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Metallurgy [1]

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 201
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.

 

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

 

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

 

·       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.

·       Chaffers, W. (2012). Hall marks on gold and silver plate. BoD–Books on Demand

                                                                             

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

·       Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 

·       Art of Jewellery

Diamond World

Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [8]

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Links:
[1] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/metallurgy-4
[2] https://www.bis.gov.in/index.php/hallmarking-overview/
[3] https://www.epmf.be/precious-metal-all-around-you/
[4] https://www.kuberbox.com/blog/types-of-jewellery-customized-jewellery-pieces-that-you-cannot-miss-on/
[5] https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/watches-jewels/take-care-jewellery/
[6] https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-tips-caring-jewelry
[7] https://www.thejewelrymagazine.com/jewelry-information-center/jewelry-care/
[8] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2023-2024