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Me294 Labsheet
Me294 Labsheet
Me294 Labsheet
;Subject Outline
Code Number ME-292t
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Name Mqtal I ic Matffials Sessional
Course name
Stage
Duration
for a term (14 week)
Prerequisites
Credit Points
Contact FIr
ME-292 (Introduction to
ryetallicMaterials Sessional) course is designed to provide basic
concept to the students about the Metallic Materials.
Introduction to Metallogiaphic and
Metallographic sample Specimen preparation. Introduction
to study of phase diagrams. To
pro'ride initial rraining in thi: Metallurgical
Miuoscope, Grinder/ polisher machine and
mounting press. !
Aims&Objectives: . .i
Teaching methodsi ,
Lectuies 21 hrs at a term within 07 weeks.
Class Schedule:
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Attendance 'n 5%
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Metallic M terials Sessional
Military Institute of, $6,i&ce & Technology (MIST)
Department of l$echanical Engineering
\48 294
Metallic,Materi'als Sessional
Level-2, Term-II
Contact Hr: 3/2 Credit: 0.75
I. Take one sample from your inrt r.toi *nu identifu your sample by putting on an
identification number.
2. Polish the specimen manually by gtinding on a series of emery papers of
progressively finer grade. To polish at each paper, hold
the paper on top of a glass
sheet with one hand while rubding it e specimen with the other hand using
moderate pressure, back and forth across the abrasive surface in one direction
only. This creates a series of patallel scratches or grind marks
on the specimen.
3' It is naturally very important to avoid the transfer of loose abrasive particles
from
one paper to another. There before ptoceeding to the next
finer paper clean
thoroughly the loose abrasive par"tiqles from the specimen
and from the hands.
Clean each paper carefully before irse tg protect the quality
of the polishing job.
1' During grinding on the next finer paper, hold the specimen in
such a way that the
new, finer set of scratches will be approximately perpendicular
to the existing set
of scratches.
5' After completing the paper polishing, cldan the sample thoroughly
with soap water
and show it to the instructor. He will check its finish and indicate
whether you
may proceed to rhe final polishirrg step. .
6' Place some alumina powder or,r top of the wet polishing
cloth of the grinding
wheel' Hold the specimen fas$ down on the wheel under
a moderate pressure
slowly move in a direction opposite to the direction of the wheel.
Continue final
polishing until a mirror-finisfi i, obtuined. Hold the specimen
quite stationary
during most of the polishing operatioh. Before leaving the
wheel at the end of the
final fine polishing, rotate the specimen counterto the direction
of wheel rotation
to eliminate streaks caused by diaught of inclusions.
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7' After a'firirror-finish is attained, wash the specimen and the hands
and dry the
specimen surface.
8' Never touch the polished ,ora"*1,,ffih'fingers at any time belause
skin oil and
salt will deposit a film or cause tarnlit, 'either of which will
hide the structure to
be observed :,
9' Etch the specimen with 2 ffi..nt niial. evoid over etching. Under etching is
preferable to over etching. Re-polish till the cloudy film has been removed and
surface is again showing a mirror finjsh Re-etch carefully.
Ask the instructor the
check your etched specimen a1d ad.vile you whether to proceed
to examine it on
the microscope or whether you need$ and etch again.
lolish
10' Examine the optical features of a metallurgical microscope. Draw on it a broken
line to show the path of rays of light from the light source
to the observer,s eye.
I l' Examine the microscope' I.ocate each of its components. Complete
the following
table by listing the magnifiing power of each objective rens
and each eye-piece.
Indicate the total magnifications available on your microscope.
12. study the structure by focusing it by ,going away, from the lens. using the
mechanical stage movements, explore the etched surface,
adjusting the focus, if
necessary, as you go. Practice using both the stage
control knobs simultaneously
to move the specimen in various directions. Locate a good area
to sketoh. If your
specimen does not show a good, clear structure, ask the
instructor to advise you
whether you should re-polish and re-etch.
