Metallurgy (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CJWT201
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Provide an in-depth study of metal properties and their class.
  2. Acquaint students with hallmarking.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

25CJWT 201

 

  Metallurgy

 CO22: Identify, describe the characteristics and properties of metals and recognize the properties of metals applicable in the jewellery industry

CO23: Differentiate between ferrous, non-ferrous metals, and alloys.

CO24: Comprehend about  metals mining

CO25: Recognize the importance of assaying and certification in the jewellery industry.

CO26: Analyses various types of jewellery adornment and its care.

CO27: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Metallurgy
  • Metallurgist & duties of metallurgist
  • Characteristics and Property of metals                                                         
  • Property of metals applicable in Jewellery Industry –
  • Ductility, Malleability, pickling, surface tension & Absorption

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Classification of Metal Groups
  • Ferrous
  • Non-ferrous
  • Alloys

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Mining and Techniques-
  • Surface Mining, Subsurface Mining and types
  • Impacts of mining

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Certification
  • Importance of assaying
  • XRF– fluorescence
  • Touch Stone                                                                         
  • Hallmarking
  • Introduction of Hallmarking,
  • Certification of Gold
  • BIS Mark
  • Indian Scenario
  • BIS and Consumer Awareness
  • Gem stones certification
  •  Wardrobe tips

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Other Essentials:
  • Types of jewellery
  • Care of jewellery

Storage, wear and cleaning

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Jewellery: The Scientific Study of Social Traditions. Paperback
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Gahane Kyon  Pahne?. Paperback

 

References: 
  • Hoke, C. M. (2000). Refining precious metal wastes: gold-silver-platinum metals: a handbook for the jeweler, dentist and small refiner. Metallurgical Pub. Co.
  • Smith, H. (2010). Jewellery: Nabu Press.
  • Carmichael, R. S. (2017). Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals (2008). CRC press.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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