5 Questions
What is the temperature Tf indicated by the plateau portion BC?
Freezing point or fusion temperature
What happens to the heat during the process of freezing?
Heat is evolved
What is the cooling or temperature-time curve for a pure metal equal to?
Heat of fusion
At temperatures above Tf, the metal is in which state?
Molten
What is the most accepted theoretical model proposed for solidification of metals?
Nucleation theory
Test your understanding of the solidification process of metals with this quiz. Explore temperature-time graphs and identify key phases such as the freezing point and cooling stages.
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