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What is the process called when moving from one equilibrium state to another?
What is the process called when moving from one equilibrium state to another?
Transitioning between equilibrium states is always a gradual process.
Transitioning between equilibrium states is always a gradual process.
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What is an example of two different equilibrium states?
What is an example of two different equilibrium states?
Solid and liquid states of water.
The process of moving from a _____ equilibrium state to another can involve changes in temperature or pressure.
The process of moving from a _____ equilibrium state to another can involve changes in temperature or pressure.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What happens to small clusters below the melting point?
What happens to small clusters below the melting point?
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Clusters become more stable as the temperature increases.
Clusters become more stable as the temperature increases.
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What occurs to small clusters when they are remelted?
What occurs to small clusters when they are remelted?
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Clusters below the melting point remain __________.
Clusters below the melting point remain __________.
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Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
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What is the primary difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation?
What is the primary difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation?
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Heterogeneous nucleation requires more energy than homogeneous nucleation.
Heterogeneous nucleation requires more energy than homogeneous nucleation.
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What is the effect of surface tension on nucleation processes?
What is the effect of surface tension on nucleation processes?
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The free energy necessary for heterogeneous nucleation is reduced by a factor of _______.
The free energy necessary for heterogeneous nucleation is reduced by a factor of _______.
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What does the solute rich boundary layer refer to in relation to the advancing interface?
What does the solute rich boundary layer refer to in relation to the advancing interface?
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The thickness of the solute rich boundary layer is denoted by the variable x.
The thickness of the solute rich boundary layer is denoted by the variable x.
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What is formed ahead of the advancing interface?
What is formed ahead of the advancing interface?
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A _______ rich boundary layer is built ahead of the advancing interface.
A _______ rich boundary layer is built ahead of the advancing interface.
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What is an example of an expendable mold used in shape casting?
What is an example of an expendable mold used in shape casting?
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Sand is a non-expendable mold used in shape casting.
Sand is a non-expendable mold used in shape casting.
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Name one mold type mentioned in shape casting techniques.
Name one mold type mentioned in shape casting techniques.
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Expendable molds in shape casting can include materials like _______.
Expendable molds in shape casting can include materials like _______.
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Match the following mold types with their characteristics:
Match the following mold types with their characteristics:
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In which types of crystals do dendrites grow most rapidly along the direction of heat flow?
In which types of crystals do dendrites grow most rapidly along the direction of heat flow?
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Dendrite growth is fastest in FCC and BCC crystals perpendicular to the direction of heat flow.
Dendrite growth is fastest in FCC and BCC crystals perpendicular to the direction of heat flow.
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What are the two types of crystals where dendrite growth is most rapid?
What are the two types of crystals where dendrite growth is most rapid?
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The most rapid growth directions of dendrites lie along the direction of ______.
The most rapid growth directions of dendrites lie along the direction of ______.
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Match the crystal structure with its characteristic
Match the crystal structure with its characteristic
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Study Notes
Introduction to Metal Casting
- Ancient Egyptians practiced melting and casting as early as ~1450 B.C.
- The process involved heating metal in crucibles using bellows.
- Casting of objects, like temple doors, was also part of the process.
Solidification of Metals
- Solidification is a process where a substance changes from liquid to solid.
- It involves releasing heat to transition from liquid/solid equilibrium.
- Homogeneous nucleation occurs when the entire melt is of uniform energy.
- Heterogeneous nucleation occurs at preferred sites (e.g., mold walls).
Solute Partitioning
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The concentration of solutes in the liquid and solid phases during cooling affect the process.
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The partition coefficient (k) is the ratio of solute concentrations in solid and liquid.
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During non-equilibrium solidification, a solute-rich layer develops ahead of the solidifying interface due to compositional changes. This affects the solidification process.
Growth of Solid
- In pure metals, solidification can begin with the formation of a planar solid-liquid interface. During solidification, this planar front converts to cells (which become dendrites) as the rate of cooling accelerates.
- In alloys, the presence of alloying components creates constitutional undercooling.
- Instability in the liquid results in the branching growth of dendritic structures.
- The different growth patterns (planar, cellular, dendritic) depend on both compositional and thermal factors.
Sand Casting
- Sand casting is a common method of producing metal castings in expendable sand molds.
- It involves making molds using sand, and pouring molten metal into the mold.
- Different types of sand are utilized, including green sand, dry sand, and facing sand.
- Patterns are used to create the cavity in the sand, and are sometimes made of wood, metal, or plastics.
Metal Casting Technology
- Casting is used to produce intricate and complex shapes that would be difficult to produce by other methods (e.g. machining, forging).
- It yields uniformity in the material properties/characteristics.
- Casting can handle larger sizes and heavier objects, compared to other processes.
- Casting is generally inexpensive, relative to other shaping techniques, for mass production.
- The complexity of the part, along with other considerations, must be weighed against cost factors prior to selecting this method.
Casting Quality
- The quality of the casting is influenced by parameters (e.g., pattern design, mold preparation, melt quality and temperature, pouring practice).
- Defects like misruns, cold shuts, shrinkage cavities, are related to the process/materials involved.
- Several methods (visual/destructive inspection) are used to detect imperfections.
Mold Making
- Molding sand is a mixture of silica sand, binder, and moisture.
- The consistency and properties (compressive strength, permeability, shrinkage) of the molding sand affect the final product properties.
- Different types like green sand (molding and core), dry sand, facing sand, core sands, and parting sands are used in the process.
Cast House Processes
- Ingot casting (used to produce the primary shapes of metals such as slabs, plates, billets, or ingots)
- Continuous casting (a process that produces continuous metal shapes like slabs and billets)
- Both processes have advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific need and application of the final product.
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Explore the concepts of equilibrium states and nucleation in this quiz. Understand the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, and examine the effects of temperature and pressure on these processes. Test your knowledge with matching terms and definitions.
