CHEMISTRY OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Dr.A.Geetha
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Chemistry
Kongu Engineering College
Perundurai-638 060
UNIT - V
Lubricants - functions – requirements - classification with examples –properties: viscosity, viscosity index, flash and fire point, cloud and pour point, oiliness, aniline point and carbon residue – Explosives – requirements – classification – manufacture of important explosives (TNT, GTN and RDX) – Rocket propellants – properties and classification –
Lubricants
Lubricants – A substance, which when applied between two moving parts reduces friction by introducing a slippery film between the two surfaces.
Lubrication - process of reducing friction and wear between two moving surfaces by applying lubricant in between the moving parts.
Characteristics of Good Lubricant
Functions of Lubricants
Functions of Lubricants
Classification of Lubricants
classified based on their physical state as
1.Gaseous Lubricants
2.Liquid Lubricants
acts as corrosion inhibitor), vegetable,oil-palm, castor,
sunflower oil & whale oil.
3.Solid Lubricants
Refer text book
4. Semisolid Lubricants
Ex. Greases- 80% mineral oil + 10% soaps + 10% additives (inhibitors, antioxidants, antiwear)
be used up to 70°C, at high temp mineral oil and soap
separates out.
5. Metals/Alloys Lubricants
Properties of Lubricants
1.Viscosity
2.Viscosity Index (VI)
3. Flash and Fire Point
4.Cloud and Pour Points
5. Oiliness
6. Aniline Point
6. Aniline Point
Higher aniline point means lubricant contains higher percentage of paraffinic hydrocarbons and a lower percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons. Aromatic hydrocarbons have a tendency to dissolve certain types of rubber hence their low level is desirable in lubricants.
7. Carbon Residue
Explosives
Requirements of good explosives
Oxygen balance -
It indicates the oxygen contained in the molecule that is used to express the degree to which an explosive can be oxidized. The molecule is said to have a positive oxygen balance if it contains more oxygen than is needed to oxidize C and H to CO2 and H2O respectively then the combustion will be complete.
Classifications of Explosives
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b. Secondary explosives
c. Tertiary explosives (blasting agents)
oil
2. Classification based on velocity
a. Low explosives
i. Gun powder- mixture of 75% KNO3, 15% charcoal & 10% Sulphur.
During ignition decomposes into
10 KNO3 + 3S + 8C 3K2SO4 + 2K2CO3 + 5N2
ii. Nitro Cellulose (smokeless powder)
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b. High Explosives
i. Single compound explosives- contain only one chemical compound.
iii. Plastic explosives- combination of explosives in plastic state and are hand-moulded or press-loaded Into various shapes. Ex.PETN (Pentaerythritol tetranitrate )
ii. Binary explosives- it is a mixture of TNT with other explosive. It is heated to liquid state and poured into the container then allowed to solidify. Ex. Pentotile- mixture of 50% TNT and 50% PETN.
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
iv Dynamites- Contains nitroglycerine. It is an oily liquid, which detonates by pressure, shock, temp above 50°C. Different types of dynamites are
Gelatin
Classification based on physical form
based on physical form explosives classified as
e. Extrudable, f. Binary, g. Slurries & gels, h. Blasting agents
Preparation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT)
TNT is synthesized in a three-step process. First toluene is nitrated using mixture of acids to mono-
nitrotoluene. Then its re-nitrated to trinitrotoluene using anhydrous mixture of nitric acid and oleum.
Preparation of Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)
mixture of conc.H2SO4 & HNO3
Preparation of RDX
War department in Woolwich,UK named it as RDX
Then the mixture is warmed & treated with cold water to get RDX.
Rocket Propellants
an oxidizer is an agent that releases oxygen for combination with a fuel).
Properties of a good propellant
Classifications propellants
Propellants are classified into solid, liquid, gaseous and hybrid
Solid rocket propellant
and nitroglycerine mixture.
Liquid rocket propellants
Gaseous rocket propellants
Hybrid rocket propellants
Few rocket propellants currently used are
ABRASIVES
The word is derived from Latin Abrasio and it means - Scraping down
Definition
It may be defined as a hard material that can be used for Polishing, Smoothening, and Grinding the surface of other materials(objects).
For Example
If the object to be polished is soft, then the abrasive material for the object is also soft.
Wood is an object, then the abrasive material is Sand paper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFWImpoctts
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Different Forms of Abrasives
There are three forms of abrasives
crushed and ground to different grades and sizes
and then this powder is used as such /and also
after bonding it on cloth or paper.
Emery SiC
The block form (bonded/coated material) are pieces cut in suitable shapes from the abrasives material and they are used as grindstones, whetstones, millstone, and cutting edges.
