M.Tech Curriculum

DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE
COURSE CURRICULA
THE CREDIT STRUCTURE FOR M.TECH. PROGRAMME
Specialization: MM1: Materials Science
CREDITS
Course Work Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Total
Credits
Core Courses 20 6 0 - 26
Electives (**) 12 12 - - 24
Ins. Elective - 6 6 - 12
Lab. Course 5 - - - 5
Seminar - 4 - - 4
R&D Project - - - - -
Communi. Skills +6 - - - +6
Training - - - -
Course Total 37 28 (+6) 06 - 71 +6
Project - 50 * 40 90
Total Credits 37 28 +6 56 40 161 +6
* Registration in II Semester (January)
(**) There are totally 4 courses under this item listed above as “Electives”. Out of these four
courses, the candidate should take two courses that are appearing in the list of
restricted electives of the Department. The other two courses could be taken from the list of open
electives of the department.
(++) This minimum requirement of one elective from outside department could be taken in
any of the four semesters.
Specialization: Materials Science
First Semester
Course Course Name L T P C

No.
MM 651 Thermodynamics of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 738 Physics of Materials 4 0 0 4
(Half semester course to run
in the First Half)
MM 737 Physical Metallurgy 4 0 0 4
in the Second Half)
MM 732 Structural Characterization of Materials 3 0 0 3
in the First Half)
MM733 Mechanical Characterization of Materials 3 0 0 3
or (Half semester course to run
MM734 Electrical Characterization of Materials in the Second Half)
or
Materials Characterization at High
MM735
Temperatures
or
MM729 Characterization of Materials for
Corrosion Control
Restricted Elective I 3 0 0 6
Open Elective I 3 0 0 6
MM 731 Experiments in Advanced Materials 0 1 3 5
Processing
MM 899 Communication and Presentation Skills 1 2 0 6#
Total Credits 37+6
# PP/NP Course , L – Lecture, T – Tutorial, P – Practical, C – Credit
Second Semester
MM 677 Diffusion and Kinetics 3 0 0 6
Restricted Elective II 3 0 0 6
Open Elective II 3 0 0 6
Institute Elective 3 0 0 6
MM 694 Seminar 0 0 0 4
Total Credits 28
Third Semester
Elective (outside dept. course) 3 0 0 6
MM 797 Project Stage-I 50
Total Credits 56
Fourth Semester
MM 798 Project Stage-II 40
List of Restricted Electives - Two courses should be taken from the either Group A or
Group B below in the first year. Students can take two restricted electives in the same
semester if they prefer, without overloading
Group A
No.
MM 685 Electrical and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 720 Organic Semiconductors and Devices 3 0 0 6
MM 674 Materials and Processes for Semiconductor 3 0 0 6
Devices
MM 718 Laser Processing and Nanostructures 3 0 0 6
MM 678 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 723 Thermoelectric Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 719 Introduction to Ab-initio methods in 3 0 0 6
Materials Modeling
MM 747 First principles approach to materials science 3 0 0 6
MM 6002 Principles and Applications of Ferroelectric and 3 0 0 6

Piezoelectric Materials
Group B
No.
MM 730 Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 3 0 0 6

MM 669 Mechanical Behavior of Thin Films 3 0 0 6
MM 725 Tribology of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 658 Fracture and Failure Analysis 3 0 0 6
MM 681 Plastic Deformation and Microstructure 3 0 0 6
Evolution
MM 668 Computational Methods for Metal Forming 3 0 0 6
Analysis
MM 640 Modeling of Microstructural Evolution 2 0 2 6
MM 745 Strengthening Mech. In crystalline solids 2 1 0 6

MM 748 Fatigue of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 753 Micro-mechanics of Thin Films and Small 2 1 0 6
Structures
MM 756 Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical Properties of 3 0 0 6
Steel
MM 758 Science and Technology of Light Alloys and 3 0 0 6
Superalloys
DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE
COURSE CURRICULA
THE CREDIT STRUCTURE FOR M.TECH. PROGRAMME
Specialization: MM2: Process Engineering
CREDITS
Course Work Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Total
Credits
Core Courses 18 6 - 24
Electives (**) 12 12 - - 24
Seminar - 4 - - 4
Communi. Skills - +6 - - +6
Training - - - -
Course Total 35 28(+6) 6 - 69 +6
Project - 50 * 40 90
Total Credits 35 28+6 56 40 159 +6
(**) There are totally 4 courses under this item listed above as “Electives”. Out of these four
courses, the candidate should take two courses that are appearing in the list of restricted electives
of the Department. The other two courses could be taken from the list of open electives of the
department.
(++) This minimum requirement of one elective from outside department could be taken in
any of the four semesters.
Specialization: Process Engineering

First Semester
No.
MM 659 Transport Phenomena 3 0 0 6
(Half Semester Course to run
in the first half)
MM733 Mechanical characterization of materials/ 3 0 0 3
or (Half Semester Course to run
MM734 Electrical characterization of materials/ in the second half)
or
MM735
Temperatures/
or
MM729 Characterization of Materials for
Corrosion Control
Restricted Elective I 3 0 0 6
Open Elective I 3 0 0 6
MM731 Experiments in Advanced Materials 0 1 3 5
Processing
Total Credits 35
Second Semester
Restricted Elective II 3 0 0 6
Open Elective II 3 0 0 6
MM0 899 Communication and Presentation Skills 1 2 0 6#
Total Credits 28 + 6#
Third Semester
Elective (outside dept. course) 3 0 0 6

Total Credits 56
Fourth Semester
List of Restricted Electives:
Two courses must be taken from the following list of courses in the first year. Students can
take two restricted electives in the same semester if they prefer, without overloading.

No.
MM 622 Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6

MM 624 Advanced Concepts in Steel Making 3 0 0 6
MM 642 Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 0 0 6
MM 477 Ceramic Processing Techniques 3 0 0 6
MM 674 Materials and Processes for Semiconductor 3 0 0 6
Devices
MM 680 Welding Science and Technology 3 0 0 6
MM 672 Solidification Processing 3 0 0 6
MM 626 Thermomechanical Processing and Forming of 3 0 0 6
Metals
MM 655 Modeling and Analysis 3 0 0 6
MM 755 Kinetics of high temperature processes 2 1 0 6
MM 6101 Additive Manufacturing with Metals 2 1 0 6
STEEL TECHNOLOGY - COURSE CURRICULA
DETAILED CREDIT STRUCTURE FOR THE M.TECH. PROGRAMME IN

MM3: STEEL TECHNOLOGY
CREDITS
Course Work Sem. I Sem. II Sem. III Sem. IV Total
Credits
Core Courses 24 18 - - 42
Elective (**) 6 6 - - 12
Inst. Electives - 6 - - 6
Outside Dept Courses - - - - 0
Lab. Course 4 4 - - 8
Seminar 4 - - - 4
Communication skills +6 - - - +6
Training - - - - -
Course Total 38 + 6 34 - - 72+6
Project - 50* 40 90
Total Credits 38+6 34 50 40 162+6
(**) These electives need to be taken from the list of electives provided
*** One elective from Restricted elective list and one from Open Electives
****At least one elective must be taken from the restricted elective list.
Specialization: MM 3: Steel Technology
First Semester
No.
MM 621 Advanced Physical and Mechanical 3 0 0 6
Metallurgy
MM732 Structural Characterization of Materials 3 0 0 3
(Half Semester Course to run
in the first half)
MM733 Mechanical characterization of materials 3 0 0 3
or (Half Semester Course to run
MM734 Electrical characterization of materials in the second half)
or
MM735
Temperatures
or
MM729 Characterization of Materials in
Corrosion Control
MM 659 Transport Phenomena 3 0 0 6
Restricted Elective I / Open Elective 3 0 0 6
MM 611 Processing and Characterization of Steel 0 0.5 3 4
(Lab)
MM 899 Communication and Presentation Skills 1 2 0 6#
Total Credits 38+6
Second Semester
MM 622 Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6
MM 624 Advanced Concepts in Steel Making 3 0 0 6
MM 626 Thermomechanical Processing and Forming 3 0 0 6
of Steel
Restricted Elective I/Open elective 3 0 0 6
MM 612 Computational Laboratory 0 0.5 3 4
Total Credits 34
Third Semester
Total Credits 50
Fourth Semester
Restricted electives-
One course must be taken from the following list of courses in the first year. Students can
take two electives in the same semester if they prefer, without overloading

No.
MM 650 Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6

MM730 Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM725 Tribology of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 641 Numerical methods in materials processing 3 0 0 6
MM 642 Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 0 0 6
MM 680 Welding Science and Technology 3 0 0 6
MM 451 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 0 0 6
MM 655 Modeling and Analysis 3 0 0 6
MM 668 Computational methods for metal forming 3 0 0 6
analysis
MM 742 Science and tech. of electric furnace steel 3 0 0 6
making
MM 755 Kinetics of high temperature processes 2 1 0 6
MM749(statistics and probability for material engineers)

ME793( Multi scale Materials Informatics, Discovery and Design)
M.Tech. Programme
MM4- Corrosion Science and Engineering

CREDIT STRUCTURE
CREDITS
Course Work Sem. II
Sem. I (Incl. Sem. III Sem. IV Total Credits
Summer)
Core Courses 3x6=18 6 - - 24
Elective 2x6=12 2x6=12 - - 24
Seminar - 4 - - 04
R&D Project - - - - 00
Communication
- 6 - - 06
Skills (***)
Training - - - - 00
Course Total 34 28+6 6 - 68+6
Project - - 50 40 90
Total Credits 34 28+6 56 40 158+6
(**) No outside department course is proposed as compulsory. However, the candidate may
choose courses from outside the department as a part of the electives in consultation with
the guide.
(***) PP/NP only

Specialization: MM-4 CORROSION SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Semester I
Course Course Name

L T P C
No.
MM 713 Aqueous Corrosion and its Control 3 0 0 6
MM 695 High Temperature Corrosion 3 0 0 6
(Half Semester Course in
the first half)
MM 733 Mechanical characterization of materials
or
MM 734 Electrical characterization of materials
Or 3 0 0 3
(Half Semester Course in
MM 735 Materials Characterization at High Temperatures the second half)
Or
MM 729 Characterization of Materials for Corrosion Control
MM 699 Corrosion Laboratory 0 0 4 4

Restricted Elective-I 3 0 0 6
Open Elective - II 3 0 0 6
Total Credits 34
II Semester
MM 650 Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6

MM 899 Communication and Presentation Skills 1 2 0 6
Restricted Elective - II 3 0 0 6
Open Elective 3 0 0 6
Institute elective 3 0 0 6
Total Credits 28+6
III Semester
Outside Department Elective 3 0 0 6

Total Credits 56
IV Semester
Restricted Electives:

No.
MM 709 Introduction to Surface Engineering of Engg,.matls 3 0 0 6
MM 717 Electrochemical Materials Science 3 0 0 6
MM 712 Advances in Design and Corrosion Control for Industries 3 0 0 6
MM 711 Materials for Corrosion Prevention at High Temperatures 3 0 0 6
MM 726 Corrosion Management and Modeling 3 0 0 6
MM 727 Corrosion in Oil and Gas, refineries & petrochemical 3 0 0 6
Industry
MM 728 Topics in Corrosion Research 3 0 0 6
MM 706 Control of Erosion and Wear in Corrosive Environment 3 0 0 6
Open Electives
MM 725 Tribology of Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 680 Welding Science & Technology 3 0 0 6
MM 453 Engineering Polymers and Composites 3 0 0 6
MM 409 Colloidal & Interfacial science 3 0 0 6
MM 655 Modeling & Analysis 3 0 0 6
MM 730 Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 3 0 0 6
LIST OF OPEN ELECTIVES for MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4
Autumn Semester (July-December) Spring Semester (January-June)
Course Course Name Credit Structure Course Course Name Credit Structure
code Code
L T P C L T P C
MM 451 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 0 0 6 MM 417 Entrepreneurship in Matls.Sci & Engg. 2 1 0 6
MM 621 Advanced Physical and Mechanical 3 0 0 6 MM 477 Ceramic Processing Techniques 3 0 0 6
Metallurgy
MM 630 Mineral Process Engineering 3 0 0 6 MM 6002 Principles and Applications of 3 0 0 6
Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
MM 632 Surface Engineering 3 0 0 6 MM 6004 Machine Learning for Materials 1 2 0 6
Engineering
MM 640 Modeling of Microstructural Evolution 2 1 0 6 MM 6101 Additive Manufacturing with Metals 2 1 0 6
MM 641 Numerical Methods in Materials Processing 3 0 0 6 MM 622 Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6
MM 644 Mathematical methods of Materials 2 1 0 6 MM 624 Advanced Concepts in Steel Making 3 0 0 6
Engineering
MM 651 Thermodynamics of Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 626 Thermomechanical Processing and 3 0 0 6
Forming of Steel
MM 654 Advanced Composites 3 0 0 6 MM 638 Polymer Blends and Composites 3 0 0 6
MM 657 Design and Application of Engineering 3 0 0 6 MM 642 Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 0 0 6
Materials
MM 658 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis 3 0 0 6 MM 650 Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6
MM 659 Transport Phenomena 3 0 0 6 MM 652 Advanced Ceramics 3 0 0 6
MM 672 Solidification Processing 3 0 0 6 MM 655 Modeling and Analysis 3 0 0 6
MM 676 Superconductivity Materials & Applications 3 0 0 6 MM 656 Simulation and Optimization 3 0 0 6
MM 680 Welding Science and Technology 3 0 0 6 MM 668 Computational Methods for Metal 3 0 0 6
Forming Analysis
MM 681 Plastic Deformation and Microstructure 3 0 0 6 MM 669 Mechanical Behaviour of Thin Films 3 0 0 6
Evolution
MM 682 Grain Boundaries and Interfaces 3 0 0 6 MM 670 Powders and Sintered Products 3 0 0 6
MM 685 Electrical and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 674 Materials & Processes for Semiconductor 3 0 0 6
Devices
MM 687 Surface Science and Engineering 3 0 0 6 MM 677 Diffusion and Kinetics 3 0 0 6
MM 709 Introduction to Surface Engineering of 3 0 0 6 MM 678 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6
Engg,.matls
MM 712 Advances in Design and Corrosion Control 3 0 0 6 MM 684 X-Ray Diff. and Electron Microscopy 3 0 0 6
for Industries
MM 713 Aqueous Corrosion and its Control 3 0 0 6 MM 688 Non-Crystalline Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 717 Electrochemical Materials Science 3 0 0 6 MM 691 Topics in Phase Transformation 3 0 0 6
MM 719 Introduction to Ab-initio Methods in 3 0 0 6 MM 695 High Temperature Corrosion 3 0 0 6
Materials Modeling
MM 720 Organic Semiconductors and Devices 3 0 0 6 MM 700 Electrochemical and Materials 6 0 0 6
perspectives in energy storage
MM 722 Molecular Simulations for Materials 2 1 0 6 MM 706 Control of Erosion and Wear in Corrosive 3 0 0 6
Engineering Environment
MM 724 Plasma Processing of Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 711 Materials for Corrosion Prevention at 3 0 0 6
High Temperatures
MM 725 Tribology of Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 716 Nanomaterials for Advanced Electro- 3 0 0 6
chemical Energy Storage and Conversion
MM 726 Corrosion Management and Modeling 3 0 0 6 MM 718 Laser Processing and Nanostructures 3 0 0 6
MM 741 Introduction to silicon manufacturing 2 1 0 6 MM 721 Fatigue, Creep and Superplasticity 2 1 0 6
Technology
MM 745 Strengthening Mech. In crystalline solids 2 1 0 6 MM 723 Thermoelectric Materials 3 0 0 6
MM 747 First Principles approach to Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 727 Corrosion in Oil and Gas, refineries & 3 0 0 6
Science petrochemical Industry
MM 748 Fatigue of Materials 3 0 0 6 MM 728 Topics in Corrosion Research 3 0 0 6
MM 751 Engineering Aspects of 3 0 0 6 MM 739 Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry 3 0 0 6
Desalination(Inst.Elect) and Photocatalysis
MM 755 Kinetics of High Temperature Processess 2 1 0 6 MM 740 Silicon Manufacturing Technology 0 0 3 3
Laboratory
MM730 Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of 3 0 0 6 MM 742 Science and tech. of electric furnace steel 3 0 0 6
Materials making
EE 665 IC Technology 3 0 0 6 MM 743 Multiferroic Materials : Fundamentals 3 0 0 6
and Devices
ME 613 Finite Element Methods 3 0 0 6 MM 746 Concepts and Advanced Polymer Sci. 3 0 0 6
&Engg.
MM 749 Statistics and Probability for Materials 2 1 0 6
Engineers
MM 750 Vibrational Spectroscopy for Materials 3 0 0 6
Scientists (Inst.Elect)
MM 752 Experimental Mechanics of Materials 1 1 2 6
MM 753 Micro-mechanics of Thin Films and 2 1 0 6
Small Structures
MM 754 Sustainable Materials for Water 3 0 0 6
Treatment
MM 756 Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical 3 0 0 6
Properties of Steel
MM 758 Science and Technology of Light Alloys 3 0 0 6
and Superalloys
MM 759 Structure and Defects 3 0 0 6
CE 620 Finite Element Method 3 0 0 6
CH 602 Characterization of Polymers 3 0 0 6
Note :Courses to be taken as open electives should not have already been taken as a core or restricted electives.
COURSE CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTAL COURSES
MM 409: Colloidal and Interfacial Science
Natures of interfaces, Thermodynamics of interfaces, Adsorption and deposition at surfaces and

interfaces, Surface tension, Capillarity and wetting, Surfactants, Micelles, Critical micelle
concentration, Emulsions, Surface activity in emulsions, Stability of emulsions, Demulsification,
Foams, Foam structures, Foam drainage and stability, Foam inhibition and antifoams.
Measurement of surface and interfacial tension, Measurement of contact angle, Fine particles,
Colloid materials, and colloid stability, Clusters, Nanomaterials, Light scattering by small
particles, Self-organization, Interfacial forces and fields, Electrical double layer, Hamaker
constant, DLVO theory, vander-waals forces, Electrostatic, steric and electrosteric stabilization,
Zeta potential, Flocculation, Coagulation, Electrokinetics, and Rheology of dispersions, Porous
materials and membranes, Thin films, Surfactant assisted nanoparticle synthesis, Applications of
colloid and interfacial science.
Texts/References
T. Cosgrove, Colloid Science: Principles, Methods and Applications, Wiley-Blackwell, 2005.

