steelHub - Phase Transformation Mechanisms

Catalogue | Course | Module

Module of

Phase Transformation

Master steel transformation: Analyze alloying effects, predict microstructure, and apply diffusion models in this metallurgical fundamentals course.

Ferrous Metallurgy

Phase Transformation Mechanisms

Full Code

MET0104220

Module Type

E-learning

Description

Short description:
Alloy-Microstructure Link: Predict steel outcomes via phase diagrams, diffusion calculations, and alloying effects in this self-paced module.

Long description:
This module provides an in-depth exploration of how steel’s microstructure evolves through controlled alloying and thermal treatments. Learners examine the role of raw materials and BOS (Basic Oxygen Steelmaking) elements in shaping mechanical properties, guided by solubility rules and Fe phase diagrams. Through interactive diagrams and analysis tasks, they assess diffusion and transformation mechanisms, including diffusional and displacive transformations. The module also covers ferrite growth types and transformation rates, reinforced with practical calculation exercises using Arrhenius and Einstein equations. Participants will interpret CCT diagrams and gain expertise in predicting microstructure outcomes based on temperature and cooling conditions.

What you will learn

- Explain how raw materials and alloying influence the microstructure and properties of steel.
- Apply solubility rules to predict the behavior of elements in Fe alloys.

Module content

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Learning Outcomes

Applied Metallurgy
1

Understands the basics of metallurgy, including the structure and properties of metals.

1

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