a) The figure below shows three equilibrium structures that occur in an iron-carbon alloy, rank these from hardest to softest. b) The microstructure of an iron-carbon alloy consists of proeutectoid ferrite and pearlite. Relative mass to proeutectoid ferrite is 0.2 and pearlite is 0.80. How much carbon does this alloy contain?

Elements Of Electromagnetics
7th Edition
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
ChapterMA: Math Assessment
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1MA
icon
Related questions
Question

a) The figure below shows three equilibrium structures that occur in an iron-carbon alloy, rank these from hardest to softest.

b) The microstructure of an iron-carbon alloy consists of proeutectoid ferrite and pearlite. Relative mass to proeutectoid ferrite is 0.2 and pearlite is 0.80. How much carbon does this alloy contain?

Proeutectoid
Fe3C
Pearlite
Eutectoid Fe3C
Fe3C
Fe3C-
Eutectoid a
a +
Fe3C
>Pearlite
Proeutectoid a
Transcribed Image Text:Proeutectoid Fe3C Pearlite Eutectoid Fe3C Fe3C Fe3C- Eutectoid a a + Fe3C >Pearlite Proeutectoid a
Temperature (°C)
Temperature
1600
1400
1200
1000
1538°C
600
800 a
8
400
0
(Fe)
912°C
1394°C
1493°C
Y, Austenite
0.022 Co
0.76
Ti U
0.022
a, Ferrite
1
0.76
V
5
C₁
7
2
2.14
Composition (at% C)
15
10
1147°C
a + FezC
y+ Fe3C
4
3
Composition (wt% C)
X
a + Fe3C
L
Composition (wt% C)
4.30
Y+Fe3C
727°C
20
Cementite (Fe3C).
5
6.70
6
25
2500
2000
1500
1000
6.70
Temperature (°F)
Transcribed Image Text:Temperature (°C) Temperature 1600 1400 1200 1000 1538°C 600 800 a 8 400 0 (Fe) 912°C 1394°C 1493°C Y, Austenite 0.022 Co 0.76 Ti U 0.022 a, Ferrite 1 0.76 V 5 C₁ 7 2 2.14 Composition (at% C) 15 10 1147°C a + FezC y+ Fe3C 4 3 Composition (wt% C) X a + Fe3C L Composition (wt% C) 4.30 Y+Fe3C 727°C 20 Cementite (Fe3C). 5 6.70 6 25 2500 2000 1500 1000 6.70 Temperature (°F)
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ferrous Metals and Alloys
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780190698614
Author:
Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134319650
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259822674
Author:
Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Control Systems Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118170519
Author:
Norman S. Nise
Publisher:
WILEY
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337093347
Author:
Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118807330
Author:
James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:
WILEY