13. Complete the data sheet.
DATA SHEET
Material: f,
Magnification: Etchant:
Structure:
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Before etching
After etching
Experiment#02
Study of Phase Diagrams.
Phase Diagrams
. Phase
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a Phase transformation
. Change from one phase to another
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state
T Phase boundary
. Boundarybetween phases inaphase diagram
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' Modified Gibbs Phase Rule (for ineompressible systems). Phase diagram usually
constructed for a fixed pressure of 1 atmosphere.
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l. It's gives information only on the constitution of alloys and not on the structural
distribution of the phases.
) The diagram shows only the equilibrium state, whereas alloys in practical use are
rarely in equilibrium.
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Micro-structural changes during solidification
Pure metal
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Solidification (cooling) curves
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L SoHification
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. Tie line can be defined as ths horizontal temperature line parallel to the x-axis
connecting two difference phase region.
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. It is used to deterinine the comBosition of alloy for a particular temperature.
Phase Diagrams; Two metals completely soluble in the liquid & solid states
l0 30 40 50 60 7A 80 100
A oB . B
Composition
Phase Diagrams: Two metals completely soluble in the liquid state & completely
insoluble in the solid state
Ta la
Tie line
Tg
Liquid (L)
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TB
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Solid (S) Eiectic T
A B
(100%)
Composition (weightpercentage) (100%)
Phase Diagrams: Two metals completely soluble in the liquid state but only pargy
soluble in the solid state
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Liquid (L)
Eutectic point
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A*Bn+(A*Bn+B)
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Austenite, (FCC, high formability, high solubility of C, over 2%C can be
dissolved in it, r$rst of heat treatments begin with this single phase). FCC Iron
with much Carbon.Ductile.Ferrite, BCC, stable form of iron below 912 deg.C,
only up to 0.02 wtyo C in solid solution and leads to two phase mixture in most
of steels. It id Iron with a little Carbon. Fairly Soft.
Cementite (iron-carbide), stoichiomotric intermetalic compound, hard, brittle,
exact melting point unknolvn. Hard ceramic material.Currie point Q7A deg. C),
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Proeutectoid Cementite (white)
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or more are cast irons. rr
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ffi
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edges to act as voids and crack
initiation sites.
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+ martensite matrix and iron-carbide). Thin coatings over steel (mill rolls).
il machinability.
Ductile iron with ferrite matrix (top) and pearlite matrix (bottom) at 500X.
{ Spheroidal shape ofthe graphite nodule is achieved in each case.
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treatment by addition
of ferrosilicon (MgFesi)
witt out a
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a Properties:2-lSyoVL'40-g0ksiyieldstrength'60-t20ksitensilestrength'
Attractiveengineeringmaterialdueto:goodductility'highstrength'toughness'
and low melting point
castability'
wear resistance, machinability
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1. steel samples
a.' dead soft steels
b. mild steels
c. medium carbon6teels
d. File steels
Please note
All samples are mounted, grinned and polished, and etched carefully to reveal
microstructures with optr,num clarity. The samples are packed and marked in neat.
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Experiment # 03
MicrostudY of Steels
Objective:
' microsffucture of low carbon steels'
To study the micro constilwnts present in'the
Procedure:
and etch the specimen
1. Obtain a specimert rof steel from the instructor' Polish
accordingtotheproeeduresasusedinthepreviousexperiment.
2. Examinethespecimenonthemicrosoope,usingamagnificationofx400.
Reproduce the frricrostructure, labeling all
microconstituents carefully and neatly'
amounts of the microconstituents present in
your
3. Estimate the approximate relative
content' what will be the
sample. Identify the steel by calculating the oarbon
approximate tensile strength of the steel sample?
questions:
4. Complete the report by answering the following
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DATA SHEET
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Microstructure of showing grains of. . .....
Etched in .. Magnification .......
