Metallurgy/Questions Answered by Expert P.G.Panikkar
| Subject | Date Asked |
| METALLURGY | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Pls suggest some university offering Ph.D in Materials Science in india, it is possible to do Ph.D ... A: I request you to kindly go to google search and find out the answer yourself . I do not know why ... | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Why in this testing method we apply 2 forces? Thanks of your answer . A: I am not an expert in Physical metallurgy and Mechanical testing and my expertise is limited to ... | |
| metallurgy | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: What is meant by metallurgy? A: Please read that 1. Metallurgy is "the art of working Metals esp, of extracting metals from their ... | |
| Iron sintering | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to sinter iron particles of 0.2mm? ANSWER: If you are speaking about iron ore of ... A: Let me write in brief about sintering though I am unable to show pictures here. In travelling ... | |
| Iron sintering | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to sinter iron particles of 0.2mm? A: If you are speaking about iron ore of 0.2mm , it can be mixed with iron ores of higher size and ... | |
| Screen water | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am working at iron plant, we experiencing too much water in the bunker( the ore is taken to the ... A: I am not clear about the operational problems you face due to the water in the ore. But one can ... | |
| Doubles MS vs PhD | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a material science graduate (MS) from University of Central Florida and will be graduating in ... A: I do not think I am competent enough to advise you in this matter. As far as the Indian scenario ... | |
| Silicon Ores | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Good day :) I hv questions: 1. What is the minimum percentage of SiO2 and Si in an ore to be ... A: 1.a)The value of the SiO2 requirement depends on the process adopted and out put required.Perhaps ... | |
| metallurgy | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: can u please send some photographs regarding the microstructure of carbide, bainite, retained ... A: Sorry. I feel you have not verified my area of expertise before asking this question to me.Have you ... | |
| Metallurgy - Effect of Normalising, Need to Normalize | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: What is the need to Normalize the Steels after rolling? Effect of such normalizing ? Effect of using ... A: Please look in to Wikipedia by google search and read "Normalizing: Carbon steel is heated to ... | |
| METALLURGY | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: what make the welding of medium cARBON STEELS DIFFICULT COMPARE TO LOW CARBON STEELS A: Please refer to the book "Physical Metallurgy Principles" byRobert .E.Reed Hill and Physical ... | |
| METALLURGY | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: SIR, WE MANUFACTURE GEARS WITH CASE HARDENING STEEL WHICH HAS NICKEL CONTENT OF 3.8 TO 4.5 ... A: You can prepare a test sample and give to any reputable crystallographic laboratory.They will give ... | |
| solidification | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: why metals solidify at a particular temperature and its alloy over a range of temperature??? does it ... A: 1.My Emil ID is pgpanikkar@rediffmail.com 2. I suggest you to put this an open question so that ... | |
| Melting Bismuth | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I intend to use a small raw bismuth block in magnetic experiments and need to change the ... A: I am sorry to tell you that this question does not belong to my area of expertise.How ever as the ... | |
| 316 Stainless Sheet | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: is there somewhere I can find what the official range in regards to tensile and yield of 316 ... A: I am sorry that I could not answer the question early as I did not have the ready answer with me. ... | |
| Stainless and Carbon Contact | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: We're looking to build a cover for a old abandon concrete stack. We want to use 11 gauge stainless ... A: You are correct that when two dissimilar metals in contact create corrosion. "Corrosion is a ... | |
| steel grade St 52-2 & 53-2 | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have requirement for steel plates chequered for Grade St 52-2 & 53-2, i have received offered from ... A: The Q235 B is a mild steel and the chemical and mechanical properties are approximate as follows:- ... | |
| iron ore analysis | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: Please let me know the accuracy limit of online analysis of Fe content in iron ore by XRF and other ... A: As you know well, In wet analysis always there is scope of human errors more than other methods. I ... | |
| gold versus brass | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i found a piece of metal from a 1910 engine and it looks like gold however we are ... A: You may please go to a gold smith or a shop dealing old ornaments.They will test and inform you ... | |
| Gold extraction From Sand | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a water well driller in Reno Nv. area and am interested in retrieving gold from my mud unit. ... A: Please take a few representative samples and get the same analyzed in a reputable laboratory for the ... | |
| Mercury for gold recovery | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions for you. If you can't answer one or the other maybe you can direct me ... A: First of all please understand that 8.5 ounces of mercury is not a gold mine for you. It is only a ... | |
| MELTING GOLD & ALUMINUM | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I melted 4 ounces of 14K gold to attempt to mold a 3 oz. fishing weight for a pendant. After a few ... A: Aqua regia can dissolve the gold and you can recover Gold. Please read the google search and fine ... | |
| iron ore analysis | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me information for online iron ore analysis. A: There are many methods for on line analysis including the microwave,XRF,XRD, etc.Even for moisture ... | |
| Hi P iron ore | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We have access to a high grade (Fe) Iron ore, but P content between 2%-3%,on an early mining ... A: In acid Bessemer process only carbon ,silicon and Manganese can be eliminated.There is no ... | |
| metals | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: i am inquiring about the mixture of certain metals together. I am wondering is it possible to mix ... A: 1.No, by mixing metals nothing can be achieved. It will be a heterogeneous mixture of metals with ... | |
| Non-Ferrous Alloys Question | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I want to start a new business of importing Non-Ferrous Alloys and supplying to different ... A: 1. There are many web sites dealing with non ferrous alloys. I think Alibaba.com is one of them. ... | |
