MSE 230

HW8 (due 03/11, 03/12)

Spring 2010

1. Explain briefly why the properties values in Table 11.2b have such wide ranges. One sentence is sufficient. 2. Choose a stainless steel alloy from Table 11.4 for surgical scalpels. Give the alloy name or number designation, nominal composition, metallurgical condition, and mechanical properties. Justify you choice among the alloys in terms of the main property needed for this application, which is the ability of the blade to hold and edge (i.e., remain sharp). 3. (a) Using the mechanical properties data tables in Chapter 11, identify the alloy/condition from each of the main alloy classes (tables) that has the highest value of specific strength (yield strength) in uniaxial tension (y/). Indicate the source of the density values you use and state your assumptions if you have to estimate the density. (b) For a given tie (size and load capacity (i.e., without yielding)) which of the alloys identified in part (a) would provide the lowest mass (lightest tie) and, (c) which would provide the lowest cost. Justify your answers by showing the calculations and tabulate your final answers. 4. In an attempt to save weight, designers choose precipitation-hardened Al-2014 for an automotive engine component. The designers are attracted to this alloy because the components could be forged to shape and then heat-treated to yield strength of 375 MPa (minimum) and 10% elongation (minimum). The components are put into service and after several years some failures begin to occur in vehicles that have high mileage. Mechanical testing reveals yield strength values ranging from 120 to 270 MPa. Chemical analysis shows that the components are well within the composition specification, so the designers accuse the heat-treater of failing to meet the yield strength specification. The heat-treater responds with testing records showing the components were in fact heat-treated to yield strengths of 402 18 MPa with elongations of 12 1%. Using Fig. 11.27 explain what happened. 5. Three alloys commonly used for orthopedic implants such as artificial joints and bone plates are: 1) austenitic stainless steel 316L, 2) Ti-6Al-4V, and 3) Co-28Cr-6Mo alloy. Callister provides composition and mechanical properties data for the first two alloys, but not the Cobased alloy. Prepare a table comparing the chemical composition and mechanical properties (tensile strength, yield strength, and % elongation) of these alloys. Be sure to include the alloy condition for which the properties apply. For the Co-based alloy use standard ASTM F75-07 as the source. You can obtain this specification through the Purdue library online: Databases > Specifications and standards > IHS > IHS Standards Expert > and then type ASTM F75-07 into the search menu. 6. Analogous to Fig. 11.18 plot the radial hardness profiles for 75-mm diameter bars of 1040 and 4340 steel austenitized and quenched in mildly agitated water.