A.W. Adamson and A.P. Gast, Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 6th Ed., Wiley-Interscience,
1997.
P.C. Hiemenz and R. Rajagopalan (Editors), Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, 3rd
Ed., Academic Press, New York, 1997.
J.N. Israelachvili, Intermolecular and Surface Forces, 2nd Ed., Academic Press, New York,
1992.
D.F. Evans and H. Wennerstr303266m, The Colloidal Domain: Where Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, and Technology Meet, 2nd Ed., Wiley-VCH, 1999.
I.D. Morrison and S. Ross, Colloidal Dispersions: Suspensions, Emulsions, and Foams, Wiley,
2002.
M.J. Rosen, Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena, 3rd Ed., Wiley-Interscience, 2004.
MM 451: Instrumentation and Process Control 3 0 0 6
Modelling in mechanical translation, rotary and simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems, one
tank and two tank process, Block diagrams, transfer functions and steady state behaviour of
systems.Dynamic behaviour, transient response and analysis, stability criterion.Types of
controllers on-off, P, PI, PID controllers.Analog computers and their use in simulation and
analysis of control systems.Characteristics of measurements, temperature measurement, flow
measurement, pressure measurement and level measurement.Measurement of force and
torque.Measurement of acceleration. P & ID of typical process case examples in instrumentation
from metallurgical processes.
Texts/References
F.H. Raven, Automatic Control Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition, 1978.

P.Dransfield, Engineering Systems and Automatic Control, Tan Chiang, 1989.
B.C. Nakra and K.K. Chaudhry, Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill,
1985.
D.P. Eckeman, Industrial Instrumentation, Wiley Eastern, 1985.
MM 453: Engineering Polymers & Composites 3 0 0 6
Classification of polymers, Polymerization reactions. Polymer characterization, thermal,

mechanical and electrical properties, polymer crystallinity, structure property correlations in
polymers. Polymer Engineering: Raw materials for production, Polymer processing techniques;
fabrication of special polymer products. Introduction and classification of composite materials,
strengthening mechanisms in composites, Reinforcing materials: fibres, whiskers and particles.
Manufacture of glass fibres, fabrication of fibre reinforced plastics and metal matrix composites.
Properties and application of composites.
Texts/References:
C.M. Hall : Polymer Materials, MacMillan Education Ltd., London 1989.

R.B. Seymour and C.E.Carraher Jr., Polymer Chemistry, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1992.
R.C. Progelhof, Polymer Engineering Principles, Throne Hanser Publ. Munich, 1993.
Modern Plastics Encyclopedia Issue, Modern Plastics, Published yearly.
F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, 011Chapman
& Hall, London ,1994.
MM 474 - Science and Technology of Thin Films 201 6
A. Vacuum components and systems : Need for vacuum, ways to achieve vacuum,
determination of vacuum, dry and vapour pumps, pressure measurement gauges, conductance
and other system design considerations.
B. Thin film deposition techniques: Physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques
including molecular beam epitaxy, laser ablation and hot wire and microwave CVD techniques.
Film contamination, cosine law of deposition, conformal coverage and line of sight deposition.
C. Growth of thin films: Thermodynamic and kinetic considerations of deposition of thin films
by both CVD and PVD. In situ characterization of thin film deposition process.
D. Characterization of thin films: Different methods of thickness measurements, electrical,
optical, chemical and structural property determination.
E. Some important applications of thin films: Hard and decorative coatings, semiconductor thin
films, organic thin films.
Texts/References:
1. Materials science of thin films, M. ohring, Academic press.

2. Vacuum deposition of thin films, L. Holland, Chapman and Hall.
3. Glow discharge processes, B. Chapman, Wiley, New York.
4. Thin film phenomena, K.. Chopra, McGraw Hill, Yew York.
MM 477: Ceramic Processing Techniques 3 0 0 6
Applications of technical ceramics; ceramic compositions, shapes, microstructures; brief

overview of ceramic powder synthesis techniques; Ceramic forming techniques – Powder
compaction (Spray drying, Cold Pressing, Hot Pressing, Hot-isostatic pressing, Spark plasma
sintering), Colloidal Processing (Slip casting, Gel casting, Starch Consolidation casting, Direct
coagulation casting, Tape casting, Screen printing, Electrophoretic deposition, sol-gel coating,
spin coating, centrifugal consolidation, vibroforming), lastic processing of ceramics (Injection
molding, extrusion, rapid prototyping); Brief overview of debinding techniques (Thermal and
solvent assisted); Brief over-view of sintering; Machining of ceramics in the green and sintered
state (Grinding, lapping, milling, turning); Joining of ceramics (ceramic –ceramic, Metal-
ceramic); Case studies; Comments on ceramic manufacturing
Texts/References
Principles of Ceramics Processing, James S. Reed, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons (1995)
- Organic additives and ceramic processing: with applications in powder metallurgy, ink and
paint, D.J. Shanefield, Kluwer Academic Publishers (1999)
- Ceramic processing and sintering, M.N. Rahaman, 2nd Edition, Marcel Dekker (2003)
- Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing, and Use in Design, David Richerson,
CRC Press (November 2005)
MM 611: Processing and Characterization of Steel (Lab.) 0 0.5 3 4
Experiments involving processing, structural characterization and property evaluation of steel. The
topics that would be covered are : Processing: melting and casting, heat treatment, thermo-
mechanical processing, sheet metal forming and welding. Structural characterization: phase
transformation, electron microscopy, crystallography by using modern techniques. Properties:
mechanical properties (like fatigue, fracture toughness, integrity assessment) relating to structure
and processing, corrosion evaluation.
Texts/References:
K. Tien and J.F. Elliott (Eds.), Metallurgical Treatises, Metall. Soc. AIME, 1981.
G.E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed., 1988.
K.W. Andrews, Physical Metallurgy Techniques and Applications, Vol. 1 and 2, George Allen
&Unwin, London, 1973.
E.N. Kaufmann (Ed. in chief), Characterisation of Materials, Vol. 1 and 2, John Wiley and Sons,
New Jersey, 2003.
MM 612: Computational Laboratory 0 0.5 3 4

Examples of computer applications for solving mathematical equations. The lab will involve
development of programs based on numerical methods and statistical techniques for solving variety
of common metallurgical and materials engineering problems. Typical examples: program for
solving system of linear equations; case study based on material and heat balance in a
metallurgical process. Program for regression analysis and curve / function fitting to a given
data set; case study illustrating regression analysis. Program for root finding on non linear
equation; case study for root finding. Program for solving differential equations based on
Rungekutta formulation; case study illustrating use of differential equations; Linear
programming problem
Texts/References:
S.C. Chapra and R.P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Fifth Edition, Tata McGraw-
Hill, New Delhi, 2007.
W.H. Press, S.A. Teukolsky, W.T. Vetterling and B. P. Flannery, Numerical Recipes in C – The
Art of Scientific Computing, 2nd Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1992.
RudraPratap, Getting Started with Matlab, Sixth version, Oxford Univ. Press, 2003.
MM 621: Advanced Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy 3 0 0 6
Microstructure &Properties: solidification and solidification structures, interfaces, crystallographic

texture, residual stress, structure-property relations. Plasticity and work hardening: fundamentals,
stress-strain behavior, fracture, creep & deformation mechanisms. Recovery, recrystallization, grain
growth. Phase transformation: thermodynamic basics, nucleation and growth, spinodal
decomposition, martensitic transformations
Texts/References:
T.H. Courtney, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Ed., 2000.

R.W. Cahn, P. Haasen and E.J. Kramer, (Eds.), Materials Science and Technology: A
Comprehensive Treatment, VCH, Weinheim, Germany, 1993.
R.E. Smallman and A.H.W. Ngan, Physical Metallurgy & Advanced Materials, 7th Ed., Elsevier,
2007.
J.W. Martin, R.D. Doherty and B. Cantor, Stability of Microstructures in Metallic Systems, 2nd
Ed., Cambridge University Press, UK, 1997.
D.A. Porter. and K.E. Easterling, Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, UK, 1986.
C.R. Calladine, Plasticity for Engineers – Theory and Applications, Horwood, Chichester,
England, 2000.
B. Verlinden, J. Driver, I. Samajdar, R.D. Doherty, Thermo-Mechanical Processing of Metallic
Materials, Pergamon Materials Series, Series Ed. R.W. Cahn, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2007.
MM 622: Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6
Thermodynamics of C-O, Fe-O, C-O-Fe and C-O-Fe-H2 systems.Models for gas-solid reaction
kinetics. Blast furnace reactions and process dynamics; models for the blast furnace;
agglomeration: sintering and pelletization –mechanisms; blast furnace aerodynamics;
irregularities.
Direct reduction : gas-based and coal based; reactions in Midrex/Hyl processes, rotary kiln
processes and operational difficulties. Smelting reduction-COREX process.
Advances in processes through term papers.
Texts/References:
J.C. Peacey, W. G. Davenport, The Iron Blast Furnace: Theory and Practice, Pergamon, 1979.
A. Chatterjje, Beyond the Blast Furnace, CRC Press, 1994.
Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel, Vol.1: Ironmaking, 11th Ed., AISE Steel Foundation,
1999.
A. Ghosh and A. Chatterji, Ironmaking and Steelmaking : Theory and Practice, Prentice- Hall
(India), 2008.
MM 624: Advanced Concepts in Steel Making 3 0 0 6
Review of thermo: solutions, change of standard states, activity interaction parameters. Reactor
models: CSTR and plug flow reactors, residence time distributions; Structure and
thermodynamics of slags.
C-O, Si-O, Mn-O reactions, reactions of S and P, sulphide and phosphate capacities. Oxygen
steelmaking: design parameters for vessel and lance, material and heat balances. Process
dynamics, static dynamic and process models, process control. Electric arc furnace: reaction
mechanisms, material and heat balances, equipment design principles.
Ladle metallurgy; Deoxidation: thermodynamic and kinetic analysis, inclusion shape control.
Secondary and alloy steel making: thermo- and kinetic analysis, model building.
Continuous casting: solidification mechanisms and structure, fluid flow and heat transfer in
tundish and strand, physical and mathematical models, understanding defects, recent
developments.
Refractories and phase diagrams.
Texts/References:
Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel, Vol.1: Ironmaking, 11th Ed., AISE Steel Foundation,
1999.
A. Ghosh and A. Chatterji, Ironmaking and Steelmaking: Theory and Practice, Prentice-Hall
(India), 2008.
F.D. Richardson: Physical Chemistry of Melts in Metallurgy, Academic Press, 1974.
T.A. Engh, Principles of Metal Refining, Oxford Univ. Press, 1992.
MM 626: Thermomechanical Processing and Forming of Steel 3 0 0 6
Forming techniques: rolling, extrusion, wire drawing, forging, pilgering, sheet metal forming,
hydroforming, superplastic forming, Defects in TMP: form defects, surface defects, fracture related
defects, strain localizations. Physical simulation of properties: tensile and compression testing, hot
torsion tests, mixed strain path tests, typical formability tests. Case studies: steel for car body, dual
phase and TRIP steel, controlled rolling of HSLA, electrical steel, patented steel wire.
Texts/References:
G. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition,1988.

B. Verlinden, J. Driver, I. Samajdar, R.D. Doherty, Thermo-Mechanical Processing of Metallic
Materials, Pergamon Materials Series, Ed. R.W. Cahn, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2007.
Metals Handbook – Forming and Forging, Vol. 14, 9th Ed., ASM, Ohio, USA, 1988.
S. Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley, 1995.
MM 632: Surface Engineering 3 0 0 6
Importance of surface engineering for materials development.Rationale in selection of surface

engineering methods. Surface preparation techniques for various coating methods. Various
coating techniques: painting, electro and electroless plating, hot-dip coating and thermal spray,
CVD, PVD and coatings and laser and electron beam assisted coatings and processes. Surface
modification through conversion, anodizing, carburizing, nitriding, ion implantation etc.
Continuous coating processes for sheets and coils. Case studies, surface and coating
characterization.
Texts/References:
Amy Forsgren, Corrosion Control through Organic Coatings, Boca Raton: CRC / Taylor &
Francis, 2006.
Surface Engineering, ASM Handbook, Vol. 5, Ohio, 1994.
R. Lambourne and T.A. Strivens, Paint and Surface Coatings, Woodhead Pub., U.K., 1999.
C.G. Munger., Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings, NACE, Houston, 1984.
A.S. Khanna, High Performance Coatings, Woodhead Pub., U.K., 1999.
E. Lang (Ed.), Coatings for High Temperature Application, Applied Sci. Pub., 1983.
J. Biesiek and J. Weber, Electrolytic and Chemical Conversion Coatings, Portcullis, 1976.
F.A. Lowenheim, Electroplating: Fundamentals for Surface Finishing, McGraw-Hill, New York,
1978.
MM 638: Polymer Blends & Composites3 0 0 6
Background & perspective: Terminology, miscibility through specific interactions, phase

