Midterm Evaluation for

MME5535 ‘Light Alloys Current Status and Future’

1) Comment on the meaning of the elements located on the X (cross) of Miedema plot with
respect to the element located at the center of the “cross”.
2) Express and discuss why Bohr’s atomic model is a weak approach in understanding the
physical meaning of SFE (stacking fault energy).
3) Compare physically in terms of atomic distribution a limited solid solubility case with a 100%
solubility case. Please include in your discussion the outcomes of such difference(s) in terms
of Engineering properties of Alloys.
4) Discuss the aim in developing 8xxx aluminum Alloys.