Chap 3 & 4 physical properties and metal alloys Flashcards
The ratio of ultimate tensile strength to density
specific strength
The ratio of modulus of elasticity to density
Specific stifness
Temperature at which a material changes from solid to liquid state
melting
Energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a material by 1 degree
specific heat
Rate at which heat flows within and through a material
thermal conductivity
Reaction of a metal or ceramic with air that results in the formation of a layer of metal oxide on the surface of the metal
oxidation
Size of the solute atom is much smaller than solvent atom
interstitial solid solution
Major element in a solid solution
solvent
Minor element in a solid solution
solute
Size of the solute and solvent atoms are similar
substitutional solid solution