equilibria& transitions, phase morphology. Polymer-polymer compatibility: Theoretical aspects,
experimental data, prediction schemes for polymer-polymer compatibility, interfacial agents
(compatibilizers) for polymer blends. Phase separation behaviour of polymer-polymer mixtures:
Upper and lower critical solution temperatures, phase separation. Solid state transition behaviour
of blends: Criteria for miscibility, solid state transition behaviour of polymer blends. Rheology
of polymer blends: Flow behaviour of visco-elastic fluids. Rubber modifications of plastics:
Background, methods of preparation, properties. Mechanical properties of multiphase polymer
blends: Background, modulus-composition dependence, temperature dependence of modulus.
Types of reinforcing materials: Fibers, whiskers & particles, methods of preparation &
properties, nano-materials & their structures. Particulate composites: Processing, structure &
properties. Fiber reinforced composites: Processing, structure & properties. Nanocomposites:
Processing, structure & properties.
Texts/References:
D.R. Paul and S. Newman, Polymer Blends, Vol. 1 & 2, Academic Press, New York, 1978.
L.A. Utacki, Polymer Alloys and Blends: Thermodynamics and Rheology, Hanser Publishers,
New York, 1990.
L.E. Neilsen and R.F. Landel, Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Composites, Marcel
Dekker, New York, 1994.
B.D. Agarwal, L.J. Broutman, Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Wiley, Europe,
1990.
MM 640: Modelling of Microstructural Evolution 2 0 2 6
Numerical preliminaries: spectral and finite difference techniques, Fast Fourier Transforms,
phase field, Monte Carlo and level set methods,
Materials preliminaries: Thermodynamics of phase separation, nucleation and spinodal
mechanisms of phase separation, continuum equations of diffusion
Case studies: phase field models and their implementation for spinodal decomposition,
solidification, and precipitate growth kinetics, Monte Carlo/Potts models and their
implementation for grain growth
Texts/References:
DA Porter and K E Easterling, Phase transformations in metals and alloys, Chapman and Hall,
1981.
K G F Janssens, D Raabe, E Kozeschnik, M A Miodownik, and B Nestler, Computational
materials engineering: an introduction to microstructure evolution, Academic Press, 2007.
K F Riley, M P Hobson and S J Bence, Mathematical methods for physics and engineering: a
comprehensive guide, Cambrdige University Press, 2006.
W H Press, S A Teukolsky, W T Vetterling, and B P Flannary, Numerical recipes in C: The art
of scientific computing, Cambridge University Press, 2007.
GNU Scientific Library -- Reference manual, available online at
http://www.gnu.org/software/gsl/manual/
MM 641: Numerical Methods in Materials Processing 3 0 0 6
Review of basic numerical methods like root finding, numerical integration, solving systems of
equations, multiple linear regression etc. with special emphasis on computer implementation and
applications in materials processing.
Initial and boundary value problems, partial differential equations. Introduction to finite difference
(FDM) and finite element (FEM) methods.
Applications in materials processing: heat transfer and solidification; metal forming processes:
analysis of sheet necking, formability tests and forming limit diagrams (FLD).
Texts/References:
Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers: With Personal
Computer Applications, McGraw-Hill (International Ed.), 1990.
S. Kobayashi, Y.T. Im and T. Altan, Metal Forming and Finite Element Method, Oxford Univ.
Press, New York, 1989.
C.R. Boer, N. Rebelo, H. Rydstad and G. Schroder, Process Modelling of Metal Forming and
Thermomechanical Treatment, Springer-Verlag, 1986.
MM 642: Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 00 6
Introduction to physcial and mathematical modeling, Simple models based on mass and heat
balance for metallurgical processes, Numerical methods for solving conduction and fluid flow
equations, Some case studies on mathematical modelling from iron and steel making will be
discussed such as modelling of blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace, electric arc furnace, ladle
furnace, ingot casting, continuous casting, forging, electroslag refining, sheet metal forming etc.
Some case studies on physical modelling such as ladle furnace, tundish, continous casting etc.
Texts/References:
Engineering in Process Metallurgy, R. I. L. Guthrie, Clarendon Press, 1992

Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Patankar S. V., Hemisphere.Washington. DC, 1980
Secondary Steel Making 302226 Principles and Applications 302226 A. Ghosh. CRC Press, 2001
Relevant journal articles from published literature.
MM 644: Mathematical methods of Materials Engineering 2 1 0 6
Crystal lattice, symmetry operations of a crystal lattice – rotations, reflections and translations
(group operations), matrix representation of symmetry properties.
Reciprocal lattice, diffraction and reciprocal lattice, invariant plane strain.
Ordered structures, static concentration wave representation of ordered structures, diffraction and
concentration waves.
Physical properties and their tensorial and matrix representations, number of independent
variables in property tensors.
Free energy, its constrained optimization, stability criterion, free energy of heterogeneous alloys,
phase diagram construction.
Description of microstructures, five degrees of freedom for 3D grain boundaries, grain
orientations and their represenation by Euler angles and quaternions.
Curvature driven growth, grain growth in 2D, Neumann-Mullins equation, quantitative
stereology
Equations of microstructural evolution – Cahn-Hilliard (CH) and Allen-Cahn (AC) equations,
linearization of CH equation, 1D analytical solution to the CH equation, numerical solutions to
the CH and AC equations using finite difference and Fourier spectral techniques
Micromechanics of defects, equation of mechanical equilibrium, strain fields due to dislocations
and inclusions, eigenstrain, Eshelby problem and its solution using Green's function.
Growth rates of precipitates, stability of microsturctures, and dendritic pattern formation during
solidification.
Texts/References:
K F Riley, M P Hobson and S J Bence, Mathematical methods for physics and engineering: a
comprehensive guide, Cambridge University Press, 2006.
W H Press, S A Teukolsky, W T Vetterling, and B P Flannary, Numerical recipes in C: The art
of scientific computing, Cambridge University Press, 2007.
A G Khachaturyan, Theory of structural transformations in solids, Wiley-Interscience, 1983.
J F Nye, Physical properties of crystals: Their representation by tensors and matrices, Oxford
University Press, 1985.
R Phillips, Crystals, defects and microstructures, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
MM 650: Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6
Requirement of protective coatings, classification of organic, polymeric and inorganic coatings,

conversion coatings, metallic coatings, electrodeposition and electroless coatings. Paint coatings
for corrosion protection, role of resins, pigment, additives and solvents. Application techniques:
Surface preparation and its importance in coating, role of coating selection & design of coating,
failure mechanism , maintenance coatings, industrial paint systems, modern paint coating
systems and specific examples. Coatings for underground pipelines, storage tanks, overhead
pipelines, offshore structures, ship hulls, risers, reinforced bars and concrete structures.Testing
and evaluation.
Texts/References:
Paint and Surface Coatings: Theory and Practice [Hardcover], R Lambourne (Editor), T.A.
Strivens (Editor), Woodhead Publishing; 2nd Edition , 1999.
Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings, C.G. Munger, NACE Pub., Houston, 1984.
Metals Handbook : Volume 5. Surface Cleaning, Finishing, and Coating, ASM Intl; 9th edition,
1982.ASM Handbook, Vol. 5, 1994.
Electrolytic and Chemical Conversion Coatings, J. Biesiek and J. Weber Portcullis, Red Hill
Press, 1976.
Electroplating: Fundamentals of Surface Finishing, F.A. Lowenheim, McGraw-Hill, New York,
1978.
Surface Engineering, Vol.5, ASM International Handbook, Ohio, 1994,
MM 651: Thermodynamics of Materials 3 0 0 6
Simple and composite systems, stable equilibrium states.Adiabatic work interaction, heat
interaction, internal energy, First law. Reversible processes, heat engines, Second law, Theorem
of Clausius, entropy, combined first and second law. Legendre transforms, representations of the
fundamental equation. Equilibrium: extremum principles, membrane, phase and reaction
equilibria. Single phase systems: Thermodynamic relations among variables. Solutions, partial
molal properties, solution models. Phase rule, unary, binary and ternary phase diagrams.
Thermodynamics of phase diagrams. Reacting systems, gas phase reactions, Ellingham
diagrams, Pourbaix diagrams.
Texts/References:
M. Modell and R.C. Reid, Thermodynamics and its Applications, Prentice-Hall, Englewood
Cliffs, New Jersey, 1983.
H.B. Callen, Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatics, Jonh Wiley & Sons, New
York, 1985.
R.T. DeHoff, Thermodynamics in Materials Science, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1993.
MM 652: Advanced Ceramics 3 0 0 6
Introduction to ceramics structures.Point defect equilibria in ceramics.Space charge layers.

Novel techniques in ceramic powder processing – spray pyrolysis, solgel process etc.
Deformation behaviour and toughening of ceramics. Structural ceramics, wear components, high
strength and high temperature strength components, ceramic substrates, ceramic cutting tools,
glasses and ceramics. Ceramic coatings. Ionic conductors, solid electrolytes, fuel cells.
Electronic ceramics.Ceramics for sensors, relaxors and electro-optic applications.High Tc
superconductors.
Texts/References:
W.D. Kingery, H.K. Bowen and D.R. Uhlman, Ceramic Science and Technology, John Wiley
and Sons, Singapore, 1991.
C.J. Brinker, D.E.Clark, and D.R. Ulrich, Better Ceramics through Chemistry, North Holland,
1984.
R.C. Buchanan, Ceramic Materials for Electronics, Marcel Dekker, 1986.
F.F.Y. Wang, Ceramic Fabrication Processes, Academic Press, 1976.
MM 654: Advanced Composites 3 0 0 6
Principles of composites, micromechanics of composites.Various types of reinforcements and

their properties.Role of interfaces. Fabrication of metal matrix composites: insitu, dispersion
hardened, particle, whisker and fibre reinforced; composite coatings by electrodeposition and
spray forming. Fabrication of polymeric and ceramic matrix composites.Mechanical physical
properties of composites.Mechanisms of fracture in composites.Property evaluation and NDT of
composites.Wear and environmental effects in composites.
Texts/References:
Composites, Engineered Materials Handbook, Vol.1, ASM International, Ohio, 1988.

K.K. Chawla, Composite Materials – Science & Engineering, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1987.
F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman &
Hall, London, 1994.
Structure and Properties of Composites, Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 13, VCH,
Weinheim, Germany, 1993.
MM 655: Modeling and Analysis 3 0 0 6
Role of models in process engineering.Model classification.Modeling procedure.Conservative

and constitutive equations. Dynamic models, lumped parameter and distributed parameter
models. Solution strategies.Sensitivity analysis.Data acquisition, analysis and model
validation.Examples from materials processing.
Texts/References:
K.M. Hangos and I.T. Cameron, Process Modeling and Model Analysis, Academic Press,
London, 2001.
R. Aris, Mathematical Modelling Techniques, Dover, New York, 1994.
R. Aris, Mathematical Modelling: A Chemical Engineers Perspective, Academic Press, Florida,
1999.
MM 656: Simulation and Optimization 3 0 0 6
Linear programming models and applications, simplex algorithm for linear

programming.Geometry of simplex algorithm, Duality and sensitivity analysis. One dimensional
minimization, Febonacci, Golden section and Quadratic interpolation methods, Unconstrained
optimization, Univariate, Conjugate direction, gradient projection methods. Experimental
design-orthogonal matrix, Factorial design, Taguchi techniques.Error analysis.Next event
simulation, satistical analysis of results, Monte-carlo simulations, logical and statistical
validity.Simulation of heat and mass flow problems, application to metal forming.Simulation of
tensile testing of materials.
Texts/References:
S.S. Rao, Optimisation – Theory and Applications, Wiley Eastern, 1978.

R.L. Fox, Optimization Method for Engineering Design, Addison-Wesley, 1970.
J.M. KupferSchmind and J.G. Ecker, Introduction to Operations Research, John Wiley & Sons,
1988.
MM 657: Design and Application of Engineering Materials 3 0 0 6
General principles of materials selection and design based on requirements of function, property,
processability and cost.Quantitative methods of materials selection, normalization of properties,
weighting factors, materials performance index.Introduction to design codes, criteria for material
qualification and acceptance for important applications. Introduction and use of materials data
bases, handbooks etc. Illustrative examples of materials selection for aircraft wings, cutting tools,
gas turbine blades, liquid nitrogen containers, artificial hip replacement, automobile value spring
etc.
Texts/References:
N.A. Waterman and M.F. Ashby, the Materials Selector, Vol. I, II and III, Chapman & Hall,
London, 1996.
MM 658: Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis 1 1 2 6
Theory:
Thermodynamics of fracture-Griffith theory
Stability of cracks, Crack resistance curves
Linear elastic fracture mechanics, Irwin and Dugdale plastic zone correction
Standards and testing methods to measure stress intensity factor
Ductile failure, J-integral and CTOD
Fracture mechanisms in metals
Toughening mechanisms in brittle materials and composites
Fracture mechanics of layered/graded structures, and thin films and coatings
Fail-safe design and damage tolerance concepts
Failure Analysis in terms of fatigue, embrittlement, SCC, creep
Reliability Evaluation and Life Extension Design
Practicals:
1. Measure fracture toughness of a metallic bulk sample using LEFM, EPFM and COD (using
DIC).
2. Demonstrate difference between notch (root radius) and pre-crack
3. Demonstrate size (thickness) dependence of fracture toughness and breakdown of plane
strain conditions-any one geometry can be used
4. Demonstrate geometry independence of fracture toughness: Single cantilever bending,
Double Cantilever bending or CT, Single edge notch bending (in 3 and 4 point), Clamped beam
bending, Double edge notched tension
5. Evaluate mode II/mode I ratios in 3 point, 4 point bending-eccentric loading and angled
notches and in CT/tension specimen using angled notches
6. Demonstrate toughening mechanism by 3-D printing 2 phase polymers or architectured
samples
7. Interface fracture testing: 4 point bending of laser cut vs 3D printed vs glued samples
Text/References:
1. T.L. Anderson, Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, CRC Press, Inc.,
1995
2. David Broek, Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Scjtoff & Noordhoff, 1978.
3. Case Histories in Failure Analysis, ASM, Ohio, 1979.
4. Brian Lawn, Fracture of Brittle Solids, Cambridge University Press, 1993.
5. Prashant Kumar, Elements of Fracture Mechanics, McGrawHill Edu, 2009
6. David Broek, The Practical Use of Fracture Mechanics, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1989
MM 659: Transport Phenomena 3 0 0 6

Review of fundamentals in fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer. Introduction to turbulent
flow phenomena. Heat transfer with phase change. A few detailed examples of transport
phenomena applications to materials processing.
Texts/References:
R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart and E.N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, Wiley, 2014.
Frank P. Incropera and David P. Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 5th Ed., John
Wiley & Sons, 2002.
MM 664: Advances in Design and Corrosion Control for Industries 3 0 0 6
Cathodic Protection Engineering: Fundamentals of cathodic protection, types of cathodic

protection systems and anodes. Surveys, design of anode ground beds, life time calculations,
rectifier selection. Stray current corrosion problem and its prevention. Coating for various
cathodically protected structures and their assessment.
Component design consideration, corrosion consideration in fabrication and commissioning,

weld-corrosion, hydrogen damage, materials selection, environmental review in industries,
cooling water system, boiling water systems, inhibitors.Case studies from aerospace, automobile,
oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, paper and pulp industries, nuclear and
thermal power plant.Corrosion of off-shore structures and atmospheric corrosion.Corrosion
monitoring and management. Failure analysis
Texts/References:
Cathodic Protection, J. Morgan, NACE, Houston, 1987.

