Phy351 - Tutorial 4
Phy351 - Tutorial 4
JULY 2021
a) For a binary system of known composition and temperature that is at equilibrium, at least three
kinds of information are available namely the phases that are present, the compositions of
these phases and the fraction of the phases.
i) Define binary eutectic system.
ii) State two (2) steps to compute the equilibrium concentrations of the two phases.
b) Figure 1 shows a binary phase diagram of elements A and B. Determine the phases present,
composition, and amount of each phase at 215 ⁰C.
Figure 1
JUNE 2020
a) For a binary system of known composition and temperature that is at equilibrium, at least three
kinds of information are available which is the phases that are present, the compositions of
these phases and the fraction of the phases.
i) Define binary eutectic system.
ii) State two (2) steps to compute the equilibrium concentrations of the two phases.
b) Figure 2 shows a Cu-Ag phase diagram. Analyze the phase analysis for 40 wt% Ag – 60 wt% Cu at
500 ⁰C.
Figure 2
JUNE 2019
a) Define the followings:
i) Solidus line
ii) Phase
b) Figure 1 shows a phase diagram of an isomorphous Cu-No system. Analyze the phase analysis fo
Cu-Ni system at point P.
JUNE 2018
a) Define the following:
i) Solvent
ii) Solute
b)
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a Cu-Ag phase diagram. Analyze the phase analysis for 40 wt% Ag – 60 wt%
Cu at 900 0C.
JANUARY 2018
a) Define the following terms:
i) Solubility limit
ii) Unlimited solubility
b)
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a Pb-Sn phase diagram. Analyze the phase analysis for a 60 wt% Pb – 40 wt%
Sn at 200 0C.
MARCH 2017
a) Define the following:
i) Eutectic Temperature
ii) Liquidus line
b) Figure 1 shows a Cu-Ag phase diagram. Calculate the phase analysis for 50% Ag-50% Cu at
800 0C.
Figure 1
OCTOBER 2016
b) Figure 1 shows a phase diagram for Cu-Ni binary system. Make a phase analysis of this
system at point Q.
Figure 1
MARCH 2016
a) Define the following:
iii) Solvent
iv) Solidus line
b) Figure 1 shows a Cu-Ag phase diagram. Calculate the phase analysis for 40% Ag-60% Cu at
900 0C.
Figure 1
SEPTEMBER 2015
a) Define regarding a phase diagram
i) Solidus line
ii) Liquidus line
Figure 1
b) Figure 1 shows the binary eutectic Pb-Sn phase diagram. For a 40 wt% Sn and 60 wt% Pb
alloy, calculate the amount (in term of mass fraction) of each phase present at temperature
of,
i) 230 0C
ii) 100 0C
c) Redraw the diagram of Figure 1 indicating solidus and liquidus line in the region between)
0 wt% Sn and 60 wt% Sn.
MARCH 2015
From the binary eutectic lead-tin phase diagram in Figure 1, determine the phases present,
compositions of phases and relative amount of each phase in 40 wt% Sn – 60 wt% Pb at 150 0C and
220 0C.
Figure 1