Phase diagrams are graphical representations of the phases present in a particular alloy being held at a particular temperature.  Phase diagrams are used to predict the phase changes that occur in alloys during heating and cooling. This can be during heat treating, casting solidification, joining processes that involve molten metal, and elevated temperature use conditions. This is important because the properties of a metal component depend on the phases present in the metal. In this episode Michael discusses phase diagrams and their use. To learn more about phase diagrams check out this video and article. https://youtu.be/Fb5M-rgqxiU https://www.imetllc.com/alloy-phase-diagram/ --------------------------- Michael Pfeifer, Ph.D., PE is a metallurgist and metals engineer. He works with design and manufacturing clients to help with Component materials selection Manufacturing process development Supplier evaluation Failure analysis and root cause analysis He received a B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering  from  Northwestern University. He is a Professional Engineer, licensed in Illinois. He wrote a book - Materials Enabled  Designs. It teaches how to select materials that optimize product performance, reliability, and  cost. For more information about Michael go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imetllc.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industrial Metallurgists offer metallurgy and metals engineering consulting and training. The training is geared to design, manufacturing, and quality engineers. More information about Industrial Metallurgists' services and training is at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imetllc.com/⁠⁠