Code No: R05011801 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write notes on classification of instrumental method, based on the physical

properties of the substances.
(b) What are metallurgical raw materials? Explain the importance of quantitative
analysis? [8+8]

2. Write in detail the qualitative analysis of cations. Give suitable examples and
reactions. [16]

3. (a) Explain the procedure for Zn determination in Brass by Gravimetric method.

(b) How is Cu estimated from the Sn-base solders. [8+8]

4. (a) Describe the procedure for determination of Phosphorous in Iron by Gravi-

metric method.
(b) How is the combined carbon estimated by Colorometry technique? [8+8]

5. (a) Define the term : fire assaying. Give examples of metals that are assayed by
this technique.
(b) List any four important assay reagents and their characteristics.
(c) Which type of metallurgical products are generally assayed? [5+5+6]

6. (a) What is the basic disadvantage of visual comparison of colours in colorimetry?

How can it be overcome?
(b) Discuss the basic principle of colorimetry . Explain any one colorimetry tech-
nique used in metallurgical analysis. [8+8]

7. (a) Draw the schematic diagram of a double beam spectrophotometer & explain
the functions of its components.
(b) How is Iron determined by a spectrophotometer method. [8+8]

8. (a) With the help of a Wheatstone bridge circuit, explain measurement of con-
ductivity.
(b) Discuss the basis of conductometric titrations. [10+6]

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Code No: R05011801 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the following with sutiable examples and equations. [16]

(a) Molarity
(b) Normality
(c) Molality
(d) Equivalent weight.
2. Write in detail the qualitative analysis of cations. Give suitable examples and
reactions. [16]
3. (a) Explain the procedure in detail for the estimation of Sb in Solders. [6]
(b) Write a note on Sn estimation for the following cases
i. Solder contains higher amount of Sb & Cu.
ii. Solder contains lower amounts of Sb & Cu. [5+5=10]
4. (a) Explain estimation of Vanadium in alloy steels by Volumetric method.
(b) How do you estimate Nickel in Ferro Alloys by Gravimetric method. [8+8]
5. (a) Define the term : fire assaying. Give examples of metals that are assayed by
this technique.
(b) List any four important assay reagents and their characteristics.
(c) Which type of metallurgical products are generally assayed? [5+5+6]
6. (a) What is the principle of colorimetry?
(b) List the different technique of colorimetry.
(c) Discuss any one technique in detail. [5+5+6]
7. (a) Name three methods used for colorimetric determination of iron and briefly
explain any one of them.
(b) What are the two methods commonly employed for the colorimetric determi-
nation of chloride and briefly explain any one of them. [8+8]
8. (a) With neat curves, discuss measurement of polarographic wave heights.
(b) Write short notes on manual non-recording polarography. [8+8]

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Code No: R05011801 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss various techniques for the preparation for solutions for different metallur-
gical materials. [16]

2. (a) Mention the factors that should be taken into consideration in choosing an
analytical method.
(b) Give the advantages and disadvantages of classical methods of analysis.[8+8]

3. Explain the determination of Zinc in Brasses, Manganese bronzes and Nickel Silvers.
[16]

4. Write notes on the following:

(a) Estimation of Ni in High Cr & High Ni steels by Gravimetric method.

(b) Estimation of Cr in Iron & Steels containing less than 2 % Cr. [8+8]

5. Explain the procedure in detail for the determination of total iron in iron ore by
potassium permanganate method. Give the various important chemical reactions
and the precautions to be considered. [16]

6. (a) Explain fully the various safety precautions to be taken in the use of laboratory
chemicals during the wet chemical method of analysis.
(b) Suggest the various remedies for laboratory accidents and fire precautions.
[9+7]

7. (a) Write short notes on colorimetric titrations with duplication method.

(b) Differentiate between a colorimeter and photo-electric colorimeter? [8+8]

8. (a) With neat curves, discuss measurement of polarographic wave heights.

(b) Write short notes on manual non-recording polarography. [8+8]

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Code No: R05011801 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the general procedures for the dissolution of various types of ores, metals
and alloys. [16]

2. (a) What is a borax bead test? How is it carried out? Give the applications of
this test for qualitative analysis. [7]
(b) Mention the spot test analysis for the following
i. Al
ii. Ni
iii. Mo [3x3=9]

3. How is Copper determined in Brasses, Aluminium Broznes and Nickel Silvers?

[5+6+5]

4. (a) How is Silicon estimated by perchloric acid method.

(b) How do you determine Sulfur in Iron & Steel by gravimetric method? [8+8]

5. Explain with simple sketches the different types of furnaces used in fire assaying.
[16]

6. Explain the following fully:

(a) Aborption coefficient.

(b) Extinction coefficient .
(c) Opacity.
(d) Optical density. [4x4=16]

7. (a) Draw the schematic diagram of a double beam spectrophotometer & explain
the functions of its components.
(b) How is Iron determined by a spectrophotometer method. [8+8]

8. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Commercial polaroghaphs.

(b) Polarographic cells. [8+8]

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