Phase Diagrams and Alloy Solidification

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What is indicated by the liquidus line in a phase diagram?

  • The temperature range where liquid and solid phases coexist. (correct)
  • The temperature at which an alloy begins melting.
  • The temperature range for complete solidification.
  • The temperature range where only liquid phases exist.

What happens during solidification according to the cooling curve of an alloy?

  • Solidification occurs over a range of temperatures. (correct)
  • Liquid phases turn completely into solids before reaching the liquidus line.
  • Solidification occurs instantaneously at a single melting point.
  • Temperature remains constant until all solidification is complete.

Which statement correctly describes partial solid solubility in alloy systems?

  • There are distinct solid phases with limited solubility of each component. (correct)
  • Solid phases cannot coexist with liquid phases in these alloys.
  • Partial solid solubility results only from identical atomic structures.
  • Components are fully soluble in the solid phase regardless of composition.

What is the effect of different atomic characteristics of constituent metals in an alloy?

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What does the cooling curve for a pure metal illustrate compared to that of an alloy?

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Which of the following best describes the solidus line in a phase diagram?

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Which of the following statements about latent heat of fusion is true?

<p>It represents the energy absorbed or released during phase change between liquid and solid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In constructing a phase diagram, what is the role of cooling curves?

<p>They provide data for plotting temperature and composition ranges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an alloy as opposed to a pure metal?

<p>An alloy consists of two or more metals mixed together. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a wider temperature range in the cooling curve of an alloy indicate?

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Flashcards

Liquidus

The temperature at which an alloy begins to solidify.

Solidus

The temperature at which an alloy is completely solid.

Alloy

A mixture of two or more metals.

Latent heat of fusion

The energy absorbed or released during a phase change between liquid and solid.

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Phase Diagram

A graphical representation showing the equilibrium phases of a material at different temperatures and compositions.

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Solubility

The ability of materials to dissolve into each other.

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Alloy Cooling Curve

When two or more metals form an alloy, the cooling curve exhibits a range of temperatures over which solidification occurs.

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Liquidus Line

The line on a phase diagram that represents the temperature range where liquid and solid phases coexist.

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Solidus Line

The line on a phase diagram that represents the temperature range where solid phases coexist.

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Partial Solid Solubility

The ability of materials to only partially dissolve in each other.

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