ML3005 Advanced Metallographic Techniques Syllabus:
ML3005 Advanced Metallographic Techniques Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare the students for
1. Acquiring knowledge on the basic concepts of metallographic techniques
2. Gaining knowledge on surface preparation techniques for microscopic examination
3. Understanding and analysing the microscopic images
4. Getting familiarized with the various field metallographic techniques
5. Acquiring knowledge on colour metallography and having awareness on the safety
UNIT – I INTRODUCTION
Phase contrast microscopy- Polarized Microscopy- Differential Interference Contrast microscopy, Stereomicroscopy – Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope quantitative Near-field Scanning Optical Microscopy , solidification structure of pure metals and alloys, segregation.
UNIT – II SURFACE PREPARATION
Metallographic Sectioning and Specimen Extraction, Mounting of Specimens, Mechanical Grinding and Polishing , Chemical and Electrolytic Polishing , Contrast Enhancement and Etching , Light Microscopy
UNIT – III QUATITATIVE METALLOGRAPHY
Digital Imaging, Quantitative Image Analysis , Quantitative Characterization and Representation of Global Microstructural Geometry , Three-Dimensional Microscopy Computer Modeling of Solidification Microstructures, Monte Carlo (MC) Models, Cellular Automaton (CA) Models.
UNIT – IV FIELD METALLOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
Basic Equipment and Supplies, Planning for Field Metallography, Specimen Preparation, polishing, replication, Applications, Case Studies.
UNIT – V COLOUR METALLAGRAPHY AND SAFETY
Optical Methods for Producing Color, Film Formation and Interference Techniques, Anodizing, Chemical Etching, Tint Etching, Vapor Deposition Methods to Produce Color, laboratory safety, Hazard Communication Standards.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon Completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Prepare the samples for microscopic examination
2. Discuss the various methods adopted for surface preparation
3. Interpret the images obtained under microscope
4. Describe the different field metallographic techniques
5. Do colour metallography and also aware of the lab safety norms.
TEXT BOOKS
1. ASM Handbook, Metallography and Microstructures, Volume 9, ASM international, The Materials Information Company 2004
2. George F. Vander Voort, Metallography, Principles and Practice”, ASM International, 1999.
REFERENCES:
1. R. E. Smallman, R J Bishop, “Modern Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering” Sixth edition, Elsevier Science, 1999
2. R. E. Smallman, K. H. G. Ashbee, Modern Metallography – 1st Edition – Elsevier1966.