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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is corrosion? How is it different from erosion? Explain the term passivity
with suitable examples. [8]
(b) Give an account of the oxidation corrosion with relevant chemical equations
involved. [8]
2. Differentiate the following with suitable examples
(a) Cathodic coatings with anodic coatings. [8]
(b) Metal cladding and metal spraying. [8]
3. Present an account of the composition and advantages of the following organic
coatings
(a) Enamels [5]
(b) Distempers [6]
(c) Lacquers. [5]
4. Describe the structure, preparation and uses of
(a) Bakelite [8]
(b) Nylon (6,6) [8]
5. (a) Explain the phenomena of scale and sludge formation in boilers. [8]
(b) Discuss the lime-soda process for softening of hard water. [8]
6. (a) Explain the term “municipal water”. [4]
(b) Summarize the treatment processes used to obtain municipal water. [4]
(c) Calculate the lime and soda in Kgs required to soften 30,000 litres of water
containing CaSO4 = 136 ppm, M gCl2 = 95 ppm, Ca(HCO3 )2 = 162 ppm &
Mg(HCO3 )2 = 73 ppm. [8]
7. (a) Outline the important characteristics of refractories. [8]
(b) Differentiate between the different types of insulating materials. [4]
(c) Explain the use of silicone fluids as insulating materials. [4]
8. Explain the dry process for the manufacture of cement and chemical composition
of cement. [16]
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Code No: RR10104 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is meant by critical humidity? Explain how humidity of the air is the
deciding factor in atmospheric corrosion. [8]
(b) Give an account of the corrosion occurs due to the formation of oxygen con-
centration cell. [8]
2. (a) What is pickling ? Write down the composition of pickling bath used for Zn
and Fe. [4]
(b) Write a brief account on Sherardizing, coloring and chromizing. [12]
5. (a) Define hardness of water. What are the types of hardness present in water.[6]
(b) Name the different units of hardness and explain their interconversion. [5]
(c) What are the disadvantages of hard water when used for steam generation in
boilers. [5]
7. (a) Explain the difference between thermal and electrical insulators. [8]
(b) Write briefly on the applications of these two types of insulators. [8]
(a) Slaking
(b) Setting and hardening of lime.
(c) Plasticity
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Code No: RR10104 Set No. 2
(d) Sand carrying capacity.
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Code No: RR10104 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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2. (a) Give an account of galvanizing of sheet steel and its applications. [8]
(b) What are the uses of inhibitors in the prevention of corrosion? [8]
4. (a) What is the difference between “free radical” and “ionic” addition polymer-
ization? [6]
(b) Write a note on preparation, properties and uses of
i. Bakelite [5]
ii. Urea − Formaldehyde resins. [5]
5. (a) Describe the Hehner?s method for estimating temporary hardness of water.[8]
(b) Outline the Zeolite Process for softening of hard water. [8]
7. (a) Explain the difference between thermal and electrical insulators. [8]
(b) Write briefly on the applications of these two types of insulators. [8]
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Code No: RR10104 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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5. (a) Explain the phenomena of scale and sludge formation in boilers. [8]
(b) Discuss the lime-soda process for softening of hard water. [8]
6. (a) Describe, in brief, the EDTA method to determine the calcium hardness of
water. [8]
(b) Calculate the total hardness of a sample of water in 0 F r and 0 Clarke which
showed the following contents:- [8]
Ca(HCO3 )2 = 16.2 mg/litre; M gCl2 = 9.5 mg/litre; CaSO4 = 13.6 mg/litre;
Mg(HCO3 )2 = 14.6 mg/litre; Organic matter = 12.5 mg/litre; NaCl = 5.85
mg/litre.
7. (a) What are insulators ? How do you classify them ? Explain with suitable
examples. [8]
(b) Write a note on insulating materials. [8]
8. Explain the hardening and setting of cement using the chemical equations. [16]
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