Metallurgy

Paper Code: 
JWT 201
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To provide an in-depth study of metal properties and their classification
  •  To acquaint students with hallmarking

 

9.00
Unit I: 
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

 

  • Ferrous
  • Non-ferrous
  • Alloys

 

Unit III: 
Mining and Techniques

 

Surface Mining, Subsurface Mining and types

 

Unit IV: 
Certification

 

  • Hallmarking
    • Introduction  of Hallmarking,
    • Certification of Gold
    • BIS Mark
    • Indian Scenario
    • BIS and Consumer Awareness
    • Gem stones certification
  • Wardrobe tips

 

Unit V: 
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: 
2017-2018
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