Phase Diagrams (Coursera)

Course 1 of 4 in the Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization.

What You Will Learn

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

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Phase Diagrams

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.

WEEK 2

Module 1: Model System Fe-Fe3C and Phase Diagrams

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

WEEK 3

Module 2: Model System Fe-Fe3C

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.

WEEK 4

Module 3: Phase Transformations

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

WEEK 5

Module 4: Heat Treatments

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