Physics of Materials

Failure of classical physics, black body radiation, Planck postulate, early experiments exhibiting quantum effects, Photoelectric effect, Davisson-Garmcr results, Compton shift,

This paper focuses on imparting concepts and awareness to students on physics of materials.

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials

Heterogeneous & homogeneous systems, Extensive & intensive properties, Simple equilibrium, First law of thermodynamics, constant volume & constant pressure processes, Spontaneous

process

This paper aims at equipping the students with the basic knowledge revolving around thermodynamics and kinetics of materials.

Industrial Economics

Definition and scope of engineering economics, demand, supply, cost, competition, national income, inflation, functions of RBI, Indian tax system

The purpose of this paper is to impart the basic knowledge of economic aspects of industries and its applications in metallurgical engineering.

Phase Equilibria in Materials

Iron carbon phase diagram & microstructures of

plain carbon steel & cast iron, Non-equilibrium structures, Binary ceramic systems, Phase rule, Lever rule & free energy of phase mixtures

The objective of this paper is to acquaint the students with phase equilibria in materials.

Fundamentals of Materials Processing

Overview of various processing methods for materials, Solidification processing, moulding

methods,  micro macro segregation in alloys,

The aim of this paper is to familiarize the students with fundamentals of materials processing.

Phase Transformation in Metals

Thermodynamic order of transformations, theory of nucleation -kinetics of homogeneous, transient & heterogeneous nucleation, Theory of thermally activated growth

This paper provides an insight into the fundamentals on phase transformation in metals.