Based on the Al2O3−SiO2 phase diagram in Figure 8.27, determine the wt% of phases present for Al2O3−55 wt% SiO2 over the 1900°C to 1500°C temperature range (use 100°C increments).
Refer Figure 8.27, and determine weight percentage of phases present for
Explanation of Solution
Refer Figure 8.27, for the composition of alloy
At temperature of
Hence, the amount of phase is 100% liquid phase.
At temperature of
Upon drawing a horizontal line at temperature of
Express the weight fraction of mullite phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of mullite phase is
Express the weight fraction of liquid phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of liquid phase is
At temperature of
Upon drawing a horizontal line at temperature of
Express the weight fraction of mullite phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of mullite phase is
Express the weight fraction of liquid phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of liquid phase is
At temperature of
Upon drawing a horizontal line at temperature of
Express the weight fraction of mullite phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of mullite phase is
Express the weight fraction of liquid phase.
Substitute
Hence the weight fraction of liquid phase is
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