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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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Intermediate level

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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.

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

Module details

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

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

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 12 minutes

Phase Diagrams, Part 1A6 minutes
Phase Diagrams, Part 1B6 minutes

4 readingsTotal 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Alloy Phase Diagrams30 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 videosTotal 16 minutes

Model System Fe-Fe3C, Part 110 minutes
Model System Fe-Fe3C, Part 26 minutes

4 readingsTotal 122 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 14, Phase Diagrams III -- Steel as a Model System60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Phase Diagrams III – Steel Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Fe-Fe3C Phase Diagrams30 minutes
Fe-Fe3C Phase Diagram Predictions30 minutes

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

What's included

5 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 26 minutes

Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 16 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 24 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 36 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 47 minutes
Non-Equilibrium Phase Diagrams, Part 53 minutes

8 readingsTotal 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Hypoeutectic Fe-C Alloys30 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 videosTotal 21 minutes

Heat Treatments, Part 14 minutes
Heat Treatments, Part 27 minutes
Heat Treatments, Part 38 minutes
Course Review3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Material Science, Chapter 15, Phase Diagrams IV -- Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations60 minutes