irons.

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Unit 3 Assignment Question

1. List the applications and characteristics of grey cast iron.


2. Explain the effects of carbon, silicon. Manganese, sulfur on properties of plain carbon steel.
3. Explain the structure and properties of various plain carbon steels?
4. Draw iron-iron carbide diagram. Label all points, lines and important reactions and explain
0.6% C steel, 2.8% C cast iron?
5. Apply the concept of alloying to improve steel for high-temperature applications, and
discuss how this process enhances performance.
6. Describe the carbon content in steel affects its properties.
7. Illustrate the microstructure of White Cast Iron, and explain how its structure affects its
hardness and brittleness.
8. Classify Tool Steels based on their composition and properties, and discuss their uses in
manufacturing industries.
Unit 4 Assignment Question

1. Discuss the construction of TTT diagram their importance.


2. List the need for heat treatment process.
3. Define hardness and hardenability and also list how to measure these properties.
4. Explain about the following phases
a) Bainite b) Toorsite c) Sorbite d) Pearlite e) Martensite
5. Describe the stages of heat treatment. What are the typical processes involved in each
stage?
6. Compare and contrast normalizing and hardening.
7. Define annealing and explain its purpose in heat treatment
8. Illustrate how the choice of heat treatment can influence the lifecycle of a steel product in
practical applications.

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