Chapter 11, Problem 11.13P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether the intermetallic compounds are present or not needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

An intermetallic compound is a crystal compound that is a definite compound of two or more metallic elements forming a single metallic element. They're not made up of variable proportions. Most of the alloy is not fully soluble. If the quantity of solvent is more than a second stage, apart from the main solution, also appears.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The solid solution needs to be identified in the system.

Concept Introduction:

A solid solution is defined as two or more solvents in a solution. In such a solution the crystals of the material remain unchanged when adding the solvent. When two metals are made to mix together, they form an alloy. Many solid solutions are found in nature in the form of mineral made under heat and temperature.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The three-phase reaction from the system needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The three-phase reaction is also termed as a eutectoid reaction . A three-phase system is a solid transformation into two other solid phases at the same time In Eutectoid system, a solid phase replaces the liquid phase to the eutectic system. This phase involves the transmission of the solid phase into two other solid phases.