Control of Pipeline Corrosion, 2nd Ed., A.W. Peabody, NACE International, Houston, 2001.
Corrosion: Environment and Industries, Metals Handbook, Vol. 13c, Park Ohio, 1984, 10th Ed.,
ASM Metals, Ohio, 1987.
Failure Analysis and Prevention, Metals Handbook, Vol. 11, 10Th Ed., Ohio, 2002.
Corrosion: Environment and Industries, vol. 13c, Metals Handbook, Vol. 11, 9th Ed., Ohio, 2006
Techniques for corrosion monitoring, Lietai Yang (Ed), Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge 2008.
Stress corrosion cracking – Theory and Practice, V S Raja and T Shoji (eds); Woodhead
Publishing Limited 2011.
MM 668: Computational Methods for Metal Forming Analysis 3 0 0 6
Description of generalized stress / strain behaviour.Principal quantities; Mohrs circle; Elastic vs.
plastic deformation.
Theories of yielding; Analysis of metal forming processes by ideal work, upper bound and slab
methods. Analytical modeling approach for simulating axi-symmetric deep drawing process.
Concept of formability and forming limit strains.Applications of computational methods for
metal forming analysis. Application of FE based programs for metal forming analysis.
Experimental measurements of loads and strains during tensile and formability testing of variety
of materials (low carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel).
Development of a computation model for tensile test simulation and its validation. Simulation of
tensile and metal forming tests using computational programs based on finite element methods.
Comparison of computed results with the experimentally measured data.
Simulation and validation of industrial metal formed components.
Texts/References:
R.H. Wagoner and L. Chenot, Metal Forming Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
W.F. Hosford and R.M. Caddell, Metal Forming: Mechanics and Metallurgy, 2nd Ed., Prentice-
Hall, 1993.
G.W. Rowe, C.E.N. Sturgess, P. Hartley and I. Pillinger, Finite Element Plasticity and Metal
Forming Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 1991.
C.R. Calladine, Plasticity for Engineers, Ellis Horwood, 1995.
MM 669: Mechanical Behavior of Thin Films 3 0 0 6
Elasticity basics: Stress and strain tensors, tensor transformations, Mohr’s circle representation
of stress and strain, constitutive equations. Origin of stresses in thin films: thermoelastic
mismatch between film and substrate, lattice mismatch in heteroepitaxial films, recrystallization,
phase transformation, incorporation of atoms and chemical reactions. Application of the above
for designing structures with low stresses. Experimental techniques for measuring stresses/strains
in thin films: Substrate curvature; Stoney’s equation, methods for curvature measurement and X-
ray diffraction. Measurement of mechanical properties of thin films - nanoindentation, bulge test,
4-point bend test, and microtensile test. Models for high stresses, strain-hardening rates and
Bauschinger effect in thin films, influence of grain size, film thickness and interfaces.
Texts/References:
L.B. Freund and S. Suresh, Thin Film Materials: Stress, Defect Formation and Surface
Evolution, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
M. Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films, Academic Press, 1992.
G.E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
MM 670: Powders and Sintered Products 3 0 0 6
Preparation of metallic, ceramic and composite powders.Mechanical, solid state and solution,
methods. Powder Characterization:-Particle size, shape. Distribution, surface area, structure,
morphology and composition. Shape Forming: Uniaxial and isostatic compaction, extrusion,
injection moulding, tape forming, slip casting and sol-gel casting etc. Powder coating on
substrates. Flame and plasma spraying, electrophoresis, electrodeposition, sol-gel coating etc.
Sintering: Solid state sintering, liquid phase sintering, reaction sintering, hot pressing, hot
isostatic pressing and self propagating combustion sintering.
Texts/References:
W.D. Kingery, H.K. Bowen and D.R. Uhlmann, Ceramic Science & Technology, John Wiley &
Sons, Singapore, 1991.
F.F.Y. Wang, Ceramic Fabrication Processes, Academic Press, 1976.
I. Jenkins and J. Wood, Powder Metallurgy: An Overview, Institute of Metals, London, 1991.
R.M. German, Powder Metallurgy Science, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, New
Jersey, 1984.
MM 672: Solidification Processing 3 0 0 6
Introduction to solidification, rapid solidification, Methods of rapid solidification, rapid

quenching, bulk undercooling, Structure and properties of liquid, kinetics of liquid state,
Nucleation-basic concept, steady state nucleation, Undercooled liquid properties,
thermodynamics, kinetic parameters. Crystal Growth, growth equation, growth under rapid
solidification, pure elements and dilute alloys (collision limited growth), microstructural
modification, absolute stability, microstructural modification, absolute stability, solute trapping,
eutectic solidification, peritectic solidification, Metastable phase diagrams, construction of
principles, Metallic glasses or amorphous materials, criteria for glass formation, TTT and CCT
curves for glass formation, Overview applications.
Texts/References:
W. Kurz and D.J. Fisher, Fundamentals of Solidification, Trans. Tech. Pub., Switzerland, 1984.
M.C. Flemings, Solidification Processing, McGraw-Hill, New York 1974.
International Materials Reviews, Materials Science & Engineering, ActaMaterialia-Journals.
MM 674: Materials and Processes for Semiconductor Devices 3 0 0 6
Elemental and compound semiconductor materials, structural, electronic and optical properties.
Theory of basic processing techniques: crystal growth, diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation,
rapid thermal processing, epitaxy, chemical vapour deposition, physical vapour deposition,
metallization, the physics and chemistry of nonequilibrium plasmas and plasma etching.
The interrelationship between material properties, fabrication techniques and device
performance.
Texts/References:
S. Cambell, The Science & Engineering of Microelectronic Fabrication, Oxford, 1996.

S.K. Ghandi, VLSI Fabrication Principles, 2nd Ed., Wiley, 1994.
J.L. Vossen and W. Kern, Thin Film Processes, Academic Press, 1978.
S.P. Mauraka and M.C. Peckerar, Electronic Materials Science and Technology, Academic
Press, 1989.
MM 676: Superconductivity, Materials and Applications 3 0 0 6
Introduction to superconductivity, Meissner effect, Type-I and type-II superconductors,

Correlation between TC , JC and BC. Basic concepts, Coherence length and penetation
depth.Alloy and high TC oxide superconductors. Mono- and multilayered cuprates. Structure,
processing, properties and applications.Organic superconductors.Superconducting
magnets.Josephson junctions.SQUID.Magnetic levitation.
Texts/References:
A.C. Rose-Innes and E.H. Rhoderick, Introduction to Superconductivity, Pergamon Press, 1994.
C.M. Srivastava and C. Srinivasan, Science of Engineering Materials, New Age Pub., New
Delhi, 1998.
C.P. Pool Jr., H.A. Farach and R.J. Creswick, Superconductivity, Academic Press, 1995.
J.W. Lynn, High Temperature Superconductivity, Springer-Verlag, 1990.
MM 677: Diffusion and Kinetics 3 0 0 6
Introduction.Ficks laws of diffusion. Analytical and numerical solutions.Diffusion in semi-

infinite, finite and composite media.Chemical Kinetics.Order of reactions.Homogeneous
reactions.Heterogeneous reactions Adsorption, gas-solid reactions. Examples: Carburisation,
Diffusion in semiconductors, Diffusion through a stagnant gas film, Diffusion in thin films and
multilayers, reactions in CVD processes, oxidation, reduction, decomposition etc.
Atomistic models of diffusion. Random walk model.Diffusion mechanisms.Kirkendall
effect.Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.Grain growth and coarsening. TTT diagrams.
Precipitation.Spinoidal decomposition.Diffusion in ionic solids.Diffusion along surfaces and
interfaces.Sintering of particles.
Texts/References:
J. Crank, Mathematics of Diffusion, Oxford University Press, 2nd Ed., 1979.

J.M. Smith, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed., 1981.
P. Shewmon, Diffusion in Solids, Minerals, Metals & Materials Soc., 1989.
R.J. Borg and G.J. Dienes, Introduction to Solid State Diffusion, Academic Press, 1997.
R.W. Balluffi, S.M. Allen and W.C. Carter, Kinetics of Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
MM 678: Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6
Magnetic order, Weiss molecular field, magnetism in metals and insulators, exchange and
superexchange, magnetic anisotropy and magnetostriction, domain and domain walls, magnetic
hysteresis and superparamagnetism. Soft and hard magnetic oxides (spinel, garnet, hexaferrite
and perovskite), structure properties relations, soft and hard magnetic alloys and their properties,
dc, low frequency, RF, microwave and recording applications of oxides and alloys, colossal
magnetoresistance, and unconventional applications. Synthesis of single crystal, polycrystalline,
nano size and amorphous magnetic materials, specific characterisation techniques for magnetic
materials.
Texts/References:
B.D. Cullity, Introduction to Magnetic Materials, Addison-Wesley Pub., California, London,

1972.
A. Goldman, Modern Ferrite Technology, Van Nostrand, New York, 1990.
C.M. Srinivastava and C. Srinivasan, Science of Engineering Materials, New Age Pub., New
Delhi, 1998.
J.P. Jakubovics, Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Institute of Materials, London, 1994.
D. Jiles, Introduction to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Chapman & Hall, London, 1991.
MM 680: Welding Science and Technology 3 0 0 6
• Overview of welding processes, study of welding arc characteristics, metal transfer

during arc welding, heat flow during welding, gas-metal and slag-metal reactions. Fluid
flow and metal evaporation in welding. Solid state joining processes and Brazing.
• Weld thermal cycles and residual stresses.
• Basic concepts of solidification and weld metal solidification. Phase transformations in
the fusion zone, heat affected zone
( HAZ) and partially melted zone (PMZ). Phenomena of hot-cracking and cold cracking.
• Application of above principles to welding of carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels
and aluminum alloys.
• Weld assessment and testing.
Texts/References:
• Welding Metallurgy by Sindo Kou, John Wiley, 2003.

• Principles of Welding by R. W. Messler, Wiley-VCH, 2004.
• Metallurgy of Welding by J. F. Lancaster, Springer, 1983.
• Introduction to the Physical Metallurgy of welding by K. Easterling, Butterworth and
Heinemann, 1992.
• Fundamentals of Welding Metallurgy by H. Granjon, Woodhead, 1991.
• Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steel, Nickel base alloys by J. C.
Lippold and D.J. Kotecki, Wiley-Interscience, 2005.
• Welding Metal hand book (Vol1,Vol2, Vol3 and Vol 4) Published by AWS.
MM 681: Plastic Deformation and Microstructure Evolution 3 0 0 6
Molecular theory of deformation kinetics.Rate theory of plastic deformation.Micromechanistic

approach for deformation behaviour of single crystals and polycrystals.Low temperature
deformation of metals and other crystalline solids.Dynamic strain ageing, creep, internal
stress.Deformation of intermetallic compounds.Substructural evolution at large strains.Recovery,
recrystallization and grain growth during high temperature deformation. Formation of cell
boundaries, slip in a cell structure and composite model of time dependent flow.
Texts/References:
R.W. Cahn, P. Hassen and E.J. Kramer (Eds.), Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 6, Plastic
Deformation and Fracture of Materials, H. Mughrabi (Vol. Ed.), VCH, 1993.
G.Krauss (Ed.), Deformation, Processing and Structure, ASM, 1984.
S.Krausz and H.Eyring, Deformation Kinetics, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1975.
T.N. Baker (Ed.,), Yield, Flow and Fracture of Polycrystals, Applied Science Pub., 1983.
R.J. Arsenault (Ed.), Plastic Deformation of Materials: Treatise on Materials Science and
Technology, Vol. 6, Academic Press, 1975.
MM 682: Grain Boundaries and Interfaces 3 0 0 6
Phenomenology of solid interfaces and solid interfacial energies.Structural models for grain- and
interphase-boundaries.Determination of interfacial energies.Interfacial characterization.Grain
boundary segregation.Role of interfacial phenomena in deformation and failure of
materials.Interfacial phenomena in thin films and composite materials.
Texts/References:
L.E. Murr, Interfacial Phenomena in Metals and Alloys, Addison-Wesley, 1975.

G.A. Chadwick and D.A. Smith (Eds.), Grain Boundary Structure and Properties, Academic
Press, 1976.
R.W. Balluffi, Grain Boundary Structure and Kinetics, ASM, Ohio, 1980.
M.E. Kassner and T.G. Langdon (Guest Eds.), Mater.Sci. Eng., Vol. A166, 1993.
MM 684: X-Ray Diffraction and Electron Microscopy 3 0 0 6
Introduction to X-rays, filters. Atomic scattering factors and structure factor.Intensity

calculations.Reciprocal lattice.Ewaldspehre construction.Techniques for structure
determination.Point groups.Space groups.Systematic absences due to symmetry
elements.Wyckoff notation.Fourier series methods. Phase problem. Patterson function. Heavy
atom methods.Anamolous scattering.Finite size effects.Intensity distribution in reciprocal
space.Particle size determination for polycrystalline samples.
Introduction to electron microscopy, electrons and their interactions with the specimen,
electron diffraction.TEM-construction, contrast mechanisms and some applications.Analytical
microscopy.SEM.
Texts/References:
L.C. Azaroff, Elements of X-ray Crystallography, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1968.

F.D. Bloss, Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York,
1971.
G. Thomas and M.T. Goringe, Transmission Electron Microscopy of Materials, John Wiley &
Sons, New York, 1979.
M.V. Heimendahl, Electron Microscopy of Materials - An Introduction, Academic Press, 1980.
MM 685: Electrical and Magnetic Materials 3 0 0 6
Free electron theory, Brillouin zones, Energy bands. Magnetic order, Hund’s rules, direct and
superexchange interactions.Preparation and characterization of elemental, compound,
polycrystalline, single crystal and amorphous semiconductors.Preparation, characterization and
properties of BaTiO3, PLZT, PMN ceramics.Relaxors. Hysteresis loops and factors influencing
them. Chemical and microstructural aspects of ferrites & processing.Superconductors.
Texts/References:
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1996.
B.G. Streetman and S. Banerjee, Solid State Electronic Devices, 5th Ed., Pretince-Hall, New
Delhi, 1999.
A. Goldman, Modern Ferrite Technology, Van Nostrand, New York, 1990.
M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Addison-Wesley, 1993 (Indian print – 2002).
MM 687: Surface Science and Engineering 3 0 0 6
Theory of surface reconstructions, electronic properties of surfaces, interfaces and

overlayers.Characterisation of surfaces by photons, electrons and ions as probes.The effect of
substrate surface structure on the overlayer properties.Theoretical and experimental evaluation of
surface energies, solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces-surface potentials, colloids, sedimentation,
adsorption and reaction on surfaces.Damage of the surfaces by corrosion and wear. Wear
mechanisms and categories of wear. Surface modifications by diffusion, heat treatment and by
coatings, Surface Processing laser, electrons and ions.
Texts/References:
M. Prutton, Surface Physics, 2nd Ed., Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1983.

A.W. Adamson, Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 3rd Ed., Wiley, 1976.
K.G. Budinski, Surface Engineering for Wear Resistance, Prentice-Hall, 1988.
K.H. ZumGahr, Microstructure and Wear of Materials, Elsevier, 1987.
MM 688: Noncrystalline Materials 3 0 0 6
Network structure of various oxide glasses, Stevel’s parameters and kinetic criterion of glass
formation.Role of oxides in glass composition. Melting, refining and forming of oxide glasses.
Viscoelastic behaviour and mechanical properties.Thermal, dielectric and optical properties of
glasses.Coloured and photosensitive glasses; glass fibre technology.Glass-ceramics and glasses
for electronic applications.
Preparation of metallic glasses by rapid solidification.Synthesis of amorphous alloys by
mechanical alloying.Properties and applications of amorphous alloys.Microcrystalline and
nanocrystalline materials.
Texts/References:
H. Scholze, Glass: Nature, Structure and Properties, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1991.
J. Zarzycki, Glasses and the Vitreous State, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1991.
S.J. Schneider Jr., Ceramics and Glasses, Engineered Materials Handbook, Vol. 4, ASM Intl.,
Ohio, 1991.
F.H. Froes and S.J. Savage (Eds.), Processing of Structural Metals by Rapid Solidification, ASM
Pub., Ohio, 1987.
• H.H. Liebermann (Ed), Rapidly Solidified Alloys, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1993.
• E. Artz and L. Schultz (Eds.), New Materials by Mechanical Alloying Techniques, Deutsche
Gesellschaft fur Metalkunde (DGM), Germany, 1989.
MM 691: Topics in Phase Transformations 3 0 0 6
Gibbs free energy composition diagrams. Analysis and synthesis of phase diagrams.Solid-solid
nucleation theory. Interface and diffusion controlled growth. Thermodynamics and kinetics of
phase separation.Order-disorder transformations.Crystallography of martensitic
transformation.Transformations in rapidly solidified alloys and glasses. Phase stability in
advanced ceramics. High pressure phase transformations. Phase transformations in steels.
Texts/References:
H.I. Aaronson (Ed.), Lectures on the Theory of Phase Transformations, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ,
2001.
J.W. Christian, Theory of Transformations in Metals and Alloys (Part I + Part II), Pergamon
Press, 2002.
P. Haasen (Ed.), Phase Transformations in Materials, VCH Pub., New York, 1991.
A.G. Khachaturyan, Theory of Structural Transformations in Solids, Wiley Interscience, 1983.
A.M. Alper, Phase Diagrams: Material Science and Technology, Vol. 6, Academic Press, 1978.
MM 695: High Temperature Corrosion 3 0 0 6
Low temperature vs high temperature corrosion.Introduction to oxidation, thermodynamics of

gas/metal reaction, stability of oxides/sulphides.Ellingham diagrams; oxidation kinetics – linear,
parabolic, cubic, logarithmic rate laws, Wagner’s theory of oxidation. Types of oxidation:
general oxidation, selective oxidation, internal oxidation, breakaway and catastrophic oxidation;
defects in oxides (p&n type), Wagner Hauffe Rules, Kroger Vink notations; oxidation
vssulphidation, hot-corrosion, oxidation of important metals and alloys; Use of electro-optical
techniques in assessing oxidation damage and understanding oxidation mechanism. Practical
examples of high temperature oxidation – power plants, gas turbines, petrochemical plants etc.
Texts/References:
High Temperature Corrosion, Per Kofstad, Springer; 1st edition, 1988.Corrosion and Oxidation
of Metals, U.R. Evans, Arnold Publication., London, 1981.
Introduction to Oxidation of Metals, N. Birks, G.H. Meier and Frederick S. Pettit Cambridge
University Press; 2nd edition, 2009.Introduction to High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion,
A.S. Khanna, ASM International, 2002.
MM 705: Characterization of Materials for Corrosion Control 3 0 0 6
Mechanisms of various corrosion scale formation, thick layer and thin layer. Chemical analysis,
Principles and method of analysis of various electron optical techniques: optical microscopy,
SEM, EDAX, EPMA, SIMS, AES/ESCA, XRD, TEM, X-ray fluorescence, atomic force
microscopy. Use of these techniques to analyse corrosion products, insitu corrosion scale
analysis.Analysis of passive layers, thin tarnishing layers.Examples of analysis from corrosion
case histories.
Texts/References:
Materials Characterization, Metals Handbook Vol. 10, ASM, Ohio, 1994.

