Phase Diagrams

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Phase Diagrams

This course is part of Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization

Instructor: Terry Alford

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

34 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

The use of principles of the Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloys.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course will explore higher-level details about phase diagrams, including the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram. We will use the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram to predict the possible phases and microstructures of a steel alloy based on its composition. Understanding phase diagrams is fundamental to engineering metals for any industrial application, from building skyscrapers to fabricating semiconductor interconnects and chip packaging.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 10 minutes

Specialization Introduction 3 minutes
Instructor Introduction Video, Terry Alford 3 minutes
Instructor Introduction Video, Nirmal Theodore 1 minute
Mini Course #1 Introduction Video 3 minutes

2 readings Total 18 minutes

Specialization Readings and Materials Overview 3 minutes
Syllabus 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Meet and Greet 30 minutes

In this module, we will examine phase diagrams and the Fe-Fe3C model system.

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2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt

2 videos Total 25 minutes

Phase Diagrams, Part 1, Segment 00:00-05:56 12 minutes
Phase Diagrams, Part 1, Segment 05:57-12:19 12 minutes

4 readings Total 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Alloy Phase Diagrams 30 minutes

In this module, we will examine how to determine the microstructures that result from cooling different compositions of alloys in the Fe-Fe3C model system.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 16 minutes

Model System Fe-Fe3C, Part 1 10 minutes
Model System Fe-Fe3C, Part 2 6 minutes

4 readings Total 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System 60 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Phase Diagrams III – Steel Quiz 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 60 minutes

Fe-Fe3C Phase Diagrams 30 minutes
Fe-Fe3C Phase Diagram Predictions 30 minutes

In this module, we will explore phase diagrams and heat treatments to control the properties of materials.

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5 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 26 minutes

Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 1 6 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 2 4 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 3 6 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 4 7 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 5 3 minutes

8 readings Total 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Hypoeutectic Fe-C Alloys 30 minutes

In this module, we will demonstrate how to use phase diagrams and heat treatments to control the properties of materials.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 21 minutes

Heat Treatments, Part 1 4 minutes
Heat Treatments, Part 2 7 minutes
Heat Treatments, Part 3 8 minutes
Course Review 3 minutes

6 readings Total 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 60 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Phase Diagrams IV – Steel Heat Treatment Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Heat Treatments 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Isothermal Transformation Diagram 30 minutes

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Terry Alford

Arizona State University

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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Very good course on PHASE DIAGRAMS from Arizona State University...

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