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Examples:
Abrasives in such a form which are used in Dental applications are shown here.
Properties of Abrasives
The following are the important properties of abrasive materials
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Hardness of the common abrasives in increasing order is given below in the Table.1
Talc is the Softest and
Diamond is the hardest Abrasive material
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWS9w9dk1U
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2. Toughness
An abrasive’s toughness is often measured and expressed as the degree of friability, the ability of an abrasive grit to withstand impact without cracking, spalling or shattering.
3.Refractoriness (Melting Temperature)
Instantaneous grinding temperatures may exceed 3500°C at the interface between an abrasive and the work piece being ground. Hence, melting temperature is an important property and it should be high for a good abrasive.
4. Chemical Reactivity
Any chemical interaction between abrasive grains and the material being abraded affects the abrasion process. A good abrasive must not react with the object being abraded.
5. Thermal Conductivity
Abrasive materials may transfer heat from the cutting point of abrasive to the work piece. The cooler the cutting point, the harder it is.
6. Brittleness
An abrasive material should be brittle so that it can function effectively.
The other important character of an abrasive is its ability to withstand high temperature.
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Classification of Abrasive
Abrasives are broadly classified into two types.
1. Natural
2. Artificial (or) Synthetic
Natural abrasives are further classified and are given below.
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Examples: 1. Quartz
2. Garnet Siliceous Abrasives
3. Diamond
4. Emery Non-Siliceous Abrasives
5. Corundum
2. Artificial (or) Synthetic
The Artificial or Synthetic abrasive group includes a number of materials possessing very high hardness.
Examples: 1. Silicon Carbide (SiC) or Carborundum
2. Boron Carbide (B4C)
3. Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
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Natural Abrasives-Siliceous Abrasives
1. Quartz
2. Garnet
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Natural Abrasives-Non-Siliceous Abrasives.
Most of the abrasives used in industries
are belong to a synthetic group, except diamond.
1. Diamond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMjzCgoIwjU
(Diamond impregnated wheel)
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2. Emery
(iron oxide, Fe3O4).
is used on the tips of cutting, drilling tools etc.
3. Corundum (Al2O3)
metals and cutting metal.
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Artificial / Synthetic Abrasives
9 and 9.5 on Moh’s scale.
to produce artificial diamonds.
Preparation
SiO2 + C SiC + 2CO
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Common applications of carborundum includes in the making of
2. Boron Carbide(B4C)
Preparation
2B2O3 + 7C B4C + 6CO
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Uses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWS9w9dk1U
Application of Abrasives
Abrasives find applications in domestic, medical and industrial fields.
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ADHESIVES
Definition
“An adhesive is a substance which is used
for holding two surface together”. (or)
“An Adhesive is a substance which is used to joint
two or more parts so as to form a single unit”.
“A material used for bonding that exhibits flow at the time of application”.
Requirements for Adhesives
A good adhesive possesses the following qualities:
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Classification of Adhesives
1.Natural and synthetic adhesives.
Natural: If binding constituent of the adhesive is derived from natural source is called natural adhesives.
Eg., pitch, collagen, rubber etc.
Synthetic: Active part of synthetic is made by synthesis of chemical substances.
Eg., thermosetting plastic, thermoplastic materials and all structural adhesives other than cement are made synthetically.
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2. Organic and inorganic adhesives.
Organic: If active agent of the adhesive is based on organic molecule it is called organic adhesive.
Eg., epoxies, acrylics, urethanes, phonemics, silicones etc.
Inorganic: Inorganic adhesives are consist of metallic (Al, Mg, Fe) and non metallic (Si, Ca) compounds.
Eg., Cement of different kind, clays, lime etc.
3. Structural and non structural adhesives.
Structural: Non structural:
• Sustain load • Holding components
• Tolerate environment • Sealing against fluids
• Provide needed service life • Impact absorption
•Electrical, water, or
thermal insulations
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4. Based on difference in chemical composition.
Thermosetting
It can not be heated or softened once they cured.
Eg., acrylics, epoxies, polyester, polyimides, silicones, urea and melamine formaldehyde
etc. These are used where
Thermoplastic
Eg. acrylic, polyvinyl alcohol, nylon, cellulose acetate, polyamide etc.
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Elastomers: It is made of natural and synthetic materials got superior elongation and toughness properties.
Eg., natural rubber, neoprene, polyisobutylene, polysulfide, reclaimed rubber, silicone etc.
It has high flexibility and superior peel strength use temperature limited to 70 to 200 ºC.
Uses:
Adhesive alloys:
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Some common varieties of adhesive alloys include
5. Classification on the basis of Physical form:
6. Classification on the basis of Application:
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Advantages
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