1. If copper (which has a melting point of 1085°C) homogeneously nucleates at
849°C, calculate the critical radius given values of -1.77 × 10? J/m³ and 0.200
J/m², respectively, for the latent heat of fusion and the surface free energy. (hint,
see equation 11.6 in text) (10pts)
a. 1.30 nm
b. 0.7 nm
c. 1.8 nm
d. 1.01 nm
2. For the solidification of iron, calculate the activation free energy $\Delta G^*$ if
nucleation is homogeneous. Values for the latent heat of fusion and surface free
energy are -1.85 x 10? J/m³ and 0.204 J/m², respectively. Use the supercooling
value found in Table 11.1. (10pts)
a. 2.02 x 10?¹? J
b. 3.11 x 10?¹? J
c. 1.57 x 10?¹? J
d. 8.9 x 10?¹? J
3. Martensite requires the diffusion of carbon to form? (5pts)
a. True
b. False
4. Which medium gives the lowest quench rate for a material? (5pts)
a. Oil
b. Water
c. Air
5. Tempering of steel results in an increase in hardness for a steel. (5pts)
a. True
b. False