UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
AAS152BAAS252B

Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems Lab

L-T-P0-0-2 Credits1 Session2026-27 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 14 semesters · 7 branches

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS152B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics Lab / Chemistry Lab, code AAS252B)

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List of Experiments / Activities

  1. 1Unit I — Determination of Hardness of Metal Specimen — Determine Brinell or Vickers hardness of given metal specimens (mild steel, aluminium, copper); relate to material selection for machine components
  2. 2Unit I — Corrosion of Metals – Weight Loss Method — Determine corrosion rate of mild steel, aluminium, and copper in HCl and H2SO4 solutions by weight loss method; express in mpy (mils per year); relate to material selection in corrosive environments
  3. 3Unit II — Electrochemical Corrosion – Galvanic Series — Set up galvanic cells with dissimilar metal pairs (Fe-Cu, Fe-Zn, Fe-Al); measure open circuit potential (OCP); verify galvanic series; relate to galvanic corrosion in machine assemblies
  4. 4Unit II — Effectiveness of Corrosion Inhibitor — Study inhibition of mild steel corrosion in HCl using benzotriazole or amine-based inhibitor; calculate inhibition efficiency by weight loss and polarisation methods
  5. 5Unit III — Determination of Viscosity of Lubricating Oil — Measure kinematic viscosity of given lubricating oil samples at 40°C and 100°C using Redwood or Ostwald viscometer; compute viscosity index; assess suitability for engine lubrication
  6. 6Unit III — Flash Point and Fire Point of Lubricating Oil — Determine flash point and fire point of given lubricating oil using Pensky-Martens closed cup or Cleveland open cup apparatus; relate to fire safety in machinery
  7. 7Unit III — Calorific Value of Solid/Liquid Fuel — Determine gross and net calorific value of a given fuel sample (coal/oil) using Bomb calorimeter; relate to fuel efficiency and engine performance
  8. 8Unit IV — EMF of Electrochemical Cell and Nernst Equation — Measure EMF of Daniell cell (Zn/ZnSO4 || CuSO4/Cu) at different concentrations; verify Nernst equation; relate to battery cell potential
  9. 9Unit IV — Charge-Discharge Characteristics of Li-ion / Lead-Acid Battery — Study charge and discharge curves of a small battery cell; measure terminal voltage, capacity, and efficiency; relate to energy storage in EVs and power tools
  10. 10Unit V — Electroplating – Copper Deposition — Electroplate a mild steel specimen with copper from CuSO4 bath; measure thickness of deposit using screw gauge; calculate current efficiency; relate to surface protection of machine parts
  11. 11Unit V — Determination of Dropping Point of Grease — Determine dropping point of given grease samples; classify grease type; relate to selection of lubricating grease for bearings and machine elements
  12. 12Unit IV — Solar Cell – I-V Characteristics — Plot I-V and P-V curves of a small photovoltaic cell; determine open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, fill factor, and efficiency; relate to photovoltaic chemistry
Course Objectives5 points
  • To determine chemical and physical properties of metals and alloys relevant to mechanical applications
  • To study corrosion of metals in different environments and evaluate protective methods
  • To determine properties of lubricants and fuels relevant to mechanical engineering
  • To characterise electrochemical energy storage devices — batteries and fuel cells
  • To study surface coatings and thin film properties relevant to mechanical systems
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Determine metal hardness and corrosion rate in different environmentsK3
  2. CO2Set up galvanic cells, measure OCP, and evaluate corrosion inhibitor efficiencyK3
  3. CO3Measure viscosity, flash point, and calorific value of lubricants and fuelsK3
  4. CO4Determine EMF, verify Nernst equation, and study battery charge-discharge characteristicsK3
  5. CO5Perform electroplating and characterise solar cell I-V behaviourK3

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
  2. Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
  3. Fuels and Combustion – S.P. Sharma and C. Mohan Safety and General Instructions
  4. Students must wear lab coat and safety goggles at all times in the chemistry laboratory
  5. Handle all acids, alkalis, and oxidising agents with extreme care; use fume hood for volatile chemicals
  6. Dispose of chemical waste in designated containers as per lab safety guidelines
  7. Do not pipette by mouth; use rubber bulb or mechanical pipette fillers
  8. Wash hands thoroughly after every experiment; report any spillage or accident immediately

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 of the original AKTU PDF.

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