Paper Title: QUESTION BANK for Materials Science (Elec=ve -01)
Paper Code: P 304
Part-A
1. Write a note on structure and its significance in materials sciences
2. Define the following terms: Bond angle, bond length, bond energy
3. Explain the different types of ElasCc materials
4. Discuss the relaxaCon processes using stress-strain graphs for cyclic loading at
different frequencies
5. Explain Brinell and Vickers hardness tesCng methods
6. Explain briefly about creep test
7. What is a phase diagram? Explain the classificaCon of phase diagram with neat,
labelled diagram
8. Write a note on Glass transiCon with example
9. Explain how microstructure in materials influence their macroscopic properCes
10. Explain Voight-Kelvin model for viscoelasCc behaviour
11. Describe magneCc inspecCon and ultrasonic tesCng of materials
12. Explain lever arm principle for binary isomorphous system
13. What is anelasCc behaviour? Discuss briefly
14. Explain the purpose of alloying a material by considering steel as an example
Part-B
Answer any four of the following 4 X 10 = 40
1. Discuss briefly the following
a) van der Waal’s – London interacCon
b) Leonard – Jones potenCal
2. Discuss in detail a) cohesive energy in Ionic crystals b) computaCon of Madelung
constant for NaCl Crystal
3. Write a note on atomic model of ElasCc behaviour
4. Discuss the theory of viscoelasCc behaviour of materials using spring-dashpot model
5. Write a neat, labelled diagram to explain Fe-C phase diagram
6. Explain in detail the classificaCon of heat treatment process using Time-Temperature
TransformaCon (TTT) diagram
7. Explain the construcCon and working principle of Izod and Charpy Impact tesCng
machines
8. Explain in detail the mechanism involved in fracture of material
9. With a neat phase diagram, explain the EutecCc and Eutectoid systems and menCon
phase transformaCon reacCons
10. With a neat sketch explain phase diagram of the Iron – Carbon system.
11. What is annealing? Explain heat treatment process using Cme-temperature-
transformaCon diagrams.
12. Explain the construcCon, working principle, advantages, and disadvantages of
scanning electron microscope
13. Explain in detail the processes of homogenous and heterogenous nucleaCon and
discuss how cloud-seeding is used to induce rain
14. Explain in detail the X-ray radiography and neutron radiography techniques.
15. Explain in detail the working of Scanning Electron Microscope
16. Explain in detail the working of a Transmission Electron Microscope
Part-C
Answer any two of the following 2 X 10 = 20
1. Construct a phase diagram and calculate the degrees of freedom for Bi-Sb alloy at
invariant points, at 140°C and 700°C. [Given MelCng point of Bi = 271.3°C and
melCng point of Sb =630.74°C]
2. A string has a diameter of 1cm and length of 2m. The string is pulled by a force of
200N. Determine the change in length of the string. Young’s modulus of the string is
5×109 N/m2
3. Material A is subjected to Brinell Hardness test for which Brinell Hardness number
was found to be 223 and the same has been performed for Vickers and it is
esCmated to be 227HV. EsCmate the impression depth. Given, for Brinell: Load =
3000Kg, Indenter: 10mm ball, for Vickers: Load =120Kg, Indenter: Diamond pyramid
4. EsCmate the cohesive energy of NaCl from the following data: A 1.748, n =9,
Re = 0.281nm, IonizaCon energy of Na = 5.14eV and electron affinity of Cl = 3.61eV.
5. Construct a binary isomorphous system of any two composiCons say A and B. A melts
at 1000℃ and B melts at 1600℃. Label each region and explain the Gibbs’ phase rule
6. The enthalpy of atomizaCon of diamond is 713KJ/mol. The measured bond energy is
347KJ/mol. How do you explain this difference?
7. Calculate the Brinell hardness number for stainless steel. Given: applied load =
187.5Kg, diameter of indenter =2.5mm, depth of indentaCon = 1.2mm
8. A steel rod has a radius of 10mm and a length of 1.0m. A 100KN force stretches it
along its length. Calculate a) stress b) elongaCon c) strain. Young’s modulus of steel is
200 gigaN/m2