Phase Diagrams (Coursera)

Phase Diagrams (Coursera)

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.

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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.

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