The Ultimate Study Guide for MTC 336 FINAL EXAM

NOTE: This is a study guide that covers Chapters 11 and 13-14. This covers questions as well as problems including design questions to prepare you for the Final Exam. Remember, addition to these chapters, the Final Exam will include Chapters 7 through 10 based on Learning Objectives, textbook and lecture notes. While I will not be collecting this Study Guide, but you are well advised to work this out before the scheduled exam. Problems preceded be W are web based problems for Wiley publisher. Questions preceded by CC are concept questions that can be found in your textbook. CHAPTER 11: PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS W11.1 Name the two stages involved in the formation of particles of a new phase. Briefly describe each. W11.9 Briefly cite the differences between pearlite, bainite, and spheroidite relative to their microstructure and mechanical properties. W11.10 [ This we did in class on the Smartboard ] Using the isothermal

transformation diagram for an ironcarbon alloy of eutectoid composition (Figure 11.23), specify the nature of the final microstructure (in terms of microconstituents present and approximate percentages of each) of a small specimen that has been subjected to the following timetemperature treatments. In each case assume that the specimen begins at 760C (1400F) and that it has been held at this temperature long enough to have achieved a complete and homogeneous austenitic structure. (a) Cool rapidly to 350C (660F), hold for 103 s, then quench to room temperature. (b) Rapidly cool to 600C (1110F), hold for 4 s, rapidly cool to 450C (840F), hold for 10 s, then quench to room temperature.

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(c) Rapidly cool to 300C (570F), hold for 20 s, then quench to room temperature in water. Reheat to 425C (800F) for 103 s and slowly cool to room temperature. (d) Rapidly cool to 575C (1065F), hold for 20 s, rapidly cool to 350C (660F), hold for 100 s, then quench to room temperature. 11.D3 An alloy steel (4340) is to be used in an application requiring a minimum tensile strength of 1515 MPa (220,000 psi) and a minimum ductility of 40% RA. Oil quenching followed by tempering is to be used. Briefly describe the tempering heat treatment. Refer t o Figure 11.35 in the textbook and note that a temperature range may be specified. W11.17 On the basis of diffusion considerations, explain why fine pearlite forms for

the moderate cooling of austenite through the eutectoid temperature, whereas coarse pearlite is the product for relatively slow cooling rates. [Hint: think about the diffusion of carbon!].

CHAPTER 13: TYPES AND APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS 1. Define what is meant by plain carbon steel, and cite three typical applications. 2. Define the four digit AISI/SAE designation and give an example for both plain carbon and low alloy steels, and from such determine the carbon content. 3. Name three other types of steels (other than plain carbon steel) and for each cite compositional differences, distinctive properties, and typical uses. 4. Specify the three classes of stainless steels. Which is magnetic? 5. Cite two differences between cast irons and steels. 6. What is the chief difference between heat-treatable and non-heat-treatable alloys

7. Cite the distinguishing features for both wrought and cast alloys. CC13.1
Briefly explain why ferritic and austenitic stainless steels are not heat treatable. Hint: you may want to consult the paragraph preceding the Concept Check on page 522 in textbook. (a) Cite three reasons why ferrous alloys are used so extensively. (b) Cite three characteristics of ferrous alloys that limit their utilization

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Give the distinctive features, limitations, and applications of the following alloy groups: metals. titanium alloys, refractory metals, superalloys, and noble

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Discuss whether it would be advisable to hot work or cold work the following metals and alloys on the basis of melting temperature, oxidation resistance, yield strength, and degree of molybdenum, 304 stainless steel, and copper. brittleness: platinum,

11.D4 Copper-rich copperberyllium alloys are precipitation hardenable. After consulting the portion of the phase diagram (Figure 11.51), do the following: (a) Specify the range of compositions over which these alloys may be precipitation hardened. (b) Briefly describe the heat-treatment procedures (in terms of temperatures) that would be used to precipitation harden an alloy having a composition of your choosing, yet lying within the range given for part (a).

CHAPTER 14: SYNTHESIS, FABRICATION, AND PROCESSING OF MATERIALS W14.3 W14.4 (Miscellaneous Techniques) Describe one problem that might exist with a steel weld that was cooled very rapidly. (Annealing Processes). Cite three sources of internal residual stresses in metal components. What are two possible adverse consequences of these stresses?

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