1.1 Classification: Metals and non-metals, Ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.

1.2 Crystalline and non-crystalline structures; unit cells, Bravais space lattices, cubic closed pack

      structures, coordination number, miller indices, crystallographic planes and directions.

1.3 Structural imperfections- point, line, planar and volume defects, structure property

      relationship.

1.4 Names of common metals, their alloys and non-metals used in Industry

1.5 Properties of metals and alloys

1.6 Physical properties - Appearance, luster, colour, density and melting point

1.7 Thermal and electrical conductivity

1.8 Corrosion, causes, effects and prevention.

1.9 Study of creep and fatigue.

2.1 Flow diagram for the production of ferrous metals from their ores, constituents of iron, iron

      carbon diagram.

2.2 Classification, composition and uses of cast iron and plain carbon steels. IS, BS and SAE

      Grades

2.3 Effect of alloying elements such as Aluminium, chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese,

      Molybdenum, tungsten, Vanadium, Silicon, Sulphur and Phosphorous on steels.

2.4 Composition, properties, and uses of special steels such as High speed steel, Stainless steels,

      Silicon steels, Heat resistant steels, Spring steel.

2.5 Heat Treatment: Iron-carbon diagram, objectives of heat treatment. Brief description and uses

      with examples of principal heat treatment processes, Annealing, Normalizing, Tempering,

      Hardening, Carburising, Nitriding and Cyaniding and applications, case hardening

5.1 Copper: Properties and uses

5.2 Composition, properties and uses of copper alloys.

5.3 Brasses: Cartridge brass, Nickel silver

5.4 Bronzes: Phosphor bronze, Al-bronze, Mn-bronze, and Gun metal.

5.5 Properties and uses of Aluminium.

5.6 Composition, properties and uses of Al-alloys e.g., Duralumin, Yellow metal, Magnalium

      and Hindalium

5.7 Properties and uses of alloys of lead, tin and magnesium.

5.8 Bearing Metals: Requisite qualities. Composition, properties and uses of white metal bearing,

      copper based bearing metals. Aluminium based bearing metals. Use of nylon/PTFE for

      bushes/bearings, bi-metallic and trimetallic bushes

 6.1 Plastics: Definition, classification of plastics, fibre glass, reinforced plastics. Major applications of various plastics and their uses and grades.

6.2 Composite materials.

6.3 Heat insulating materials: Properties and uses of asbestos, glass wool, thermo Cole, cork, mica.

6.4 Electrical insulating materials. Properties and uses of china clay, leather, bakelite, ebonite,  

      glass wool, rubber, felt.

6.5 Sound insulating materials: Cork, fibre boards.

6.6 Fabrication materials: Wood, plywood, rubber – natural and synthetic, Glass – plate glass,

      toughened glass, safety glass.

6.7 Refractory materials: General characteristics and uses of dolomite, ceramics.

6.8 Protective coating materials: Paints, primers, varnishes, enamels, putti, electroplating

      materials, rubasil, Teflon coating.

6.9 Sealant and adhesives – Application and availability of sealant and adhesives for industrial

      user.

6.10 Smart materials.