The phase diagram of a mixture of magnesium and copper shows that two compounds are formed: MgCu2 that melts at 800°C and Mg2Cu that melts are 580°C. Pure copper melts at 1085°C and pure magnesium melts at 648°C. There are three eutectics: 9.4% by weight Mg (680°C), 34% by weight Mg (5600), and 65% by weight Mg (380°). (a) Construct the phase diagram showing temperature (y-axis) vs. % by weight Mg (x- axis). (b) Determine the number of degrees of freedom in each area and at each eutectic point.

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The phase diagram of a mixture of magnesium and copper shows that two compounds
are formed: MgCu2 that melts at 800°C and Mg2Cu that melts are 580°C. Pure copper
melts at 1085°C and pure magnesium melts at 648°C. There are three eutectics: 9.4%
by weight Mg (680°C), 34% by weight Mg (5600), and 65% by weight Mg (380°). (a)
Construct the phase diagram showing temperature (y-axis) vs. % by weight Mg (x-
axis). (b) Determine the number of degrees of freedom in each area and at each eutectic
point.
Transcribed Image Text:The phase diagram of a mixture of magnesium and copper shows that two compounds are formed: MgCu2 that melts at 800°C and Mg2Cu that melts are 580°C. Pure copper melts at 1085°C and pure magnesium melts at 648°C. There are three eutectics: 9.4% by weight Mg (680°C), 34% by weight Mg (5600), and 65% by weight Mg (380°). (a) Construct the phase diagram showing temperature (y-axis) vs. % by weight Mg (x- axis). (b) Determine the number of degrees of freedom in each area and at each eutectic point.
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