Phase Diagram Basics (week 6)

18/05/2025 23 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode introduces phase diagrams through the example of water, demonstrating the relationship between temperature, pressure, and states of matter. Fundamental terms such as solute, solvent, solution, and solubility limit are defined using relatable examples. The concepts of phases, microstructure, and phase equilibrium are then explored. The episode concludes with an overview of unary and binary phase diagrams, including the carbon unary system and the copper-nickel binary isomorphous alloy system.