Introduction to Materials Science For Engineers, 9th Edition by Pearson

CHAPTER 9

Phase Diagrams—Equilibrium Microstructural Development

Phase diagrams can accurately predict the microstructures of metal alloys (like the brass shown here) if the casting is slowly cooled down to room temperature. (© Horizon International Images Limited / Alamy.)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Define the terms phase, component, and degrees of freedom in order to use the Gibbs phase rule for describing microstructures.
2. 1. Sketch a binary phase diagram with complete solid solution and identify the terms liquidus, solidus, and tie line relative to your sketch.
   2. Sketch a binary diagram with no ...