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Phase Diagrams I & II

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Phase Diagrams I & II

This course is part of Materials Science for Technological Application 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

at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

30 reviews

Beginner 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 phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of metals and alloys.

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In this course, we will look at phase diagrams and how they are used to determine the state of the material as a function of temperature and composition. We will also investigate how the microstructure and materials properties can be manipulated as a function of temperature and composition. A special focus will be on the eutectic phase diagram.

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1 video1 reading

In this module, we explain the concepts of solubility, solubility limit, saturation and solubility limit lines (solvus) on phase diagrams.

What's included

3 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 15 minutes

Solubility4 minutes
Phase Diagrams, Part 18 minutes
Phase Diagrams, Part 23 minutes

6 readingsTotal 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 12, Phase Diagrams I -- Solubility & Eutectics60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 12, Phase Diagrams I -- Solubility & Eutectics60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 12, Phase Diagrams I -- Solubility & Eutectics60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Phase Diagrams- Solubility Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Solubility30 minutes

The eutectic phase diagram is important for solder ball and inter-metal interconnects in semiconductor industry. In this module we discuss eutectic phase diagrams.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 11 minutes

Eutectic Phase Diagrams, Part 13 minutes
Eutectic Phase Diagrams, Part 27 minutes

4 readingsTotal 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Eutectic Phase Diagrams30 minutes

In this module, we examine eutectic microstructure and eutectic properties.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 12 minutes

Eutectic Microstructures, Part 15 minutes
Eutectic Microstructures, Part 28 minutes

4 readingsTotal 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Eutectic Microstructures30 minutes

In this module, you will explore hypoeutectic and hypereutectic alloys and their composition and cooling impacts microstructures.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Eutectic Properties, Part 14 minutes
Eutectic Properties, Part 26 minutes
Eutectic Properties, Part 38 minutes
Course Review2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 13, Phase Diagrams II -- Eutectics & Microstructure60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Phase Diagrams II Eutectics Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Phase Diagrams60 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Eutectic Alloys30 minutes
Eutectic Properties30 minutes

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Terry Alford

Arizona State University

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Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

This course helps me to understand pros and cons about material science even it's short term course. Professor tried to cover up each and every important properties of the material.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Clear explanation however sound is not loud, so I need to increase the volume in my laptop

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