D. Cullity, Elements of X-ray Diffraction, Prentice Hall, 2001.
J.J. Hren, J.I. Goldstein (Eds.), Introduction to Analytical Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press,
New York, 1979.
MM 706: Control of Erosion and Wear in Corrosive Environment 3 0 0 6
Principles of friction and wear, Mechanism of adhesive and abrasive, corrosion and erosive
wear.Rebinder effect Fretting and fatigue, fundamentals of erosion and erosion-corrosion and
corrosion resistance, requirements for high temperature coatings, principles of CVD, PVD,
plasma spraying, carburizing, and nitriding, ion implantation, laser surface alloying, life
prediction of coated surface, economic consideration and future coatings requirements.
Texts/References:
Friction, Lubrication and Wear Technology, Vol. 18, 9th Ed., ASM Metals Handbook, Ohio,
1992.
Tribology-Friction & Wear of Engineering Materials, I.M. Hutchings, Edward Arnold – Great
Britain, 1992.
MM 709: Introduction to Surface Engineering 3 0 0 6
Concept in Surface Engineering, surface properties vs bulk properties, chemistry and physics of
surfaces surface phenomenon, surface diffusion, surface energy, surface structure, interface and
its characteristics, design of surface layers based on mathematical modeling. Concept of surface
stability, interaction with environment, criteria of surface modification by changing surface
properties, and by changing surface composition, various methods of surface modification,
surface hardening, surface with better conductivity, UV resistance, Different methods of
coatings, conventional, PVD/CVD, thermal spray laser based and ion-beam based methods.
Principle of various methods of surface characterization and surface properties determination.
Text/References:
Surface Engineering of Metals - Principles, Equipments, Technologies, T. Burakowski and

Wierzchon, CRC Press, Boca Raton, London, New York, Washington, 1999.
Surface Engineering, Vol.5, ASM International Handbook, Ohio, 1994.
Materials & Surface Engineering, J. Paulo Davim, Woodhead publication, 2012.
Advances in laser materials processing technology: Technology, research and application,
Jonathan Lawrence (Editor), Juan Pou (Editor), David Low (Editor), EhsanToyserkani (Editor),
Woodhead publication, 2010.
MM 711: Materials for Corrosion Prevention at High Temperatures 3 0 0 6
Choice of materials based on their mechanical strength, creep, fatigue and toughness. Corrosion
and mechanical properties synergism.Microstructural stability and corrosion resistance.
General properties and application of various steels, stainless steels, superalloys, ODS alloys,
rapidly solidified materials, single crystals, intermetallics, refractories and composite materials.
Need for protective coatings at high temperature, Diffusion coatings, PVD and CVD coatings, ,
electron beam coatings, laser glazing and laser alloying.
Texts/References:
• Research and Development of High Temperature Materials for Industry, E. Bullock et al,
Elsevier Science, 1989.
• Analysis of High Temperature Materials, O. Van Der Biest, Elsevier Science
Ltd1983.Coatings for High Temperature Applications, (Ed) E. Lang, , Applied Science
Publishers, 1983.
MM 713: Aqueous Corrosion and its Control 3 0 0 6
Importance and cost of corrosion, thermodynamics of corrosion, passivation, Pourbaix diagram,

mixed potential theory of corrosion and its application to understand the influence of oxidizers,
effect of velocity of the medium, galvanic corrosion: area relationship in both active and passive
states of metals. Computation of corrosion rate.
Different forms of corrosion and their control viz., uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion,
selective leaching, crevice corrosion, filliform corrosion, pitting corrosion, intergranular
corrosion, erosion corrosion, fretting damage, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue,
hydrogen embrittlement and microbes induced corrosion.
Corrosion testing procedures, inhibitors, cathodic protection, anodic protection, materials
selection.
Texts/References:
Corrosion Engineering, 3rd Ed., Mars G. Fontana, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1987.

Corrosion and its Control, 3rd Ed., H.H. Uhlig and R.W. Revie, John Wiley, Singapore, 1991.
Stress corrosion cracking – Theory and Practice, V.S. Raja and T. Shoji (eds); Woodhead
Publishing Limited, Oxford, 2011.
MM 716: Nanomaterials for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

3 0 0 6
Brief introduction to nanomaterials.Overview of the basic characteristic differences between

nanomaterials and more conventional materials.Brief overview of the electrochemical interfaces
at the nano-level (in more general terms). Overview of the various types and architectures of
nanomaterials with relevance to applications in energy storage/conversion devices (including
carbon nanostructures, oxide nanostructures, metallic nanostructures, polymer nanostructures,
nanocomposites, various 0D, 1D, 2D, 3D nano-architectures).
Introduction to the working principles and importance of advanced electrochemical energy

storage and conversion devices (Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells). Materials
characteristics/properties required for use as electrode and electrolyte materials (covering aspects
right from effects of crystal structures, crystallographic orientations, effects of different
dimensions at different scales, overview of the effects of nanoscaled dimensions,
dimensional/structural stability during operation, surface areas/properties, issues related to
diffusivity, relevant mechanical and physical properties including electrical conductivity).
Advantages of nanomaterials with respect to such characteristics as well as special beneficial

aspects of nanostructured materials (improvements in the relevant material properties and
concomitantly performance in terms of energy densities, power/rate capabilities, cycle life,
design considerations, safety aspects and other relevant details). Problems associated with the
synthesis of nanomaterials and their use in electrochemical energy storage/conversion devices
and ways to overcome such limitations
Nanomaterials presently in use in the energy storage/conversion devices. Potential nanomaterials

and nanostructures deemed to further enhance the functionalities significantly. Current state and
necessities for continuing fundamental research on fabricating/designing nanomaterials for such
applications
Text/References:
Leite, Edson Roberto (Ed.), Nanostructured materials for electrochemical energy production and
storage, Springer, New York (2009)
E.Buck; Washington, DC, Fundamental studies connected with electrochemical energy storage,
NASA (1975)
W. Wakihara, and O. Yamamoto (eds), Lithium Ion Batteries—Fundamentals and Performance
Kodansha-Wiley-VCH, Weinheim (1998)
B. E. Conway, Electrochemical Supercapacitors, Kluwer Academic/PlenumNew York (1999)
SupramaniamSrinivasan, Fuel cells: from fundamentals to applications, Springer Science +
Business Media, New York (2006)
MM 717: Electrochemical Materials Science 3 0 0 6
The scope of electrochemistry in development of advanced materials and devices. i) Structure of

metals, single crystal surfaces, metal & semiconductor band structure ii) Electrochemical cell,
Electrode potential, Standard electrode potential, Thermodynamics of electrochemical reaction,
Nernst equation, Reference electrode, Pourbiax diagram, electrochemical efficiency.
The electrode-solution interface: Ideally polarizable electrodes ; The Gouy–Chapman theory,
The Helmholtz capacity; The potential of zero charge; The semiconductor-electrolyte interface;
Potential profile and band bending; Thermodynamics of electrode-electrolyte interface;
Electrochemical kinetics: Polarization, Butler – Volmer equation, Tafel equation, Linear
polarization, Mass transport effect.
Electrochemical processing of Materials: Scope, state-of-the-art and opportunity. Overview of
electrochemical processing methods.Electrodeposition, principles & mechanism, nucleation and
growth, Microstructure Control of Plated Films, Additives, Electrodeposition of alloy,
Electrodeposition of metal and semiconductor nanostructures, electrodeposition into
template.Electroless deposition. UPD, EPD, Applications in semiconductor and magnetic
recording industry and corrosion protection.
Electrochemical Atomic Layer Epitaxy (ECALE); Electrochemical dissolution: principle of
electrochemical dissolution of metals, formation and properties of anodic Porous Alumina, AAT
synthesis of nanowires and nanotubes, Anodization of semiconductors, nanoporous metals and
semiconductor electrodes, porous Si, TiO2& ZnO2; Aqueous Processing of Metals: Electrowinning and
Electrorefining
Electrochechemical devices: Principle and operation of energy storage and conversion devices.
Efficiency of electrochemical devises, factors affecting efficiency of electrochemical devices,
Electrochemical capacitor, principle and operations; Fuel cell, types of fuel cell, Battery, Dye
sensitized solar cell, Materials requirement for electrochemical devices, Electrochemical sensors
and actuators, detection principles, sensitivity, factors affecting sensitivity, examples and
biosensors. Electrocatalyst.
Text/References:
Fundamentals of Electrochemistry, Vladimir S. Bagotsky (Ed), 2nd Edition.John A. Wiley &

Sons.
Electrochemistry for Materials Science, WalfriedPlieth; 1st Edition, Elsevier Science , 2008.
Nanostructured Materials in Electrochemistry, Ali Eftekhari, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
KGaA, 2008.
MM 718: Laser Processing and Nanostructures 3 0 0 6
Fundamentals of Laser, Continuous and pulsed Laser concept, Laser safety and best practices,
Fundamentals of Laser Material Interactions,
Introduction to Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Semiconducting and metallic nanoparticles,
Synthesis/fabrication techniques of Nanomaterials, Laser induced synthesis of nanoparticles,
Laser fabrication of Nanostructures for energy and bio applications.
Text/References:
Fundamentals of Photonics (by Saleh and Teich, Wiley Interscience, 2nd edition, 2007);
Laser Electronics (by J T Verdeyen, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition, 1995)
Nanophotonics (by P N Prasad,WileyInterscience, 2004).
MM 719: Introduction to Ab-initio methods in Materials Modelling 3 0 0 6
Crystal structure, Schrodinger Equation, State space – Dirac Notation, “Ket” and “Bra” Algebra,
Bloch Theorem, Kronig – Penny Model, Density of States, Variational principles, Born –
Oppenheimer Approximation, Hartree Approximation, Hartree – Fock Approximation, Density
Functional Theory.
Text/References:
Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 2004

Neil W. Aschroft and N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics, Cengage Learning, 2011
Walter A Harrison, Electronic Structure and the properties of Solids: The Physics of the
Chemical Bond, W. H. Freeman, 1980
Richard M. Martin, Electronic Structure: Basic Theory and Practical Methods, Cambridge
University Press, 2004
David J. Singh and Lars Nordstrom, Plane Waves, Pseudopotentials, and the LAPW method,
2nd edition, Springer, 2006
MM 720: Organic Semiconductors and devices 3 0 0 6

Introduction;
Fundamental of organic semiconductors (Bonding, Conjugation, Hybridization, Electronic
structure);
Charge injection and transport, Optical phenomenon (light emission/absorption), Materials and
their processing, Film deposition techniques, Structure-property relationships, Patterning,
Printing, Encapsulation, Electro-optical devices (Organic Light emitting diodes, thin film
transistors, photovoltiacs, memory, sensors).
Text/References:
Hagen Klauk, Organic Electronics: Materials, Manufacturing and Applications, Wiley-VCH,

2006.
Wolfgang Bruetting, Physics of Organic Semiconductors, Wiley-VCH, 2005.
MM 721: Fatigue, Creep and Superplasticity 3 0 0 6
Materials response to cyclic loading, Types of fluctuating cycles, Fatigue parameters, Fatigue
testing, S-N curve, Low cycle and high cycle fatigue, Manson-Coffin law, Basquin model,
Fatigue crack nucleation and crack growth, Fatigue damage accumulation theory, Effect of
metallurgical variables. Case studies on fatigue of structural materials and some medical
implants.
Thermal activation processes, Creep, Creep testing, Creep curves, Factors affecting creep
deformation, Creep mechanisms, Deformation mechanism maps, Stress rupture, Case studies on
creep of superalloys and other high temperature materials, Superplasticity, Grain boundary
sliding, Cavity nucleation and growth, High strain rate superplasticity, Superplastic forming.
Text/References:
T.H. Courtney, Mechanical behavior of materials, 2nd edition (2005), Waveland Press Inc., USA.
M.A. Meyers and K.K. Chawla, Mechanical behavior of materials, 2nd edition (2009) Cambridge
University press, UK.
S. Suresh, Fatigue of materials, 2nd edition (1998) Cambridge University press, UK.
ASM handbook, Mechanical testing and evaluation, Volume 8 (2000).
D. Caillard, J.L. Martin, Thermally activated mechanisms in crystal plasticity, 1st edition Volume
8 (Pergamon materials series) (2003) Elsevier science Ltd., UK.
J.P. Poirier, Creep of crystals: High temperature deformation processes in metals, ceramics and
minerals, (1985/Reprint-2005) Cambridge University press, UK (&USA).
K.A. Padmanabhan, G.J. Davies, Superplasticity: Mechanical and structural aspects,
environmental effects, fundamentals and applications (materials research and engineering)
(1980) Springer-Verlag, NY, USA.
T.G. Nieh, J. Wadsworth, O.D. Sherby, Superplasticity in Metals and Ceramics, (1997/2005)
Cambridge University press, UK.
Selected scientific publications/review articles.
MM 722: Molecular Simulations for Materials Engineering 2 1 0 6
The course will be taught through lectures and tutorial sessions involving programming and
problem solving on the computer.
Lecture component:
1. Brief overview of statistical mechanics: Equilibrium and ergodicity, Time- and ensemble-
averages, Partition function
2. Statistical ensembles
3. Molecular dynamics simulations: Basic algorithm, Initialization, Integration of equations
of motion, Verlet algorithm, Neighbour-lists, Boundary conditions, Force-fields, Long-
range interactions – Ewald sums, Particle mesh approach, Thermostats and barostats
4. Free energy calculation methods: Umbrella sampling, Thermodynamic perturbation
5. Brief introduction to coarse-grained simulation methods: Langevin equation, Langevin
and Brownian dynamics method
Tutorial component: Tutorial sessions will involve a step-by-step implementation of molecular

dynamics methods through hands-on computer sessions. Open source molecular dynamics
package LAMMPS will be used for implementing simulations. (Numbers are an indication of
important topics, not of the number of tutorials.)
1. Demonstration of ergodic hypothesis:
2. Calculation of radial density distribution function and diffusivity
3. Implementation of a basic molecular dynamics algorithm
4. Implementation of free energy calculation methods: Examples of umbrella sampling and
thermodynamic perturbation
5. Implementing molecular dynamics simulation using open-source packages (LAMMPS)
6. Examples from different materials systems emphasizing the role of microstructure in
determining materials properties:
a. Radiation damage in metals
b. Calculation of grain boundary energies
c. Twin boundaries in metal deformation
d. Dispersion of nanoparticles (e.g. carbon nanotubes in water)
e. Dynamics of polymer melts
Texts/References
Understanding Molecular Simulations: From Algorithms to Applications by DaanFrenkel and

BerendSmit (Academic Press, 2002)
Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Elementary Methods by J. M. Haile (Wiley-Blackwell, 1997)
Introduction to Practice of Molecular Simulation: Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo, Brownian
Dynamics, Lattice Boltzmann and Dissipative Particle Dynamics by Akira Satoh (Elsevier
Insights, 2010)
New Courses
MM 699: Corrosion Laboratory 0 0 4 4
Metallographic sample preparation and microstructural examination using optical microscope of

steels, brasses, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys.
Potential and pH measurements; weight loss measurements; determination of electrochemical
kinetic parameters (Tafel extrapolation), passivity and pitting studies; illustration of role of
inhibitors, galvanic corrosion, intergranualr corrosion tests: ASTM A 262 A and EPR
techniques; Demonstration of stress corrosion cracking tests : U-bend, slow strains rate and
constant load tests.
High temperature oxidation kinetics of Cu, steel & SS at 500oC; characterization of oxide layers
using optical, SEM/EDS (surface morphology & cross-section); study of bimetallic diffusion
couples.
Surface preparation and application of paint coatings; characterization: thickness, impact,
hardness, adhesion and corrosion performance evaluation using salt spray, UV-weatherometer
and EIS.
References:
Electrochemical techniques in corrosion science and engineering, R. G. Kelly, J. R. Scully, D.

