Learn about the strengthening by addition and the atomic arrangements in metals.
Overview
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MET0202205
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Before starting, it is important that you are familiar with the following terms:
Crystal System
Dislocation
Electron Configuration
Edge Dislocation
In the next slides, you will be introduced to these terms. If you already know them, please skip them and start the next module. In this module the underlying Strengthening by additions of Solute Atoms will be reviewed and then it will be used to estimate the use of Alloying Elements in the Strengthening of Steels. You may skip some of the material on atomic arrangements in metals if you are already familiar with terms such as Crystal Structure and Close Packing of Atoms. However, you may find this material useful for revision.
What you will learn
- Explain the basic terms used in Solid Solution Strengthening:
Crystal System;
Dislocation;
Close Packing;
Electron Configuration;
Edge Dislocation.
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