| metal extraction | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: difference between cast iron and pig iron on manufacturing basis A: Pig iron "Pig iron is the intermediate product of smelting iron ore with coke, usually with ... | |
| iron from steel | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Sir: is it possible to extract the iron from steel in other words unalloy or remove the "impurities" ... A: The question is very interesting.But sorry to say that I have not come across any process by which ... | |
| metallurgy | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: how to measure the temperature of melting furnace which instrument is been used? A: The instruments used for the measurement of the melting furnaces are based on the applications and ... | |
| post heating | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: why we are doing postheating in alloy steel welding? A: The preheating is application of heat to a base metal immediately before welding. Preheating helps ... | |
| processing of gold | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: gud day sir!! i really want to know about the processing of gold using carbon in pulp method that ... A: Gold extraction is a highly technical process with many steps Kindly search in www.google.com and ... | |
| metal structure | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: what does allotropic mean what does iron and steel have to do with it. A: Iron is a metal with polymorphism structure. Each structure stable in the range of temperature, for ... | |
| gold | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: How can I separate gold from mercury? A: Gold(Au) and mercury (Hg)are two separate metals.So from pure mercury you cannot extract Gold. 2. ... | |
| Medieval metallurgy | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I', doing a research project on metallurgy in the medieval era. I was wondering if you could give me ... A: 1. I hope you have heard about the Iron pillar inn Delhi.Please look in to the details of this ... | |
| metallurgy | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: For a translation project, does the following make sense to you in English? Are there any ... A: sir, 1. a) an ore based steel plant or b) an iron ore based metallurgical production ... | |
| metallurgy | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: For a translation project, does the following make sense to you in English? Are there any ... A: Technically there are no mistakes in your translation. 2.I suggest you to give simple sentences ... | |
| removing phosphorus from iron ore | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: some iron deposits that contain in average 1.75 % of P2O5 - How can we remove this Phosphorus (and ... A: I am afraid,both are not acceptable limit.Now a days people insist on 0.075 P as acceptable ... | |
| removing phosphorus from iron ore | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: some iron deposits that contain in average 1.75 % of P2O5 - How can we remove this Phosphorus (and ... A: Sir, 1.Please consult any Metallurgical laboratory of repute near your place . The ore sample may ... | |
| Sintered Metal Hardness | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the Rockwell Hardness of powder metal material SS-410L-20. A: Why don't you do the home work before asking such questions? Kindly understand that I too have to ... | |
| ask quation | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: properties and application of manganese steel A: A paper by Ichiro Tsukatani1), Shun'ichi Hashimoto1) and Tsuyoshi Inoue1) of Kobe steel says ... | |
| 4130 Fracture | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Can someone please help me find out why my conveyor chain is breaking. The chains operation ... A: With out visiting your site and studying the construction and duty I cannot make a solution.Are you ... | |
| slip and twinning | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: how does and why the recrystallization temperature of themetals is affects on alloying? A: The formation of new equi-axed grains in the heating process, instead of the oriented fibrous ... | |
| slip and twinning | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: why do the ductility of a metal increases with the rise in temperature? A: I have already mentioned in my another mail about recrystallizations.Please read the same .Hot ... | |
| heat treatment | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: A: Kindly note that I shall answer the questions of relevant to my experience and expertise only . I ... | |
| iron production | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: how was iron manufactured in the early centuries?, including the methods, machinery and all the raw ... A: All the three questions are made with out doing any home work by the concerned. It could have been ... | |
| making gold nuggets from gold powder (talc) | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: been looking for help on this, hope and pry you can help or direct me to one who can any ... A: 1. Please get the analysis of the material you are possessing done by a qualified person.You may ... | |
| extractive metallurgy services | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i have an odd query. I have a small nickel-iron meteorite and wanted to have it made into a wedding ... A: The extraction of lead is done in Huntington-Heberlein process and D-L Sinter machine and then in ... | |
| seperating mercury-gold alloy from a gold coin | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a gold coin. it is canadian maple leaf. one day a drop of mercury fall on the gold coin ... A: When mercury falls on Gold it makes an amalgum.It is very difficult to remove the patch formed.Try ... | |
| Case hardening | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Im doing an experiment in my class and were trying to find the best way to strengthin iron. We came ... A: Please read the book Physical metallurgy and Mechanical testing by Prof:Lakhtin, a Russian ... | |
| 201 LN | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I looking for suppliers of 201 LN steel from both India and Abroad. Any information in this regard ... A: Please contact AK steels Ohio for the supply of 201 LN grade steels. There may be some chinese ... | |
P.G.Panikkar
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about sintering plants, Raw material Handling and iron making
Experience
I worked in sinterplants, rawmaterial handling plants and iron making units in Indian and Nigerian steelplants
Organizations
Engineeringconsultancy.info
Education/Credentials
Batchelor in Science and chartered Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering
Past/Present Clients
MahadevIspat,Steel authority of India, Ajaoktta steelplant, Ispat Metallics India Ltd,Rourkela,Bokaro, Visakhapatnam SteelPlant(RINL),Gharda chemicals
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