MET 224 - 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