MET 224E - Phase Equilibrium Diagrams

Course Objectives

1) To provide the concepts of phase equilibrium and phase transformations
2) To provide the analysis and interpretation of phase diagrams
3) To give an ability to apply knowledge of phase diagrams on material science and technologies

Course Description

One-component systems, phase rule, two-component systems; eutectic, peritectic, eutectoid, peritectoid reactions, partial and complete solid solutions, intermediate phases, lever rule, cooling curves, three-component systems without solid solution; crystallization path, application of phase rule and lever rule, alkemade lines and triangles, use of phase diagrams in material technologies.