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Chapter 8.15, Problem 39AAP
Consider the Cu–Zn phase diagram of Figure 8.26.
- a. What is the maximum solid solubility in weight percent of Zn in Cu in the terminal solid solution α?
- b. Identify the intermediate phases in the Cu–Zn phase diagram.
- c. Identify the three-phase invariant reactions in the Cu–Zn diagram.
- i. Determine the composition and temperature coordinates of the invariant reactions.
- ii. Write the equations for the invariant reactions.
- iii. Name the invariant reactions.
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