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MME 223: Engineering Materials
Homework 6 (each problem is worth 10 points)
Due Date: Monday, November 18 by 11:59 pm
Dr. Kang Kug (Paul) Lee, BEN 103, e-mail: leek11@miamioh.edu
Reminder: Homework is to be scanned and submitted electronically through Canvas

1. Based on the phase diagram for the Ag-Cu system (shown below):
i. Determine the maximum solubility of Cu in Ag and Ag in Cu. (2 pts)
ii. Determine the eutectic composition and the eutectic temperature. (2 pts)
iii. For an alloy containing 50 wt% Cu at 800°C, determine the percent liquid and solid that
are present and the composition of each phase. (6 pts)

KPL 1 11/12/2019
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2. Equilibrium cooling of a binary system with limited solid solubility produced the following
microstructure. Describe the expected mechanical/fracture properties and justify your
answer.

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