What heat treatment do you apply? Using this graph, how is it possible to increase the strength and hardness of this alloy?

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
  • There is an aluminum–copper alloy. The phase diagram is given below. What heat treatment do you apply? Using this graph, how is it possible to increase the strength and hardness of this alloy? Consider this question within the scope of heat treatments.
Composition (at % Cu)
5
10
20
30
700
1200
600
L
a+L
0 +L
|1000
500
(CuAl,)
a + 0
800
400
600
300
10
20
30
40
50
(AI)
Composition (wt % Cu)
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°F)
Transcribed Image Text:Composition (at % Cu) 5 10 20 30 700 1200 600 L a+L 0 +L |1000 500 (CuAl,) a + 0 800 400 600 300 10 20 30 40 50 (AI) Composition (wt % Cu) Temperature (°C) Temperature (°F)
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ceramics
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
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