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Age hardening

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A strengthening mechanism that relies on a sequence of solid-state phase transformations
in generating a dispersion of ultra-fine particles of a second phase. Age hardening is a
form of dispersion strengthening. Also called precipitation hardening (Chapter 12).

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Dispersed phase

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A solid phase that forms from the original matrix phase when the solubility limit
is exceeded.

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Dispersion strengthening

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Increasing the strength of a material by forming more than one
phase. By proper control of the size, shape, amount, and individual properties of the phases, excellent
combinations of properties can be obtained.

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Eutectic

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A three-phase invariant reaction in which one liquid phase solidifies to produce two solid
phases.

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Eutectic microconstituent

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A characteristic mixture of two phases formed as a result of the
eutectic reaction.

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Eutectoid

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A three-phase invariant reaction in which one solid phase transforms to two different
solid phases.

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Hyper-

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A prefix indicating that the composition of an alloy is more than the composition at which
a three-phase reaction occurs.

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Hypereutectic alloy

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An alloy composition between that of the right-hand end of the tie line
defining the eutectic reaction and the eutectic composition.

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Hypo-

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A prefix indicating that the composition of an alloy is less than the composition at which a
three-phase reaction occurs

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Hypoeutectic alloy

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An alloy composition between that of the left-hand end of the tie line defining
the eutectic reaction and the eutectic composition.

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Interlamellar spacing

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Interlamellar spacing

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Intermediate solid solution

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A nonstoichiometric intermetallic compound displaying a range
of compositions.

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Intermetallic compound

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A compound formed of two or more metals that has its own unique
composition, structure, and properties.

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Interphase interface

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The boundary between two phases in a microstructure. In metallic materials,
this boundary resists dislocation motion and provides dispersion strengthening and precipitation
hardening.

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Isopleth

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IsoplethIsopleth

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Intermediate solid solution

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A nonstoichiometric intermetallic compound displaying a range
of compositions.

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Intermetallic compound

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A compound formed of two or more metals that has its own unique
composition, structure, and properties.

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Interphase interface

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The boundary between two phases in a microstructure. In metallic materials,
this boundary resists dislocation motion and provides dispersion strengthening and precipitation
hardening.

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Isopleth

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A line on a phase diagram that shows constant chemical composition

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Isoplethal study

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Determination of reactions and microstructural changes that are expected while
studying a particular chemical composition in a system

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Lamella

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A thin plate of a phase that forms during certain three-phase reactions, such as the eutectic
or eutectoid.

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Matrix

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The continuous solid phase in a complex microstructure. Solid dispersed phase particles
may form within the matrix.

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Metastable miscibility gAP

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A miscibility gap that extends below the liquidus or exists completely
below the liquidus. Two liquids that are immiscible continue to exist as liquids and remain
unmixed. These systems form the basis for Vycor™ and Pyrex® glasses.

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Microconstituent

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phase or mixture of phases in an alloy that has a distinct appearance.
Frequently, we describe a microstructure in terms of the microconstituents rather than the actual
phases.

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Miscibility gap
A region in a phase diagram in which two phases, with essentially the same structure, do not mix, or have no solubility in one another.
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Modification
Addition of alloying elements, such as sodium or strontium, which change the microstructure of the eutectic microconstituent in aluminum-silicon alloys.
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Monotectic
A three-phase reaction in which one liquid transforms to a solid and a second liquid on cooling.
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Nanowires
are cylinders or “wires” of material with diameters on the order of 10 to 100 nm.
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Nonstoichiometric intermetallic compound
A phase formed by the combination of two components into a compound having a structure and properties different from either component. The nonstoichiometric compound has a variable ratio of the components present in the compound (see also intermediate solid solution).
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Peritectic
A three-phase reaction in which a solid and a liquid combine to produce a second solid on cooling.
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Peritectoid
A three-phase reaction in which two solids combine to form a third solid on cooling
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Precipitate
A solid phase that forms from the original matrix phase when the solubility limit is exceeded. We often use the term precipitate, as opposed to dispersed phase particles, for alloys formed by precipitation or age hardening. In most cases, we try to control the formation of the precipitate second phase particles to produce the optimum dispersion strengthening or age hardening. (Also called the dispersed phase.)
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Precipitation hardening
A strengthening mechanism that relies on a sequence of solid-state phase transformations in generating a dispersion of ultra-fine precipitates of a second phase (Chapter 12). It is a form of dispersion strengthening. Also called age hardening.
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Primary microconstituent
The microconstituent that forms before the start of a three-phase reaction. Also called the proeutectic microconstituent
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Solvus
A solubility curve that separates a single solid-phase region from a two solid-phase region in the phase diagram
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Stoichiometric intermetallic compound
A phase formed by the combination of two components into a compound having a structure and properties different from either component. The stoichiometric intermetallic compound has a fixed ratio of the components present in the compound.
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Strengthening mechanisms so far (3)
Cold work, Grain size strengthening, Solid Solutions
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What happens if we exceed the solubility limit?
We have more than 1 phase
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Intermetallic Compounds
Contains 2 or more metallic elements producing a | new phase and crystal structure.
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Intermetallic Compounds Are almost always
hard and brittle and thermally | stable.
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Eutectic
liquid transforms to two solid phases
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Eutectoid
one solid phase transforms to two other | solid phases
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Peritectic
liquid and one solid phase transform to a | second solid phase
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Eutectics have relatively (2)
low melting points and no | freezing range.
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Eutectics are _______ casting alloys
Effective
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Eutectics are ____melting solders
Low
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Nonequilibrium freezing can result in a _______ | solidus curve
nonequilibrium
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Dispersion strengthening can be obtained when ......
the solubility limit is exceeded and 2 or more phases are produced.
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T / F - For optimum dispersion strengthening of a metal - a large number of small, hard, discrete particles in a soft, ductile matrix will most effectively block dislocations
True
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T / F - For optimum dispersion strengthening of a metal - round dispersed particles minimize stress concentrations
True
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Intermetallic compounds are strong but _____
brittle
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Phase diagrams for materials containing multiple | phases normally contain one or more ______ reactions
3-phase
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The eutectic reaction permits _____ to solidify as an intimate mixtures of two phases
liquid
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eutectic _________ can be controlled to generate a variety of properties, including a balance of strength and ductility
microstructures

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