Shoesmith, R. G. Buchheit, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2003.
Electrochemical techniques for corrosion engineering, R. Baboian, NACE, Houston, 1986.
Introduction to high temperature oxidation and corrosion, A.S. Khanna, ASM International,
2002.
High Performance Coatings, A.S.Khanna (editor), Woodhead Publication, 2008.
MM 723: Thermoelectric Materials 3 0 0 6

Thermoelectric Effects, Semiconductor Physics: conduction processes, energy spectrum,
transport equations, charge carrier and phonon scattering, Measurement of thermoelectric
properties, Thermoelectric materials and manufacturing processes, Thermoelectric Systems and
Applications, Modeling of thermoelectric transport.
References/Textbook
Rowe, D.M., Ed. CRC Handbook of ThermoelectricsCRC Handbook, Boca Raton, FL, USA,
2013.
Rowe, D.M., Ed. CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics: Macro to Nano; RC: Boca Raton, FL,
USA, 2006.
Rowe, D.M., Ed. CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics. RC, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 1995.
Fistul, V.I., Heavily Doped Semiconductors; Springer, 1995
RavichYu.I., Efimova B.A., Smirnov I.A., Semiconducting Lead Chalcogenides; Plenum Press,
New York-London, 1970
Tritt, T.M., Thermal Conductivity: Theory, Properties and Applications, Kluwer
Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, 2004.
Ashcroft, N.W., Mermin, N.D., Solid State Physics., Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New
York,1976.
MM 724: Plasma Processing of Materials 3 0 06
Science of processing plasmas

Introduction to plasmas, plasma parameters, Debye length, plasma frequence, electron
temperature and related physical phenomenon (shielding, plasma oscillations and interaction
with wall), equilibrium and non equilibrium plasmas, Saha equation and LTE Model, elementary
processes in plasmas.
Vacuum technology basics
Basic terms and concepts in vacuum technology, vacuum pumps: Rotary pump, roots pump,
diffusion pump, pump fluid backstreaming and its suppression (vapor barriers, baffles), sorption,
pumps, adsorption pumps, sputter-ion pumps, cryopumps, turbo molecular pump, evacuation of a
vacuum chamber and determination of pump sizes, vacuum measurement, monitoring, control
and regulation, vacuum leak detection.
Production and characteristics of low temperature plasmas
Basic discharge physics, flow discharges, DC, radio-frequency (RF) discharges, capacitive RF
discharge. Inductive RF discharge, matching circuits and applications of RF discharges.
Microwave discharge Electron-cyclotron resonance (ECR) discharge. Surface wave discharge.
Production of arcs and its characteristics, ICP reactor, Helicon and other high-density sources,
dielectric barrier discharges, atmospheric pressure plasmas, Decontamination of gaseous waste.
Surface treatments.
Diagnostics of processing plasmas
Probe diagnostics, Langmuir probes in DC and RF discharge, magnetic probes, electron and ion
energy analysers, spectroscopic diagnostics, Interferometers etc.
Low pressure plasma processing
Design of plasma sources, plasma assisted CVD, deposition of diamond and diamond like carbon
coatings, superhard coatings, biocompatible coatings, solar cells, plasma assisted PVD
(sputtering), plasma nitriding, carbiding and carbonnitriding, RIE discharge, plasma etching,
plasma polymerization, plasma treatment of polymers and textiles, plasma source ion
implantation, atmospheric pressure cold plasma jets and materials processing.
High pressure plasma processing

Design of plasma troches and jet characteristics, plasma devices for different applications,
plasma spray deposition process, coating characterization, applications for ceramics and metal
coatings, low pressure plasma spray process, comparison with cold spray process and high
velocity oxy fuel flames, reactive plasma synthesis, inflight processes, mineral processing,
cutting, plasma pyrolysis and applications in metallurgy. Plasma technology in renewable
energy.
References/Textbook
Introduction to Plasma physics and controlled fusion : Volume 1 : Plasma physics

Francis F. Chen, Springer, 2nd ed. 1984. Corr. 2nd printing 2006 edition (31 May 2006) ISBN-13:
978-0306413322
Principles of Plasma Diagnostics
I.H. Hutchinson, Cambridge Univeirsity Press, 2005.
Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing
Michael A. Lieberman, Alan J. Lichtenberg, 2nd edition, John Wiley& Sons, 2005, ISBN:
0471724246, 9780471724247
Cold Plasma Materials Fabrication: From Fundamentals to Applications
Alfred Grill, ISBN: 978-0-7803-4714-4, March 1994, Wiley-IEEE Pres
Industrial Plasma Engineering: Volume 1: Principles
J.Reece Roth, CRC Press, 1995, 1420050869, 9781420050868
Industrial Plasma Engineering: Volume 2-Applications to Nonthermal Plasma Processing.
CRC Press, 2001, ISBN:0750305452, 9780750305457.
Thermal Plasma Torches, Design, characteristics, Application,
M.F. Zhukov, I.M. Zasypkin, Cambridge Int.Science Publishing, 2006, ISBN:1904602029,
9781904602026
Plasma-Spray Coating: Principles and Applications
Robert B.Heimann, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2008, ISBN: 3527614842, 9783527614844.
MM 725: Tribology of Materials 3 0 06

Analytical solutions of contact stresses and deformations at surfaces, Various wear mechanisms:
adhesive, abrasive, fatigue, impact, chemical and fretting wear, Macromechanicalvs
micromechanical tribology processes, Ways of quantifying wear, Coatings to reduce wear,
Characterization and selection of coatings. Engineering design for wear, effect of microstructure,
Wear induced microstructural changes in metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Case
studies to highlight critical design criteria for wear.
References/Textbook
Raymond G. Bayer, Engineering Design for Wear, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2004
Bharat Bhushan, Introduction to Tribology, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2013
Kenneth Holmberg, Allan Matthews, Coatings Tribology, 1st Edition, Elsevier, 2009
MM 726: Corrosion Management and Modeling 3 0 0 6
General management approach for effective and economical corrosion control: Basis of
corrosion management, tools of corrosion management, organizational policies and their
implementation. Importance of design, application and implementation of effective corrosion
control methodologies, corrosion monitoring, maintenance and inspection and their importance
in corrosion management. Risk based design and inspection for industrial components. Role of
failure analysis and its importance in corrosion management by using its input in better design
and control policies.
Modeling tools, mathematics for modeling, finite element approach. Illustrations in modeling
corrosion life prediction. Corrosion modeling to predict the effectiveness of corrosion control
measures. Prediction of current and potential distributions under different conditions and
strategies. Application of corrosion modeling in: oil and gas applications, cathodic protection
design, inhibitors applications, stress corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue, electrochemical
corrosion, and coatings of components and structures to predict their performance. Design of
corrosion in concrete. Prediction of components life against high temperature corrosion: Fick’s
Law and its application.
Texts/References:
Guidance for corrosion management in oil and gas production and processing, Energy Institute,
London, 2008.
Practical Corrosion Management, IDC Technologies, Australia, United States
External corrosion management Inspection project, A report by the Offshore Division of HSE’s
Hazardous Installations Directorate
Modeling of Aqueous Corrosion, A. Anderko, OLI Systems Inc., 108 American Road, Morris
Plains, NJ 07950, USA, Elsevier B.V. 2010.
Corrosion Modeling in Research Opportunities in Corrosion Science and Engineering, National
Academic Press 2011.
MM 727: Corrosion in Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical Industry 3 0 0 6

Definition of highly aggressive environment, sour and sweet environments, materials
requirements for offshore structures, refineries, petrochemical plants, X-40 to X120 steels for
pipelines, high corrosion resistant materials such as superaustenitic, superferritic, Duplex
stainless steels and special superalloys, design of corrosion resistant storage tanks, tank linings
and cathodic protection, transportation of crude and gas, underground cross country pipelines,
phenomena of corrosion in crude gas pipelines, complex combination of pH, water cut, oil,
carbon dioxide and H2S, external corrosion prevention by coatings and cathodic protection,
methods of corrosion monitoring of pipelines, PSP surveys, Pearson surveys, intelligent pigging,
ultrasonic and other NDT methods, SCADA system. Corrosion of offshore structures, corrosion
problems during deep well drilling, inhibitor dosing to water injection pipelines. Corrosion
problems in refineries and petrochemical industries: review of typical environments of various
units such as, hydrodesulphurization unit, distillation columns, fluid catalytic cracking units,
reformers. Naphthenic acid corrosion, sulphidation and sulphidic corrosion, carbon dusting.
Storage tanks corrosion and prevention.
Texts/References:
Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production, Robert Heidersbach, Wiley
1stEdn., 2011.
Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries, Reza Javaherdashti (Editor),
ChikezieNwaoha (Editor), Henry Tan (Editor) CRC Press 2013.
Corrosion in the Petrochemical Industry, Linda Garverick (Ed.), ASM International, 1994.
MM 728 : Topics in Corrosion Research 3 0 0 6

Passivity and localized corrosion
Experimental techniques for Corrosion research
Mechanisms of SCC and hydrogen embrittlement and concepts in materials development against
such failures and life prediction
Presentation of recent papers in corrosion research by students
Advanced concepts in coatings development and evaluation
Advanced materials for high temperature applications, selection criteria based upon mechanical
properties. Materials for gas turbines, supercritical power plants
Advanced concepts in coating failure, practical approaches to determine life of coatings, failure
mechanisms and remedial measures.
References:
• Corrosion mechanisms, Florian Mansfeld (Ed), New York: Marcel Dekker, 1987
• Corrosion mechanisms in theory and practice, P. Marcus and J. Oudar (Eds), New York:
Marcel Dekker, 1995
• Electrochemical techniques in corrosion science and engineering. Kelly, Robert G (Ed),
New York: Marcel Dekker, 2003.
• Stress corrosion cracking – Theory and Practice, V S Raja and T Shoji (Eds); Woodhead
Publishing Limited, Oxford, 2011.
MM 729: Characterization of materials for Corrosioncontrol 3 0 0 6
Corrosion fundamentals and characterization techniques, Electrochemical techniques for

corrosion monitoring, Electrochemical polarization techniques, Electrochemical noise,
Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy, Gravimetric techniques, Electrical resistance
techniques, Sensors for corrosion monitoring, Cathodic protection monitoring, Localized
corrosion monitoring methods – SECM, SVET, drop cell, SCC measurement techniques, Surface
analytical techniques.
Texts/References:
Techniques for corrosion monitoring, Edited by Lietai Yang, Woodhead Publishing Limited,
Abington Hall, Abington Cambridge CB21 6AH, England, 2008.
Practical Non-destructive Testing, Baldev Raj, T. Jayakumar and M. Thavasimuthu, Narosa
Publications, New Delhi, 1997.
Non-destructive Evaluation and Quality Control, ASM Handbook, Vol. 17, Ohio, 1989.
MM 729: Characterization of Materials for Corrosion Control 3003

(Half semester course)
Electrochemical Corrosion: Electrochemical polarization techniques, Elctrochemical noise,
Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy, Localized corrosion monitoring methods – SECM,
SVET, drop cell; Environmentally Assisted Cracking: SCC measurement techniques and ISO
standards; High Temperature kinetics studies; Surface analytical techniques.
Texts/References:
Robert G. Kelly and John R Scully, David W. Shoesmith, Rudolph G. Buchheit,
Electrochemical Techniques in Corrosion Science and Engineering., Marcel Dekker, Inc., New
York, 2003
R. Cottis, and S. Turgoose, Electrochemical impedance and noise, NACE International, USA,
1999
Techniques for corrosion monitoring, Ed.Lietai Yang, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Abington
Hall, Abington Cambridge CB21 6AH, England, 2008.
Materials Characterization, 9th edition, Volume 10 ASM Handbook, Vol. 17, Ohio, 1986
MM 730: Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 3 0 0 6

Tensile response of Materials.Elements of Dislocation theory. Slip and twinning in crystalline
solids. Strengthening mechanisms in metals. Fracture mechanics of engineering materials.
Deformation and failure of materials under cyclic loading.High temperature deformation
response.Deformation response of non-crystalline materials.
Reference/Textbook
R. W. Hertzberg, Deformation and fracture mechanics of engineering materials, 4th Ed. Wiley
India, 2011
MM 731: Experiments in Advanced Materials Processing (Lab.) 0 1 3 5
Induction melting and electroslag re-melting, Formability tests, Rolling of metals, Powder
processing, Sol-gel processing, Thin film deposition, Plasma processing of materials,
Thermal/electron beam evaporation, Magnetron sputtering, Plasma-assisted chemical vapor
deposition, Plasma-nitriding, Microwave sintering of ceramics
Texts/References:
K.Tien and J.F. Elliott (Eds.), Metallurgical Treatises, Metall. Soc. AIME, 1981.
G.E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed., 1988.
G.A. Higgerson, Experiments in Materials Technology, Affiliated East-West Press, 1973.
Milton Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films (Deposition and Structure), Academic Press,
2002
Alfred Grill, Cold Plasma Materials Fabrication: From Fundamentals to Applications, Wiley-
IEEE Press, 1994
W. Gissler and H. A. Jehn (Eds.), Advanced Techniques for Surface Engineering, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, 1992
J. Reece Roth, Industrial Plasma Engineering: Volume 1: Principles, CRC Press, 1995
D. E. Clark, F. D. Gac and W. H. Sutton (eds.), Microwaves: Theory and Applications in
Materials Processing, Ceramic Transactions, Vol 21, The American Ceramic Society, 1991
MM 732: Structural Characterization of Materials 3003

Optical microscopy – different modes of microscopy, image analysis
Scanning electron microscopy – secondary electron and backscattered electron imaging,
EDS/EPMA
X-ray diffraction – indexing of XRD patterns, Intensity calculations, particle size effects, lattice
parameter determination
Reference/Textbook
B. D. Cullity and S. R. Stock, Elements of X-ray Diffraction, Prentice Hall; 3 ed., 2001
R. Egerton, Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: An Introduction to TEM, SEM, and
AEM, Springer, 1st ed. 2005
R. Haynes, Optical Microscopy of Materials, Springer, 1984
MM 733: Mechanical characterization of materials 3003

Axial (tension and compression) testing of materials.Torsion test. Bend test (bulk and thin films).
Hardness (Macro, Micro and Nano – Indentation). Scratch and wear test. Fracture (Impact test).
Fatigue test. Creep and superplasticity.
Reference/Textbook
W.F. Hosford, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Cambridge University Press, 2005
MM 734: Electrical characterization of materials 3 0 0 3

Conductivity measurements (bulk and thin films) – 2 and 4 probe measurements in metals,
semiconductors and insulators. Hall effect, mobility, carrier concentration measurements.
AC measurements – impedance and dielectric. Various sources – grain, grain boundary, space
charge, electron. Activation energy.Optical measurements – band gap in
semiconductors.Absorption measurements, photoconductivity, photoluminescence for
defects.Ellipsometry.
Work function measurement – UPS, metal-semiconductor contacts, Kelvin probe.
IR and Raman spectroscopy.Ferro-electric and ferro-magnetic measurements.
Reference/Textbook:
Peter Stallinga, Electrical Characterization of Organic Electronic Materials and Devices, Wiley,
NJ, 2009
Laszlo Solymar, Donald Walsh, Electrical Properties of Materials, Oxford University Press, 8th
Ed., 2010
MM 735: Material Characterization at High Temperatures 3 0 0 3

