Metallurgy

This course is designed to introduce the students to the fundamental aspects of Metallurgy. The general topics include: atomic and crystal structure emphasizing the bonding in metals; physical, chemical, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties; phases, phase diagrams and phase equilibrium; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys; Steel production and properties including effects of heat treatments; cast irons; plastics, ceramics and composite materials; failures in metals; destructive and non destructive testing. The student is also introduced to the environmental stability of metals. These topics are covered through lectures, lab experiments and assignments. The student will be trained to select and design materials for industrial application. The students will be given lab projects where they have to correlate different properties of steels. They will also be given projects where they are required to refer journals and published data from various industries and research groups and prepare reports.