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Phase Equilibria Final Exam May2018 PDF
Phase Equilibria Final Exam May2018 PDF
Phase Equilibria Final Exam May2018 PDF
FINAL EXAMINATION
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a) Draw schematically the Cu-Ni binary phase diagram at constant pressure 1 atmosphere.
b) How would you experimentally verify (or improve the accuracy of) your Cu-Ni phase
diagram?
d) Explain the slopes of curves in c): why or why not there is a peak or valley on the curve?
2018S-MSE_1059 Phase Equilibria in Multi-Component Systems SCUPI, May 2, 2018
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c) The following TEM micrograph (next page) is from another Al alloy after over-aging
treatment. You are to do the following:
i) Explain the formation of GBP (grain boundary precipitates); the formation of PFZ
(precipitation-free zone); and
ii) Explain possible electrochemical cells formed between GBP, PFZ, and the matrix
(inside the grain volume). Any concentration cells? Any Daniel cells?
2018S-MSE_1059 Phase Equilibria in Multi-Component Systems SCUPI, May 2, 2018
2018S-MSE_1059 Phase Equilibria in Multi-Component Systems SCUPI, May 2, 2018
Question 3 (30 points) The Fe-rich portion of the Fe-Fe3C(θ) phase diagram is shown below.
You are to answer the following questions.
a) Write down the eutectoid reaction. You need to specify the coexisting phases, the
composition of these phases, the temperature of the reaction, and indicate the direction of the
reaction which occurs on cooling.
b) Explain how pearlite structure would form and why it often shows lamellar (or layered)
structure.
c) Assuming reasonably slow cooling, from austenite region to room temperature, and given the
following micrographs (all from Fe-C material), you are to
i) Indicate (mark) the pearlite and ferrite regions (if any) in each micrograph;
ii) Estimate the C content of each material. Explain your reasoning;
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