Importance of High temperature measurements-relevance to Materials Processing, Basic
principles of measurements at high temperature: Temperature measurement (thermocouples,
optical pyrometers), gas flow and composition, importance of gas cleaning, detection of trace
constituents (e.g. oxygen sensing), means to attain high temperature, requirement of special
atmosphere, choice of crucible/sample container, Thermal analysis: DTA, DSC, TGA,
dilatometry, Measurement of Thermodynamic parameters:EMF measurement, equilibration with
gas mixtures, iso-piestic method, special methods, Concept of “capacity” of a slag: e.g. sulphide,
phosphate, carbonate, alkali, etc., Thermophysicalmeasurements:density, viscosity, interfacial
tension, thermal conductivity, Particle characterisation: pycnometry, BET analysis, porosimetry,
Case studies
Reference/Textbook:
1. Treatise in Process Metallurgy (3 vol.s): Ed. S. Seetharaman, Elsevier Publications, 2013.
2.O. Kubachewski& C. B. Alcock, Metallurgical Thermochemistry:,Pergamon Press, 1979.
3.T. Allen, Particle Size Measurement:, Springer, 1990.
MM 737: Physical Metallurgy 4 0 04

Crystal structures of metals and alloys, Defects – vacancies, dislocations, stacking faults, twins,
grain boundaries, Interstitial and substitutional solid solutions, Solidification – Homogenous and
heterogeneous nucleation, Precipitation – JMA growth kinetics, Recovery, recrystallization and
grain growth, Case studies – Age hardenable Al-Cu alloys, Phase transformations in Fe-C etc.
Reference/Textbook
Reza Abbaschian, Lara Abbaschian, Robert E Reed-Hill, Physical Metallurgy Principles, Fourth
Edition, Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2008
MM 738: Physics of Materials 4 0 0 4

Crystal Structures and Reciprocal Lattice, Free-electron model – electron gas, Fermi-Dirac
distribution, Fermi surface, Band theory of solids – Bloch Theorem , Brillouin zone, Kronig
Penney model, Band gap and Bragg reflection, effective mass, holes, Conductivity of metals
Semiconductors – Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, carrier concentration, electrical
conductivity and mobility, Hall effect, direct and indirect band gap.
Dielectric and optical properties – absorption and optical properties of semiconductors,
Dielectric constant, polarizability, sources of polarizaility- dipolar, ionic, electronic. Complex
dielectric constant, dielectric losses,
References/Textbook
Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Pearson Education; First edition (1999)
A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Macmillan Publishers India (2000)
MM 739 : Semiconductor, Photoelectrochemistry and Photocatalysis 3 0 0 6

Semiconductor Surfaces and Solid-Solid Junctions, Solid-Liquid Interface, Theory of Electron
and Hole Transfer, Charge Transfer Processes at Semiconductor-Liquid Interfaces,
Photoreactions at Semiconductor Particles, Electron Transfer Processes Between Excited
Molecules and Semiconductor Electrodes, Semiconductor electrodes and their interaction with
light, Kinetic aspects in photoelectrochemical solar cells, Materials engineering: General
considerations, Choosing a photoelectrode, Photostorage of solar energy in colloidal
semiconductor systems, Redox catalysis in photochemical and photoelectrochemical solar energy
conversion systems, Effect of organized assemblies on electron transfer reactions and charge
separation processes, Photocatalytic reactions of organic compounds. Hydrogen generation from
organics and degration of wastes, Heterogenousphotocatalysis: overview on the water splitting,
CO2 reduction and dinitrogen reduction.
References/Textbook
Semiconductor electrochemistry, RudigerMemming, Wiley publishers, Germany, 2008

Photoelectrochemisry, photocatalysis and photoreactors, Mario Schiavello, Springer Science,
Germany, 1987
Semiconductor photoelectrochemistry, Yuri Pleskov& Yuri Gurevich, Consultants Bureau,
NewYork, 1986
MM 740 : Silicon Manufacturing Technology Laboratory 0 0 3 3
Four probe resistivity of semiconductor materials, edge effects and possible errors.
Hall measurement: determine dopant concentration of various samples.
Life time measurement of bulk carriers.
Photo Luminiscent (PL) mapping of life times in wafers and ingots.
Optical defect visualisation using etching techniques.
Crystal growth from melt – I (effect of pull rate)
Crystal growth from melt – II (effect of temperature profile).
Crystal growth from melt – III (impurity effects).
Zone refining.
Cleavage of single crystal and determination of cleavage surface morphology, orientation.
Measurement of average size and SDF for the polycrystalline sample from the Demo.
Safety and precautions standards measurements of the working lab.
References/Textbook
Dieter k. Schroder, Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization, A. John

Wiley & Sons, Inc., publication, 2006.
MM741 : Introduction to Silicon Manufacturing Technology 2106
Thermodynamics essentials
Gibb’s phase rule, chemical potential of a gas, chemical potential of saturated vapor pressure of
liquids and solids, dilute solutions, many component solutions, activity and activity coefficients,
law of mass action, phase diagrams, general equation for solidus and liquidus lines.
Precursor Manufacturing
production methodologies of MG-Si, trichlorosilane (TCS), dichlorosilane, silicon tetra chloride,
and silane. Thermodynamic properties, surface tension, viscosity and thermal conductivity of
these precursors. Corrosion rates of materials of constructions. Health hazards and safety
precautions for gases: handling, storage, distribution, uses, exhaust and effluent control,
monitoring and safety systems.
Polysilicon preparation (semiconductor grade)-
TCS based process, Bell jar reactor design and operation, silicon rod based deposition, wire (Re-
W, W-Ta, Zr-Nb, Ti-Zr, or carbon added Molybdenum wires >0.5 mm US Patent 7732012B2)
based deposition, advantages and disadvantages of the two methods, general practices of reactor
gas recovery, capital and operating costs, feed stock considerations, free space reactors, fluidized
bed reactors (FBR).
Multicrystalline silicon manufacturing

Directional Solid System (DSS) method for multicrystalline ingots.
•Silicon crystal growth-

Melt growth theory, heat balance, dislocations and point defects, crystal growth mechanisms.
Mass transport of impurities: equilibrium distribution coefficient of impurities, effective

distribution coefficient as a function of pull velocity v and /D ( solid – liquid interface width,
D is diffusion coefff.), microscopic variation in doping, convective instability, macroscopic
distribution of impurities. Constitutional supercooling: reasons, conditions to avoid. Practical
aspects of CZ growth- crystal pullers, melting methods, crucibles, dislocation free growth.
Growth forms and habits, diameter control, doping techniques, variation in radial resistivity,
effect of orientation. O2 and C in Si: techniques to control O2 and C. Semi continuous and
continuous CZ: schematic Magnetic CZ, square ingot growth. Float zone (FZ) technique.
Tutorial simulations-
1-D simulation of CZ growth using MATLAB, problems related to the syllabus
References/Textbook
Ryogo Kubo, THERMODYNAMICS, Nort Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam 1968.

Ryogo Kubo, THERMODYNAMICS, Nort Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam 1968.
S. Middleman and A.K. Hochberg, Process engineering analysis in semiconductor
devicefabrication, Mc-Graw-Hill, Inc. 1993.
William C. O'Mara, Robert B. Herring, Lee P. Hunt, Handbook of semiconductor silicon
technology, noyes publications 1990.
Yoshio Nishi, Robert Doering ,Handbook of semiconductor manufacturing technology, crc
press, 2007.
R. A. Bolemen, Semiconductor safetyhandbook, Noyes Publications 1998.
P. D. Moskowitz and V. M. Fthenakis, “A checklist of suggested safe practices for the storage,
distribution, use and disposal of toxic and hazardous gases in photovoltaic cell production”,
Solar cells, Vol. 31 (1991) p513-525
MM 742 : Science & Technology of Electric Furnace Steel Making 3006
Introduction to Steel Making & Continuous Casting, Melting Process in the EAF, EAF
Equipment, Electric Power in the EAF, Heat Balance in the EAF, Mass Balance in the EAF, DRI
& Scrap Melting Profiles, Ideal Slag Compositions , Slag basicity & ideal volume, De-oxidation
of steels, Inclusions in Steel & Clean Steel practices, . Cooling Water Calculations & Treatment,
Level 2 automation in the EAF, Costing calculations, Health, Safety & Environment
References/Textbook
Treatise on Process Metallurgy - Volumes 1, 2,3A & 3B, Editor-in-Chief:

SheshadriSeetharaman, Co-Editors in Chief: Alexander McLean, Roderick Guthrie,
SridharSeetharaman. Publisher: Elsevier, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford
OX5 1GB, UK, 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451, USA, 2014.
The Making, Shaping, Treating of Steels, 11th edition, The AISI Steel Foundation, Three
Gateway Center, Suite 1900, Pitsburgh PA15222-1004, 1998.
Innovations in Electric Arc Furnace, Yuri N. Toulouevski, Iilyaz Y. Zinurov,

SpringerHeidelbergDordrescht London Newyork, 2010
MM 743 MultiferroicMaterials : Fundamentals and Devices 3006
Multiferroics: Brief introduction and defintions,Historical and present development,

Thermodynamics of Multiferroicmaterials, Multiferroic/magneto dielectricmaterials : Type I and
Type II (Single-Phase Multiferroic Materials Magnetodielectric Composites),Fabrication of bulk,
thick and layered (Tape cast and thin structures)multiferroics,Characterisation techniques for
Magnetodielectrics, Device structures and applications to sensors, microwave devices, energy
harvesting, photo-voltaic technologies, solid-state refrigeration, data storage recording
technologies, and random access multi-state memories and spintronics.
References/Textbook
G. Srinivasan, S. Priya and N X Sun,"CompositeMagnetoelectrics- Materials, Structures and

Applications", Woodhouse Publishing, Elsevier (2015)
G, Catalan and J. F. Scott, “Magnetoelectric Coupling and Multiferroic Materials”, Oxford University
Press (2013)
M. Vopson " Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Science-Fundamentals of Multiferroic
Materials and Their Possible Applications", (2015)
R. Blinc, “Advanced Ferroelectricity”, Oxford University Press (2012)
K. C. Cao, "Dielectric Phenomena in Solids",Elsevier (2004)
J Wang, “Multiferroic Materials: Properties, Techniques and Application”, CRC press (2016)
MM 745 : Strengthening Mechanisms in Crystalline Solids 2 1 0 6
Overview of mechanisms of plastic deformation - slip, twinning, and phase transformation.

Introduction to dislocations - theory of straight and curved dislocations, dislocation
interactions and self-energies, dislocation sources, influence of lattice periodicity, slip
systems, partials in FCC, dislocations in anisotropic media, Strengthening mechanisms -
Interactions of dislocations with point defects (solid solution strengthening), precipitates,
and boundaries such as twin boundaries, phase and grain boundaries. Examples of systems
in which these strengthening mechanisms are active.
References/Textbook
Elementary theory of dislocations, J Weertman and J R Weertman,

Oxford university press, 1990.
Theory of dislocations, P M Anderson, J P Hirth and J Lothe, Cambridge
university press, 2017
Strengthening mechanisms in crystal plastcity, Ali Argon, Oxford
University Press, 2012
MM 747 : First Principles approach to Materials Science 3 0 0 6
• Introduction to wave function based methods: Wave function, many body problem, Variational
principles, Hartree and HartreeFock methods.
• Introduction to density functional theory: Kohn Sham Equations, self consistency cycles,
Exchange and Correlations, Basis set, and Pseudopotential.
• Application of Density functional theory based methods in materials science: Simulation,
visualization, and optimization.
• Structure and stability solid.
• Electronic properties of solid.
• Vibrational properties of solid.
• Elastic properties of solid.
• Thermodynamic properties of solid.
• Defect formation energies in solid.
• Magnetic structure of solid.
• Molecular Dynamics
References/Textbook
• Introduction to quantum mechanics, David. J. Griffiths,1995, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

• Introduction to solid state physics, Charles Kittel, 8th edition, John Wiley and sons.
• Electronic Structure, Richard M. Martin,2004, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
• Density functional theory, DAVID S. SHOLL and JANICE A. STECKEL, 2009, Wiley
Publications.
MM 700 : Electrochemical and Materials perspectives in energy storage 6 0 0 6
I. Aspects of basic and advanced electrochemistry

• Electrochemical potential, as one of the manifestations of chemical potential
• Basic understanding of electrochemical cell voltage
• Basics concerning three electrode cells (primarily, the concept ofreference electrode)
• Electrochemical thermodynamics; including equilibrium potential and Gibbs free energy, and
Nernst equation
• Electrochemical kinetics; starting with basic concepts of polarization (over-potential) to Butler-
Volmer and Tafel equations
• Electroanalytical techniques (including the basic principles), like cyclic voltammetry, chrono-
potentiometry, chrono-amperometry, Galvanostatic intermittent titration (GITT) and potentiostatic
intermittent titration (PITT)
II. Aspects of solid-state physics and chemistry influencing the electrochemical thermodynamics and
kinetics
• Electron energy levels; i.e., the concepts of fermi energy level and work function
• The relationship between the fermi energy level and electrochemical potential
• Basic aspects of electron configuration, energy levels and materials bonding
• Basic concepts of 'Valence Bond Theory', ‘Molecular Orbital Theory’, 'Crystal Field Theory',
'Ligand Field Theory'; and also ‘Jahn–Teller distortion’
• The effects of the above towards the electrochemical potential
III. Introduction to batteries and super-capacitors as electrochemical energy storage technologies
and their importance w.r.t. present technological/societal needs
IV. Major differences between the above two technologies, in scientific perspectives, as well as
practical terms
V. The property requirements and basic functioning of the various components; including the types of
electrochemical charge storage mechanisms (viz., surface charge storage and charge storage via
intercalation/insertion, alloying or conversion reactions)
VI. Basic aspects concerning the development of nanoscaled materials, including micro-/meso-
/nano-porous materials, and the effects of the enhanced specific surface area towards the various
electrochemical charge storage mechanisms and concerned electrochemical cell performances
VII. Aspects of phase assemblage/transformation and mechanics of materials relevant towards
efficient (or inefficient) functioning as electrode materials for the electrochemical energy storage
technologies, with suitable examples from the literature
VIII. The influences of all the above towards the electrochemical performances (in scientific terms)
and concomitantly the energy densities, power densities and cycle life of the concerned energy
storage technologies; with suitable examples from the literature
Scope for further development in the near future base on the scientific and engineering aspects
discussed as part of the course
References/Textbook
Advanced level text books dealing with aspects of electrochemistry (including thermodynamics and kinetics in
details) and solid-state chemistry are recommended. A couple of examples are provided below:
(i) Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals andApplications (2nd edition); by Allen J. Bard (Author), Larry R.
Faulkner (John Wiley & Sons Inc.)
(ii) Basic Solid State Chemistry; by Anthony R. West (John Wiley & Sons Inc.)
References to appropriate research articles (including review papers) will be provided during the course; a few of them
for initial reading, include:
(i) C. Liu, Z. G. Neale, G. Cao; Understanding electrochemical potentials of cathode materialsin rechargeable
batteries. Materials Today19 (2016) 109
(ii) J. B. Goodenough, K. -S. Park; The Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery: A Perspective. Journal of the American
Chemical Society135 (2013) 1167
P. Simon, Y. Gogotsi; Materials for electrochemical capacitors. Nature Materials7 (2008) 845
MM 746: Concepts of advanced Polymer Sci. &Engg. 3 0 0 6
• Polymer chain conformations and molecular structure
• Structure of glassy, crystalline, and rubbery states of polymers
• Dynamic properties of polymers: relaxation phenomena, role of time and temperature)
• Advanced experimental techniques to characterize polymers (including scattering, microscopy

and rheology)
• Solution and melt thermodynamics of polymers
• Phase separation in polymer solution and melt
• Microphase separation in block copolymers and self-assembly
• Nanostructured polymers at surface and interfaces
Fundamentals behind contemporary applications of polymers (nanocomposites and semiconductors)
Texts / References
• R. J. Young., P. A. Lovell, Introduction to Polymers, 3rd Ed, CRC Press, 2011
• M. Rubinstein and R. Colby, Polymer Physics, Oxford University Press, 2003
• D. Bower, An Introduction to Polymer Physics, Cambridge University Press, 2002

• C. A. Angell, G. B. McKenna, G. B., P. F. McMillan, & S. W. Martin, Relaxation in glass-forming
liquids and amorphous solids. Journal of Applied Physics, 88(6), 3113-3157. 2000
• Napolitano, S., Glynos, E., & Tito, N. B., Glass transition of polymers in bulk, confined
geometries, and near interfaces. Reports on Progress in Physics, 80(3), 036602, 2017
• S. K. Kumar, V. Ganesan, & R. A. Riggleman, Perspective: Outstanding theoretical questions in

polymer-nanoparticle hybrids. The Journal of chemical physics, 147(2), 020901, 2017.
N. D. Treat, P. Westacott, & N. Stingelin, The Power of Materials Science Tools for Gaining Insights into
Organic Semiconductors. Annual Review of Materials Research, 45, 459-490, 2015.
MM 748 : Fatigue of Materials 3 0 0 6
• Cyclic Deformation leading to fatigue crack initiation.

