Phase Transformations in Alloys

This lecture covers the kinetics of phase transformations in metals and alloys, focusing on the Al-Cu and Al-Mg systems. It discusses the effects of temperature on the formation of precipitates, structural hardening, and recrystallization. The instructor explains the obstacles to dislocation movement caused by precipitates and the mechanisms of solid solution hardening. The lecture also delves into the contrast between aluminum and copper alloys, the properties of brasses and bronzes, and the martensitic transformation in iron-carbon systems.