Learn about the strengthening by addition and the atomic arrangements in metals.
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MET0202215
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E-learning
Description
Pure metals are soft and ductile. This particularity is, at the same time, a limitation of their use. To improve the strengthening of metals, a mix with other chemical elements is commonly used to form alloys. The simplest type of alloy is one in which the minor component is randomly dispersed in the crystal structure of the major component. This is called a Solid Solution. In this module solid solutions will be presented. The different elements apart from iron and carbon will be introduced. The definition of solute and solvent will be examined, too. Then, the behaviour of substitution and interstitial will be explained. First, the interstitial will be detailed with elements like Boron, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen. Finally, the substitutional solid solution will be exhibited.
What you will learn
- Explain the following concepts:
Solid solutions;
Interstitial Solid Solution;
Substitutional Solid Solutions.
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