Special Purpose Advanced Alloys
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The official GTU curriculum for Special Purpose Advanced Alloys (subject code DI05021071) as prescribed for Rubber · Semester 5 divides the course into 4 units, covering 11 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05021071)Unit 1 Introduction to Special Purpose Alloys
- 1.1 Definition of special purpose advanced alloys 1.2 Difference between conventional alloys and special purpose alloys 1.3 Role of alloying elements in improving properties such as strength
- corrosion resistance
- oxidation resistance and weight reduction with suitable examples 1.4 Structure–property relationship in advanced alloys with effect of microstructure and phases on strength and corrosion resistance 1.5 Selection of alloys based on strength
- cost and application requirements
Unit 2 High-Temperature and Cryogenic Alloys
- 2.1 Need for high-temperature materials 2.2 Nickel
- cobalt and iron-based superalloys 2.3 Creep resistance
- oxidation resistance and hot corrosion resistance 2.4 Behaviour of metals at low temperature and toughness under cryogenic conditions 2.5 Austenitic stainless steels and nickel alloys used for cryogenic applications 2.6 Applications in turbines
- LNG storage and space
Unit 3 Smart, Nuclear and Energy Alloys
- 3.1 Concept of smart alloys: shape memory effect and superelasticity 3.2 Nitinol (Ni–Ti) alloy: working principle and applications 3.3 Requirements of nuclear materials (high temperature
- radiation resistance) 3.4 Zirconium alloys for nuclear fuel cladding 3.5 Corrosion behaviour and safety aspects in nuclear reactors 3.6 Alloys used in energy applications (batteries and fuel cells) 3.7 Hydrogen storage materials and challenges
Unit 4 Lightweight and Structural Alloys 10 25
- Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Metallurgy Engineering Subject Code: DI05021071 Subject Name: Special Purpose Advanced Alloys 4.1 Need for lightweight materials in engineering applications 4.2 Aluminium alloys: types and applications 4.3 Magnesium alloys: properties and uses 4.4 Titanium alloys: properties and applications 4.5 Strength-to-weight ratio and its importance 4.6 Comparison of lightweight alloys (Al vs Mg vs Ti) 4.7 Applications in aerospace and automotive industries 4.8 Future trends in lightweight and advanced structural alloys