Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MM6112 : Phase Transformation { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Anindya Basu
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Alloy and Solid solution, Phase rule and phase diagram, Allotropy of Iron and Fe-C Phase diagram, Atomic models of Diffusion |
| Module 2 : |
Basics of phase transformation, Nucleation and growth kinetics, Formation and transformation of austenite, TTT and CCT Diagrams, Functions of alloying elements in steel, Importance of Austenite Grain size. |
| Module 3 : |
Pearlitic transformation: Factors influencing pearlitic transformation, Mechanism of transformation, Nucleation and growth, Related heat treatment |
| Module 4 : |
Bainitic transformation: Types of Bainites, Mechanism of transformation, Related heat treatment |
| Module 5 : |
Martensitic transformation: Characteristics of transformation, Mechanism, Stabilization, Related heat treatment |
| Module 6 : |
Other heat treatment processes and related mechanism: Tempering, Ageing |
| Module 7 : |
Strengthening mechanisms, Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain growth |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To follow the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations. |
| 2 . |
To understand the principle of austenitizations and the implication of different parameters on kinetics. |
| 3 . |
Understand various mechanisms of pearlitic, Baintitic, and martensitic Transformations in the Fe-C system. |
| 4 . |
To understand age-hardening and recrystallization processes. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Understanding phase diagrams and the atomic model of diffusion |
| 2 . |
Understand the types of phase transformation, nucleation & growth mechanism and TTT/CCT diagrams related to steel |
| 3 . |
Analyse the prealitic transmortion and related heat treatment processes |
| 4 . |
Understand the bainitic and martensitic transformation of steels and related heat treatment |
| 5 . |
Learn the basics of the age hardening process and mechanism |
| 6 . |
Illustrate recovery, recrystallisation and grain growth |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
R. E. Reed-Hill, Physical Metallurgy Principles, East-West Press |
| 2 . |
V. Raghavan, Solid State Phase Transformations, PHI |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Vijendra Singh, Physical Metallurgy, Standard Publisher |
| 2 . |
D. A. Porter and K E Easterling, Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, CRC Press |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |