NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA – 8

MID-TERM EXAMINATION, 2016

SESSION :: 2015 – 16, SEMESTER : SPRING

B.TECH. :: 4th SEMESTER
Course Name :: Phase Transformation (MM-204) (DEPTT. CODE) :: MM
FULL MARKS :: 30 Duration of Examination :: 2.00 Hours

This question paper contains one page.

Answer Any Three Questions

Figures at the right hand margin indicate marks.
All Parts of a question should be answered at one place.
Q.No. Marks

1. A. Explain the overall transformation kinetics curve of solid state phase 5+3+2=10
transformation considering volume free energy, surface energy, grain
boundaries and defects.

B. Enumerate the shape and significance of TTT curves of eutectoid steel

during pearlite to austenite and austenite to pearlite transformations.

C. How can CCT curve be conceptualized from TTT curve?

2. A. Explain the Hull-Mehl mechanism of pearlitic transformation mechanism 5+3+2=10

and Johnsohn-Mehl equation of pearlitic transformation kinetices

B. What is Zener’s Equation on interlaminar spacing in pearlite structures

and its roles on mechanical properties.

C. Explain the process of austenitization starting from its formation to

complete homogenization for carbon as well as alloy steels.
5+3+2=10
3. A. Enumerate important characteristics of martensitic transformation and
its different morphologies.
B. Explain the mechanism and morphology of upper and lower bainitic
transformation kinetics citing role of carbon diffusivity.
C. How does Bain distortion model help in understanding martensitic
transformation?

4. Write notes 2×5=10

A. Hultgren’s extrapolation
B. Tammann’s curve on nucleation and growth rates
C. Hardness of Fe-C martensite
D. Under-cooling and super-heating
E. Stabilized austenite