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Experiment # 04
Heat treatment of steels-1
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Objective
ways of doing it, and to studY the
To understand the reasonslfor'heat treating steels' the
the properties of heat-treated
nature and type of resultant microconstituents that influence
steels.
Procedure:
1. Obtain a specimen of Steel from the instructor for heat treatment'
temperature
Z. Observe the heat treating furnace, the method of heating and measuring
used.
producing the mixture that is to be
3. Study the ingredients and observe the method of
used to control the furnace atmosphere'
4. Observe the method of packing the sample in heat treatment box and then charging
into the furnace.
and time for heating' holding
5. Observe the programming or setting up the temperature
and cooling cycles of heat treatment'
heat treatment process'
6. observe the method of cooling of sample during each
7. Take the heat treated sample and grind and polish it as before to study its
microstructure.
steel and label it'
8. Draw the representative microstructure of the heat treated
questions:
9. complete the report by answering the following
process is important?
Why an accurate teinperature measurement in heat treatment
a.
temperature? Name three
b. which equipment is used in your experiment to measure
other temperature measure devices'
c. Describe the function of each ingredient used to prepare
the heat treatment
mixture.
found in heat treated steel
d. List the names of some common defects that you may
sample.
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Experiment # 05
f Heat Treiffnent of Steels-2
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I Procedure:
l.obtainaspecimenofsteelfiomtheinstructgrforheattreatrnent.
I z.observetheprogrammingorsettingupthetemperatureandtimeforheating,
of hardening treatment'
holding and oooling oyoles
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4. Take one hardened sampre
and temper it at the temperature
indioated'
I 5. Taketheheat-treatedsamplesandgrindandpolishthemasbeforetostudytheir
microstructures.
microstructures and label them'
6. Draw the representative
; answering the following
questions:
7. Complete the report by
of hardening a steel sample?
What is thp prinoiple reason
a)
; b) Indicate why low carbon
steels are not hardened?
of martensitic transformation'
c) List the salient features
; d) Why tempering is necessary
after heat treatment?
tempering?
hardened structure during
e) What happens to the
hardness' what should
be the ProPer
; f) If you want to retain a maximum
temPering temPerature?
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Experiment#CI6'-
Microstudy of Cast Irons-l
Ohjective;
To study the microconstituent! present in the microstructure of grey cast irons and white
cast irons.
l. Obtain two specimens of cast iron from the instructor. Polish the specimen
according to the procedures as used in the first experiment.
2. Examine the specimens under the microscope, both etched and unetched
conditions, using a magnification of X400.'Reproduce the microstructure, labeling
all microconstituents carefully and neatly.
3, Complete the report by answering the following questions:
a) What is the ringe of carbon percentage in cast irons? Why ttrose materials
are named as cast irons?
0 why white cast irons are not used as structural materials? Name some
applications of white cast irons.
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Microstructure of .... . .. .
Microstructure of ...
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Microstudy of Cast Irons-2 (Microstudy
ofMalleable and Ductil" Cast Irons)
Objective:
To study the microconstituerrtl present
in the microstructures of malleable
cast irons and
ductile cast irons.
Procedure:
obtain two specimens of cast iron
, '' from the instructor. porish the specimen
according to the proce{ures as
used in the first experiment.
2. Examine the specimens under
the microscope, both etched and
unetched
a magnification of X400. Reproduce
the microsrructure,
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arr mlcroconstituents carefully
labering
and neatly.
3. Complete the report by answering
the following questions:
a) Indicate the difference, silicon
and manganese contents between
malleable
and ductile cast irons.
b) why cast irons are used as raw
materiar for producing mareabre
irons?
c) Discuss what happens during
first, second and third *u**,
heat treatment. "t**""i**rry
d) Why bull,s eye structure is produced?
e) Indicate the functions ofmagnesium
in producing duct,e iron.
0 whv desulphurization treatment is necessary during ductile
iron production?
g) summarize a comparison
between malleable and ductile
irons about their
quality. d
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Microstructure of
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