Code No: R7100104 1

I B.Tech (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, June 2009

APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is the principle of EDTA method? Explain the estimation of hardness of water by
complexometric method.
(b) Mention the dis-advantages of using hard water for industrial purpose. [12+4]

2. Write short notes on : [5+6+5]

(a) Priming and Foaming

(b) Phosphate conditioning
(c) Caustic embrittlement.

3. (a) Write a critical account on electrochemical theory of corrosion.

(b) How are the metals protected against corrosion by modifying the environment give suitable
examples.
[8+8]

4. (a) What is the function of accelerators in phosphate coatings? Give examples.

(b) How is rust on the metal surface cleaned before electroplating?
(c) Explain the following surface preparation:
i. Solvent cleaning
ii. Pickling & Etching. [4+4+8]

5. (a) Write the preparation properties and uses of polyurethane.

(b) Describe the uses of rubber as an engineering material. [6+10]

6. (a) Define Refractories and what are the criteria of a good refractory?
(b) Give the classification of refractories with suitable examples.
[6+10]

7. (a) Distinguish between extreme pressure lubrication & boundary lubrication

(b) Describe the functions of viscosity index improvers? Give examples.
(c) In what situations semi-solid lubricants are preferred. [8+4+4]

8. Write short notes on [16]

(a) Raw materials for cement

(b) Soundness Test
(c) Tensile Strength Test
(d) Compressive Strength Test.

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Code No: R7100104 2
I B.Tech (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, June 2009
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Why is sterilization of water necessary? Discuss any two methods of sterilisation.
(b) 0.5 g of CaCO3 was dissolved in dil. HCl and diluted to 1000 mL. 50 mL of this solution
required 48 mL of EDTA solution for titration. 50 mL of hard water sample required 15
mL of EDTA solution for titration. 50 mL of same water sample on boiling, filtering etc.,
required 10 mL of EDTA solution. Calculate the different kinds of hardness in ppm. [9+7]

2. (a) Water having following composition to be softened by lime soda process

Ca(HCO3 )2 = 220 ppm, Mg(HCO3 )2 = 56ppm, MgCl2 = 130ppm, MgSO4 = 84ppm,
CaSO4 =98ppm, Calculate the amount of lime and soda required to soften 106 litres of
water.
(b) Explain scale formation and sludge formation in boilers. What are their disadvantages?
How are they removed? [8+8]

3. (a) Give suitable reasons:

i. Bolt and nut made of the same metal is preferred in practice and
ii. Rusting of iron is quicker in sea water than in ordinary water.
(b) What is cathodic protection? Explain sacrificial anode method of protection with an
example. Mention its merits and demerits . [8+8]

4. (a) Discuss how the surface of a metal is prepared prior to the application of a protective
coating.
(b) Write the important applications of protective coating.
(c) Why is moderate current density employed during electroplating? [10+4+2]

5. (a) Differentiate between LDPE & HDPE.

(b) What are the drawbacks of raw rubber?
(c) Write the repeating unit for the following: [4+8+4]
i. Nylon 6,6
ii. PVC.

6. (a) Write short note on pyrometric cone equivalent.

(b) Describe acidic and neutral refractories and their uses. [6+10]

7. (a) Distinguish between extreme pressure lubrication & boundary lubrication

(b) Describe the functions of viscosity index improvers? Give examples.
(c) In what situations semi-solid lubricants are preferred. [8+4+4]

8. What are the chemical constituents of Cement? Discuss the function of each constituent. [16]

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Code No: R7100104 3
I B.Tech (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, June 2009
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Define carbonate and non carbonate hardness of water. Mention the various dis-advantages
of hard water for domestic use.
(b) What is meant by sterilization of water? Explain how sterilization of water is carried out
by using chlorine and ozone. [6+10]

2. (a) Water having following composition to be softened by lime soda process

Ca(HCO3 )2 = 220 ppm, Mg(HCO3 )2 = 56ppm, MgCl2 = 130ppm, MgSO4 = 84ppm,
CaSO4 =98ppm, Calculate the amount of lime and soda required to soften 106 litres of
water.
(b) Explain scale formation and sludge formation in boilers. What are their disadvantages?
How are they removed? [8+8]

3. (a) What is electrochemical corrosion and how does it occur? Describe its mechanism.
(b) What are corrosion inhibitors? Discuss anodic and cathodic inhibitors with suitable ex-
amples. [8+8]

4. Explain in detail the various methods of Chemical conversion coatings. [16]

5. (a) What is latex? How is natural rubber isolated from it ?

(b) Write a note on thermosetting plastics.
(c) Write the structural unit of [5+5+6]
i. SBR
ii. Buna - N
iii. Silicones.

6. (a) Define Refractories and what are the criteria of a good refractory?
(b) Give the classification of refractories with suitable examples.
[6+10]

7. (a) Give the functions of lubricants.

(b) Describe the mechanism of extreme pressure lubrication.
(c) How a viscous lubricant is converted into grease? [6+4+6]

8. What are the chemical constituents of Cement? Discuss the function of each constituent. [16]

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Code No: R7100104 4
I B.Tech (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, June 2009
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Define carbonate and non carbonate hardness of water. Mention the various dis-advantages
of hard water for domestic use.
(b) What is meant by sterilization of water? Explain how sterilization of water is carried out
by using chlorine and ozone. [6+10]
2. (a) What are ion- exchange resins? Discuss their application in water softening. How are
spent resins regenerated?
(b) Write a note on priming and foaming and their disadvantages. [10+6]
3. (a) What is electrochemical corrosion and how does it occur? Describe its mechanism.
(b) What are corrosion inhibitors? Discuss anodic and cathodic inhibitors with suitable ex-
amples. [8+8]
4. (a) Discuss how the surface of a metal is prepared prior to the application of a protective
coating.
(b) Write the important applications of protective coating.
(c) Why is moderate current density employed during electroplating? [10+4+2]
5. (a) Differentiate between LDPE & HDPE.
(b) What are the drawbacks of raw rubber?
(c) Write the repeating unit for the following: [4+8+4]
i. Nylon 6,6
ii. PVC.
6. (a) What is pyrometric cone equivalent? How it is be determined for a refractory? What is
it significance?
(b) Write a very short notes on [6+10]
i. Porosity
ii. Thermal Conductivity
iii. Dimensional Stability
iv. Strength.
7. (a) Distinguish between extreme pressure lubrication & boundary lubrication
(b) Describe the functions of viscosity index improvers? Give examples.
(c) In what situations semi-solid lubricants are preferred. [8+4+4]
8. Explain the following : [16]
(a) Heat of hydration of cement
(b) Soundness of cement
(c) Constituents of Portland Cement
(d) RCC.

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