METALLURGY

Paper Code: 
JWT 201
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective:

  1. To provide an in-depth study of metal properties and their classification
  1.  To acquaint students with hallmarking

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Characteristics and Property of metals

Characteristics and Property of metals                                    

Property of metals applicable in Jewellery Industry –

Ductility, Malleability, surface tension & Absorption.

 

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Classification of Metal Groups

Classification of Metal Groups                                   

  • Ferrous
  • Non-ferrous
  • Alloys

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Mining and Techniques-

Mining and Techniques-                                                 

  • Surface Mining, Subsurface Mining and types.

 

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Certification

Certification                                                                                        

·        Hallmarking

o   Introduction  of Hallmarking,

o   Certification of Gold

o   BIS Mark

o   Indian Scenario

o   BIS and Consumer Awareness

o   Gem stones certification

Wardrobe tips

9.00
Unit V: 
Other Essentials:

Other Essentials:                                                                     

·         Types of Jewellery

·         Care of jewellery

Storage, wear and cleaning

Essential Readings: 
  1. Richard Thomas -Metalsmithing for the Artist Craftsman  
  2. Emil F. Kronquist -Metal Work for Craftsmen  

 

References: 
  1. Janet Fitch -The art & craft of Jewellery

 

Academic Year: 
2014-2015
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