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Phase Diagrams and Phase Structure

Course Details

• Course Code: B52005H
• Course Name: Phase Diagrams and Phase Structure
• Credits: 2.0
• Level: Undergraduate
• Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials
• Lecture Time: 60 hours

Course Description

The thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium and phase transition are the basis for understanding and designing material properties, with a focus on the nature of the phase diagram. Through this course, students will understand the basic theory of thermodynamics, master the new development of the phase diagram analysis method and measurement technology, and lay the necessary foundation to engage in scientific research in the future.

Topics and Schedule

1. Basic concept 1.1. Phase and phase equilibrium 1.2. Phase structures in solids 1.3. Phase transitions and classification
2. Single component phase diagram and solidification of pure crystals 2.1. Phase rule and phase equilibrium conditions 2.2. Liquid structure, cooling curve 2.3. Pure metal crystallization conditions
3. Binary phase diagram and solidification of its alloy 3.1. The conditions of phase equilibrium, the application of the phase rule 3.2. Lever law and its application 3.3. Crystallization and nucleation conditions of solid solution alloys 3.4. Types of phase diagram
4. Phase change kinetics 4.1. Summary 4.2. Phase transformation process 4.3. Phase change kinetics
5. Ternary phase diagrams 5.1. Basis of ternary phase diagrams 5.2. Types of ternary phase diagrams
6. Method for determination of phase diagram 6.1. Summary 6.2. Classification of determination methods

References

• Principles of metal, Yu Yongning, metallurgical industry press, 2000
• Phase diagram and phase transition, Lu Xueshan, University of Science & Technology China press, 1990
• Phase diagram and phase transition, Huang Yong et al., Tsinghua University press, 1987