MSE3094 HW#8 Due Friday, March 30 Maximum Score = 16/16 (2 pts each) 1) Ch.

11 provides both isothermal transformation diagrams for plain carbon, eutectoid steel. Using these, and other information available in Chs. 11&14, describe the microstructure that would result from each of the following processes. Be as specific as possible about how much of each microconstituent is present at the end of the process (within reasonable estimates). Distinguish between coarse and fine pearlite, if either is formed. (a) Beginning at 750C, cool rapidly to 575C, hold 100 sec, quench to room temperature [RT]. (b) Beginning at 750C, cool rapidly to 625C, hold 10 sec, cool rapidly to 300C, hold 10 sec, quench to RT. (c) Beginning at 750C, cool to 700C, hold 10,000 sec, quench to RT. (d) Beginning at 750C, cool rapidly to 675C, hold 100 sec, cool rapidly to 350C, hold 100 sec, quench to RT. 2) Chapter 11 also provides isothermal and continuous-cooling transformation diagrams for 4340 steel. Using these, and other information in Chs.11&14, describe a specific simple process that would allow each of the following transformations to occur (reheating is allowed). Cite time and temperature sequences required for each possible process. If any transformation cannot be achieved, explain why briefly. Assume starting structures are at RT, except austenite which begins at 750C. (a) (b) (c) (d) Pearlite to (Bainite+Martensite) (Fine Pearlite+Ferrite) to Spheroidite (Fine Pearlite+Ferrite) to Tempered Martensite Bainite to Martensite

3) What would be the approximate Brinell hardness of 10100 steel samples in the following microstructures? Explain the hardness differences in terms of the structural differences (why do the different structures produce these different properties?). (a) (b) (c) (d) Cementite+Coarse Pearlite Cementite+Fine Pearlite Spheroidite Martensite

4) Refer to the discussion of hardenability in section 14.6. Construct hardness profiles for the following steel samples, & briefly discuss how they demonstrate the individual effects of sample size, alloy metal additions, carbon content, & quenching medium. (a) 50 mm dia sample of 5140 steel, quenched in moderately agitated oil. (b) 50 mm dia sample of 5140 steel, quenched in moderately agitated water. (c) 75 mm dia sample of 8660 steel, quenched in moderately agitated water. (d) 50 mm dia sample of 8640 steel, quenched in moderately agitated water. (e) 75 mm dia sample of 8640 steel, quenched in moderately agitated water. 5) Refer to the Cu-Be phase diagram shown in Fig 11.51 (p.458), & determine the following information. Assume that the compositions of both the 1 & 2 phases are the same at 10.5 wt% Be: (a) Over what composition range will such alloys be precipitation hardenable? (b) What will be the phase that precipitates out in this system? (c) What maximum amount of precipitate inclusions (in wt%) could be formed for Cu-Be alloys? (d) Pick one specific hardenable composition, and describe a sequence of thermal steps that would create a precipitation hardened microstructure from an alloy with an unknown initial microstructure. 6) Refer to Figure 11.45. On the basis of this diagram, is it possible to produce a precipitation hardened 2014 aluminum sample with strength of at least 380 MPa and ductility of at least 14%? If so, what time-temperature conditions would be needed, and would the sample be underaged, peak-aged, or overaged? If not, why not? 7) As fully as possible, explain what the designation for each of the following alloys means (what do the different alphanumeric codes tell you about the alloy?). (a) 309H stainless c. 3003-H28 Al (b) 5150 steel d. 2014-T5 Al 8) If possible, identify the stronger material in each pair of alloys listed below. If it is impossible to decide, explain why. Assume that any properties not explicitly designated are equivalent between the samples. You should use the information contained in each designation (see in-class handout and Ch.13) along with practical knowledge of what the designated properties will do to the performance. (a) 1100-H14 Al vs. 7075-H24 Al (b) 3003-H16 Al vs. 3003-H32 Al (c) 4140 steel vs. 4170 steel (d) 2014-T5 Al vs. 2014-T9 Al