Phase Diagrams and System Components

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What is another term used to refer to phase diagrams?

Phase transformation diagrams

Microstructural diagrams

Constitutional diagrams (correct)

Equilibrium diagrams

What is the basis for classification of phases based on atomic order?

Insulating, Semi-conducting, Metallic

Crystalline, Amorphous, Liquid

Amorphous, Crystalline, Quasi-crystalline (correct)

Liquid, Solid, Gaseous

What is an example of a system with two components that are elements?

Au-Cu system (correct)

Al2O3-Cr2O3 system

Ice-water system

NaCl-H2O system

What is the term used to describe the change of one phase into another?

Phase transformation Signup and view all the answers

What is a phase in the context of materials science?

A physically homogeneous and distinct portion of a material system Signup and view all the answers

What type of phase diagrams involve time?

Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) diagrams and Continuous-Cooling-Transformation (CCT) diagrams Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tie line in a phase diagram?

To determine the chemical composition of the phases Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the system in which the solid solubility of one component in another is limited?

Non-isomorphous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lever Rule used for?

To determine the relative amounts of each phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a eutectic alloy?

It freezes at a single temperature Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in a Peritectic reaction?

The liquid reacts with one solid to produce another solid Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to equilibrate peritectic reactions?

Because of the rate-limiting step of solid-state diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the maximum concentration of solute atoms that can dissolve in a solvent to form a solid solution?

Solubility Limit Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the component of a solution that is present in a greater or major extent?

Solvent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the distribution of phases and defects in a material?

Microstructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a map that shows the relationship between phases in equilibrium in a system as a function of temperature, pressure, and composition?

Phase Diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a system with two components?

Binary System Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a phase diagram where there is complete solid and liquid solubility between two components?

Isomorphous Phase Diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate limiting step in peritectic reactions?

Solid state diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the property of metals that can exist in more than one type of crystal structure?

Allotropy Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of cementite in terms of carbon content?

6.67% carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the crystal structure of ferrite?

B.C.C. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum solubility of carbon in ferrite at 723°C?

0.025% carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for considering cementite as a part of the phase diagram?

It is a metastable phase with a slow decomposition rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate tensile strength of pearlite?

120,000 psi Signup and view all the answers

What is the crystal structure of austenite?

Face centered cubic Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum temperature at which ferrite is stable?

1394°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the TTT diagram?

To determine the kinetics of isothermal transformations Signup and view all the answers

What is the method used to determine the TTT diagram?

Molten salt bath technique combined with metallography and hardness measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ledeburite?

It contains small islands of austenite dispersed in the carbide phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase that forms when Austenite is quenched below a certain temperature?

Martensite Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range in which bainite forms?

Around 510°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of composite materials in aerospace applications?

High strength-to-weight ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of composite materials that allows them to be tailored to meet specific requirements?

Tailored properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of composite materials in marine applications?

Corrosion resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties?

Composites Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why composite materials are used in sports equipment?

Lightweight nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase that forms when Austenite is quenched to a temperature above Ms?

Bainite Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of composite materials in the construction industry?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What determines the fraction of Martensite formed?

Temperature to which we quench Signup and view all the answers

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, graphical representations of equilibrium relationships between phases in a system, and the components of a system, including independent chemical species.