Review of Thermodynamicsin Phase Transformations in Metals

In this CHAPTER there are many lecture, we start from a brief review of classical thermodynamics necessary for understanding of phase diagrams. We will then apply the thermodynamic concepts to the analysis of phase equilibria and phase transformations in one-component and multi-component systems. We will learn how to read and analyze phase diagrams of real materials and how to construct phase diagrams from thermodynamic data.The objectives and description of this course are Listed below:

Objectives
To understand the thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanisms, and microstructure of solid state phase transformations in metals and alloys

Description
This course begins with the introduction of thermodynamics, kinetics, diffusion, structure and properties of interfaces as the foundation to study phase transformations. Solidification is presented to introduce the basic concept of nucleation and growth among other things. Diffusional transformations include precipitation reactions in alloys, ferrite, pearlite and bainite reactions in steels. Martensitic transformations in steel is taught along with the concept of steel hardenability.