Chapter 11 - Mirco-structure and Metallography | Phases Flashcards
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Phase
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Specific arrangement of atoms in a regular repeating array. Commonly known as Crystalline structure.
2
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Phase Diagram
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Visual representation of phases with varying temperature.
3
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Example of phases of a pure chemical compound?
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Water H2O
4
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What are phases of the material related to?
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Its properties, especially the mechanical properties.
5
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Phases of Metals - Pure Materials
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Differing ways to arrange the atoms or molecules. e.g. changing between FCC & BCC
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Phases of Metals - Alloys (Inc. substitutional solid solutions & Interstitial solid solution)
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The arrangement of the atoms can be different to have different phases.
