Microstructure & Alloys Flashcards
How does a lattice structure affect a metal?
Determines the strength and deformation.
If bonds between metal atoms break it causes a ___?
Fracture
Describe a body centred cubic arrangement.
One atom at each corner and one in centre of cube.
What property do body centred cubic structures possess and what is an example?
BCC’s are very stiff and an example would be iron.
Describe a face centred cubic structure.
An atom at each corner plus an atom on each face bruh.
What property do face centred cubic structures possess and what is an example?
FCC’s are often soft and ductile, and an example would be copper or aluminum.
The three type of lattice defects are? (PLC)
Point, Line, Surface
A Type 1 (Vacancy) Point Defect is?
A lattice site missing an atom, so for example it would be like a FCC without an atom on one of the faces.
A Type 2 (Intersittal) Point Defect is?
An extra, usually smaller atom, not at a lattice site. So for example it would be like a BCC with a 2 atoms in the middle.
A Type 3 (Substitutional) Point Defect is?
An atom within the lattice is replaced with a foreign atom. So for example it would be like an FCC with a small atom on one of the corners.
Line Defects occur when?
Solidification when metal is plastically deformed.
A Line defect is what?
An extra plane of atoms inserted into a perfect structure. (YOU aint supposed to be there bruh get back in line)
What are 2 examples of Surface defects?
Crystals form at random sites, and crystals randomly orientate.
What are the consequences of Surface Defects?
- Grains will have identical structure but different orientation
- Grain Boundaries will form that hinder dislocation and movement.
What turns iron into steel?
The Carbon content.
