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What is the term for the component of either a liquid or solid solution that is present to a lesser or minor extent?
What is the maximum concentration of solute atoms that may dissolve in the solvent to form a solid solution?
What is the term for the distribution of phases and defects in a material?
In a unary phase diagram, what is the value of F in the single phase region?
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What type of phase diagram is obtained when there is complete solid and liquid solubility?
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What is the approximate tensile strength of pearlite?
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What is the crystal structure of Austenite?
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What is the composition of Ledeburite?
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What is the solubility limit of carbon in ferrite?
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What is the purpose of the TTT diagram?
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What is the temperature at which austenite is formed?
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What is the primary purpose of a phase diagram in materials science?
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What is the difference between 'equilibrium' in phase diagrams and global equilibrium?
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What is a component of a system in the context of phase diagrams?
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What is the primary characteristic of a gas phase?
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What is the main characteristic of an isomorphous system?
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How do you determine the actual chemical composition of phases in an alloy at a specified temperature?
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What is the principle behind the Lever rule?
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What is the characteristic of a eutectic phase diagram?
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Why is it difficult to equilibrate peritectic reactions?
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What is the name of the property exhibited by some metals, including Iron, Tin, Manganese, and Cobalt, where they can exist in more than one type of crystal structure depending on temperature?
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What is the term for the rearrangement of atoms in a solid solution, where the solute atoms move into definite positions in the lattice?
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What is the composition of cementite in terms of carbon content?
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What is the temperature range below which Austenite transforms to Martensite?
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What is the name of the structure that appears in the nose region of the TTT diagram?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Phase Diagrams
- A phase diagram is a graphical representation of the equilibrium relationships between phases in a system
- It is used to identify the phases present in a system at a given temperature and composition
- Phase diagrams can be unary (one component), binary (two components), or ternary (three components)
Components of a System
- A system consists of independent chemical species, which can be elements, ions, or compounds
- Examples:
- Au-Cu system: components are Au and Cu (elements)
- Ice-water system: component is H2O (compound)
- Al2O3-Cr2O3 system: components are Al2O3 and Cr2O3
Phases
- A phase is a physically homogeneous and distinct portion of a material system
- Phases can be classified based on:
- State: gas, liquid, solid
- Atomic order: amorphous, quasi-crystalline, crystalline
- Band structure: insulating, semiconducting, semi-metallic, metallic
- Property: para-electric, ferromagnetic, superconducting
- Stability: stable, metastable, unstable
- Size/geometry of an entity: nano-crystalline, mesoporous, layered
Phase Transformations
- Phase transformation is the change of one phase into another
- Examples:
- Solid → Liquid → Gas
Solvent and Solute
- Solvent: the component present in a greater extent in a solution
- Solute: the component present in a lesser extent in a solution
Phase Diagrams
- Unary phase diagram: a phase diagram with one component
- Binary phase diagram: a phase diagram with two components
- Isomorphous phase diagram: a phase diagram with complete solid and liquid solubility
- Eutectic phase diagram: a phase diagram with limited solid solubility and one composition at which the liquid freezes at a single temperature
- Peritectic phase diagram: a phase diagram with complete liquid solubility and a reaction between the liquid and a solid to produce another solid
Tie Line and Lever Rule
- Tie line: a horizontal line drawn at a specified temperature to determine the chemical composition of phases in equilibrium
- Lever rule: a method to determine the relative amounts of each phase in equilibrium
Eutectic and Peritectic Phase Diagrams
- Eutectic reaction: a reaction where the liquid freezes at a single temperature
- Peritectic reaction: a reaction where the liquid reacts with a solid to produce another solid
- Characteristics of eutectic and peritectic reactions:
- Complete liquid solubility
- Limited solid solubility
- Formation of a new solid phase
Allotropic Transformations
- Allotropic transformations: changes in crystal structure of a metal with temperature
- Examples:
- Iron: B.C.C. to F.C.C. structure
- Tin: diamond cubic to tetragonal structure
TTT Diagrams
- Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) diagrams: diagrams that show the kinetics of isothermal transformations
- Determination of TTT diagrams: using molten salt bath techniques combined with metallography and hardness measurements
- Utility of TTT diagrams: predicting microstructures and kinetics of phase transformations
Composite Materials
- Composite materials: engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with different physical or chemical properties
- Advantages of composite materials:
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Tailored properties
- Corrosion resistance### Benefits of Composites
- Offer designers greater flexibility in creating complex shapes and structures that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional materials like metals
- Exhibit excellent fatigue resistance, making them suitable for applications subjected to cyclic loading
- Have good electrical insulation properties, making them suitable for electrical and electronic applications
Applications of Composite Materials
Aerospace Industry
- Extensively used due to high strength-to-weight ratio
- Components made from composites include aircraft fuselages, wings, and engine components
Automotive Industry
- Used to manufacture body panels, chassis components, and interior parts
- Contribute to weight reduction and improved fuel efficiency
Marine Industry
- Widely used for boat hulls, decks, and other structural components
- Chosen for corrosion resistance and high strength
Construction
- Used in bridges, buildings, and infrastructure components
- Valued for durability, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility
Sports and Recreation
- Prevalent in sports equipment such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, bicycles, and skis
- Lightweight nature and ability to enhance performance make them ideal
Wind Energy
- Wind turbine blades are often made from composite materials
- High strength and fatigue resistance enable efficient energy generation
Medical Industry
- Used in medical applications such as prosthetics, orthopaedic implants, and dental materials
- Biocompatibility and tailored mechanical properties make them suitable
Electronics
- Composite materials with excellent electrical insulation properties are used in electronic components, circuit boards, and insulation materials
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Learn about phase diagrams, an essential tool in materials science, and how they illustrate the existence of different phases. Understand the concept of microstructural level equilibrium.
