This module represents the essential introductory module to the principles of physical metallurgy providing essential knowledge on alloy systems. Solid Phases in Metallic Systems. Definition of solid solutions/ alloys. Crystalline structure, microstructure and physical properties of ferrous alloys.
Metastable Phase Diagram of Iron-Cementite
Steels and Cast Irons. Non Equilibrium Phase Transformations.
TTT and CCT plots.
Precipitation Reactions, examples from Aluminium Alloys.
Study of various Alloy systems.