• Stress and Strain life approaches
• Damage tolerant approach
• Rolling Contact Fatigue
• Retardation and transients in fatigue crack growth
• Small fatigue cracks
• Corrosion fatigue
• Case studies
• Design of fatigue experiments
Texts / References
• “Fatigue of Materials”, SubraSures, Cambridge Univeristy Press, 2004.
• “Mechanical Behavior of Materials”, N.E. Dowling, Pearson Prentice Hall, 3rd. ed, 2012.
• “Fatigue Testing and Analysis”, Yung-Li Lee Jwo Pan Richard Hathaway Mark Barkey,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.
MM 749 : Statistics and Probability for Materials Engineers 2 1 0 6
Probability and Random Variables ◦ Events, Counting and definition of Probability

◦ Random Variables: Discrete and Continuous random variables
◦ Special random variables
◦ Configurational entropy in solution models, site occupancy in ordered alloys,
jump frequencies of atoms in lattices, attachment kinetics
Probability Distribution and Joint Probability Distribution: grain size distribution,
Weibull distribution of brittle failure samples, Jonhson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov
kinetics, uniform distribution and Monte Carlo simulations, coarsening
kinetics, velocity distributions in molecular dynamics simulations, fluctuations
about equilibrium
Descriptive Statistics: material properties such as strength, conductivity, specific
heat, and microstructural features such as precipitate size, grain size, domain
size etc and their statistical distribution
Parametric Estimation and sampling distribution: estimation of mechanical
and electrical properties, and microstructural features from experiments
Statistical Inference and Hypothesis testing: Hall-Petch and experimental data
– why the empirical exponent is different from physics based theories?
Regression Analysis
◦ Simple regression and Correlation: Vegard’s law, linear thermal expansion
coefficient, activation energy
◦ Multiple regression analysis: effect of strain rate, temperature and grain
size on deformation behaviour
◦ Linear Models: Process-property, microstructure-property and microstructure-
property correlations
Design of Experiments and Analysis
◦ Single factor experiment
◦ Several factor experiment
◦ Case studies from metallurgy and materials science
Quality Control: Case studies from metallurgy and materials science
Texts / References
Applied statistics and probability for Engineers: by D.C. Montgomery and G C. Runger,
Wiley 2017
Recent research papers and online data sets as applicable
MM 750 : Vibrational Spectroscopy for Materials Scientists 3 0 0 6
1. Introduction to Vibrational Spectroscopy and interface in Materials Science
2. Fundamental theory and concepts

Electronic, Vibrational, rotational energies, Quantization, Boltzmann distribution, selection
rules of absorption and scattering, transition intensities, fluorescence and scattering, Rayleigh
scattering, Raman scattering, Stokes and Anti-Stokes scattering, group vibrations, trends in
vibrational wavenumber values.
3. Instrumental considerations, macro and microspectroscopy

FTIR, FT-Raman, Laser based systems, Dispersive Micro-Raman systems, Attenuated total
reflectance, reflection-absorption.
4. Microspectroscopy and imaging hyperspectral imaging, chemometric solutions, 3D imaging,

limitations
5. Synchrotron molecular spectroscopy Infrared - FTIR microscopy and imaging, Circular
dichroism
6. Enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Resonance Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (RERS), chromophores, Surface Enhanced
Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). SERRS, SERS surfaces, hot spots, single molecule
spectroscopy.
7. Sub diffraction micro and nanospectroscopy

AFM/Raman, Tip Enhanced Raman (TERS), AFMIR, single molecule spectroscopy.
8. Hyper-Raman spectroscopy, Stimulated Raman spectroscopy. Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman

Spectroscopy (CARS)
Texts / References
Introduction to Vibrational Spectroscopy – P.R. Griffiths

Modern Spectroscopy 4th edition - J. M. Hollas
MM 751 : Engineering Aspects of Desalination 3 0 0 6
• Introduction to separation techniques/unit operations in water desalination. Why and

principles of water treatment?
• Characterization techniques used in water technologies.
• Classification of water based on source & salinity.
• Review of thermodynamics.
• Principles of desalination and selection criteria.
• Thermal Desalination and variations.
• Materials aspects in thermal desalination technology.
• Capacity / Size selection criteria for thermal & scope in India.
• Membrane desalination and variations.
• Materials of construction in membrane desalination technology.
• Capacity / Size selection criteria for membrane desalination.
• Scope of membrane desalination in India.
• Design aspect of desalination systems.
• Membrane casting aspects.
• Water purification vs. desalination.
• Principles of various measurement & sensor techniques.
• Cost aspect of water treatment including that of desalination.
• Scope of development of new materials in water treatment.
• Case Studies / Examples
Texts / References
• Spiegler K, ‘Principles of Desalination’, 1st Edition, Academic Press, 1966.

• Jane Kucera, ‘ Desalination Water from Water’, Scrivener Publishing LLC, 1979.
• Sourirajan S, ‘ Reverse Osmosis’, Academic Press, New York, 1970.
• Sourirajan S & Matsuura T, ‘ Reverse Osmosis/ Ultrafiltration Process Principles’,

National Research Council, Canada 1985.
• Jane Kucera, ‘Reverse Osmosis Design Processes and Application for Engineers’,
Scrivener Publishing LLC, 2010.
• Pedro Maria Gouzalazolabarria, ‘Constructive Engineering of Large Reverse Osmosis

Desalination Plants’, Chemical Publishing , September 2015.
• Sourirajan S, ‘ Reverse Osmosis and Synthetic Membranes’, National Research Council,

Canada 1977.
• Arshad Hassan Khan, ‘ Desalination Processes and Multi Stage Flash Distillation Practice’,
Elsevier Publication, 1986.
MM 752 - Experimental Mechanics of Materials 1 1 2 6

Content (List of the topics/sub-topics to be covered in the lectures/practicals/assignments):
Deformation: Measurements of strain from cross-head-compliance correction and comparison to contact and
non-contact extensometer, calibration and data analysis for full field strain mapping through Digital Image
Correlation, conversion to stresses, residual stress-elastic strain engineering, size dependence of strength and
ductility and associated errors in measurement, Bauschinger effect demonstration-modeling and experiment,
hardening and softening mechanisms, Cyclic hardening/softening, Non-standard specimen testing and
standardization, microstructural feature size to specimen size ratios, macro/micro/nano-hardness, indentation
size effect, tri-axial to uniaxial conversion of data, high temperature deformation behavior
Fracture: Introduction to fracture mechanics-LEFM, Size independence, geometry independence of KIC,

calibration of compliance and using compliance method for G determination, mixed mode fracture, notch vs
crack, dependence of K on notch radius, interface fracture testing, AM -3D printed interfaces, laser cut
interfaces, machining damage zones and its impact, non-conventional fracture testing (wire, clamped beam,
compression-tension DCB), process zone feature size vs process zone size interactions, breakdown of LEFM-
limits and challenges
The course will use a good amount of data obtained from research scholars for analysis and discussion.
Texts / References
a) Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 5th Edition, 2012, R. W.
Hertzberg, R. P. Vinci, J. L. Hertzberg
b) Handbook on Experimental Mechanics, A S Kobayashi
MM 753 - Micro-mechanics of Thin Films and Small Structures, 2 1 0 6
• Basics of elasticity, plasticity and fracture: will be included based on the background of
students.
• Overview of the origins of stresses in thick and thin films: Discussion of the effect of
processing conditions, thermo-elastic mismatch between film and substrate, lattice mismatch in
heteroepitaxial multilayered structures, grain growth, and phase transformation during annealing
or thermal exposure.
• The effect of stresses on thin films and small-scale structures: This section will primarily
focus on mechanisms of elastic and plastic deformation at small length scales, and fracture and
decohesion processes that occur as a result of stresses in them, focusing on intrinsic and extrinsic
size effects.
• Experimental techniques: Techniques used for measuring stresses and mechanical properties in
thin films and small-scale structures, including substrate curvature, X-ray diffraction (GI and
micro-focus), nanoindentation, and micro-machining/lithography and in-situ micro-mechanical
characterization techniques like microtensile, micro-pillar compression, micro-cantilever bending
under various microscopes will be introduced. The goal will be to show the strengths and
limitations of these techniques so that when presented with a problem, students can design their
experiments to measure the desired properties.
• Modeling mechanical behavior at small length scales: Some of the models that are commonly
used for phenomena such as high stresses, strain rates and Bauschinger effect observed in thin
films will be introduced. Integrating properties measured at small length scales (individual phases
and interfaces) into multi-length scale models to predict overall mechanical behavior will be
covered.
• Case Studies on Applications: Thin films, Multilayers, Gradient Coatings, Advanced
architectured materials where service life and structural integrity of the overall device is
controlled by the mechanical performance of the materials and their design will be taken up as
course projects/seminars. Strategies to mitigate stresses or make the structure more damage
tolerant to flaws will be discussed.
The course will use a good amount of data obtained from research scholars for analysis and discussion.
Texts / References
1. B. Freund & S.Suresh, Thin Film materials, Cambridge U. Press, 2004

2. A.C. Fisher-Cripps, Nanoindentation, Springer, 2004
3. Conference proceedings of Nano & Micromechanical Testing in Materials Research &
Development I-V, Phil magazine, Special Issues
5. W. Cai and W. D. Nix, Imperfections in crystalline solids, MRS Cambridge
MM 755: Kinetics of high temperature processes 2 1 0 6
• Kinetics fundamental (2 weeks)

Reaction kinetics
Rate of interfacial reactions between fluids
Diffusion fundamentals
Mass transfer-controlled reactions
• Interfacial phenomena and its role in process metallurgy (1 week)
Surface tension models
Interfacial convection
Applications in process metallurgy
• Heterogeneous reactions with examples (2 weeks):
Solid-liquid, solid-gas, liquid-liquid, liquid-gas
Dissolution of additives in the melt, Reduction reactions, Slag-metal reactions, and
Degassing or gas pick-up in liquid metals
• Multistep reactions (2 weeks)
Mass transfer and interfacial reaction-controlled reactions
Identifying rate controlling steps
Mixed control reactions
• Stirring of molten metals/slags and its kinetic effects (2 weeks)
Formation and role of bubbles
Gas stirred ladles
Foaming
Electromagnetic stirring
• Process modeling using thermodynamic software (2 weeks)
Using FactSage
Using Thermocalc
• End term project: progress and presentations (2 weeks)
Texts / References
• Treatise on Process Metallurgy, vol.2, Editor-in-chief: Seshadri Seetharaman, 2014,

published by Elsevier, eBook ISBN: 9780080969855
• Rate process of extractive metallurgy: Edited by H. Y. Sohn and M.E. Wadsworth, 1979,
published by Springer, ISBN: 978-1-4684-9117-3
• Extractive Metallurgy 1, Basic Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Alain Vignes, 2013,

published by Wiley, Print ISBN:9781848211605
• The Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Primary Metals Processing, J. Szekely, J.W.
Evans, J.K. Brimacombe, 1988, published by Wiley, ISBN: 9780471837206
MM 6101 : Additive Manufacturing with Metals 2 1 0 6
• Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

• Comparison with other manufacturing techniques
• Basics of materials thermodynamics, kinetics, and phase transformations
• Processing steps for additively manufactured components
• Process-Structure correlations
• Structure-Property correlations
• Prospects of Additive Manufacturing
II Assignments: There will be regular assignments during which students learn to use tools such
as Thermo-Calc and other in-house codes to apply different concepts learnt during the lectures.
III End term-project: Design an alloy for additive manufacturing Use commercial tools and in-
house codes earlier introduced to connect process, structure and property Optimise the alloy
composition to obtain required properties.
Texts / References
• C. P. Paul and A. N. Jinoop (2021), Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Technologies, and

Applications, McGrawHill.(Book)
• Ladani, L. (2021). Additive Manufacturing of Metals: Materials, Processes, Tests, and
Standards. DEStech Publications, Incorporated.(Book)
• Milewski, John O. (2017) "Additive Manufacturing of Metals." Springer (Book)
• Current literature of relevance

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DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE

Course Total 37 28 (+6) 06 - 71 +6

Total Credits 37 28 +6 56 40 161 +6

* Registration in II Semester (January)

Course Course Name L T P C

MM 6002 Principles and Applications of Ferroelectric and 3 0 0 6

MM 730 Topics in Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 3 0 0 6

MM 745 Strengthening Mech. In crystalline solids 2 1 0 6

Course Total 35 28(+6) 6 - 69 +6

Total Credits 35 28+6 56 40 159 +6

* Registration in II Semester (January)

Specialization: Process Engineering

Elective (outside dept. course) 3 0 0 6

Course Course Name L T P C

MM 622 Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6

DETAILED CREDIT STRUCTURE FOR THE M.TECH. PROGRAMME IN

Total Credits 38+6 34 50 40 162+6

* Registration in II Semester (January)

Course Course Name L T P C

MM 650 Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6

MM749(statistics and probability for material engineers)

MM4- Corrosion Science and Engineering

(***) PP/NP only

Course Course Name

MM 699 Corrosion Laboratory 0 0 4 4

MM 650 Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6

Outside Department Elective 3 0 0 6

MM 798 Project Stage-II 40

Course Course Name L T P C

Natures of interfaces, Thermodynamics of interfaces, Adsorption and deposition at surfaces and

T. Cosgrove, Colloid Science: Principles, Methods and Applications, Wiley-Blackwell, 2005.

MM 451: Instrumentation and Process Control 3 0 0 6

F.H. Raven, Automatic Control Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition, 1978.

MM 453: Engineering Polymers & Composites 3 0 0 6

Classification of polymers, Polymerization reactions. Polymer characterization, thermal,

C.M. Hall : Polymer Materials, MacMillan Education Ltd., London 1989.

MM 474 - Science and Technology of Thin Films 201 6

1. Materials science of thin films, M. ohring, Academic press.

MM 477: Ceramic Processing Techniques 3 0 0 6

Applications of technical ceramics; ceramic compositions, shapes, microstructures; brief

MM 611: Processing and Characterization of Steel (Lab.) 0 0.5 3 4

MM 612: Computational Laboratory 0 0.5 3 4

MM 621: Advanced Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy 3 0 0 6

Microstructure &Properties: solidification and solidification structures, interfaces, crystallographic

T.H. Courtney, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Ed., 2000.

MM 622: Advanced Concepts in Iron Making 3 0 0 6

MM 624: Advanced Concepts in Steel Making 3 0 0 6

MM 626: Thermomechanical Processing and Forming of Steel 3 0 0 6

G. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition,1988.

MM 632: Surface Engineering 3 0 0 6

Importance of surface engineering for materials development.Rationale in selection of surface

MM 638: Polymer Blends & Composites3 0 0 6

Background & perspective: Terminology, miscibility through specific interactions, phase

MM 640: Modelling of Microstructural Evolution 2 0 2 6

MM 641: Numerical Methods in Materials Processing 3 0 0 6

MM 642: Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 00 6

Engineering in Process Metallurgy, R. I. L. Guthrie, Clarendon Press, 1992

MM 644: Mathematical methods of Materials Engineering 2 1 0 6

MM 650: Protective Coatings 3 0 0 6

Requirement of protective coatings, classification of organic, polymeric and inorganic coatings,