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Interpret and produce complex binary phase diagrams

Interpret and produce complex binary phase diagrams

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48029
State Code
OEU73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret complex phase diagrams and so predict the microstructures of binary alloys and the behaviour of metals and alloys under quenching. It also includes the production of diagrams.The unit applies to the interpretation and production of cooling phase diagrams used in metallurgy. The application will primarily be to phase diagrams of metals and alloys showing temperature and composition variables.It applies where a metallurgy technician is required to recommend a phase transition process in order to obtain a required microstructure, or to predict a microstructure from a known phase transition process.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications
2. Interpret cooling phase diagrams
  • 2.1 Obtain phase diagram for metal or alloy from internal or external sources
  • 2.2 Review diagram and identify number, composition, proportion and structural arrangement of phases including intermediate phases in binary alloys
  • 2.3 Identify microstructures in terms of their structure, phase changes, intermetallic compounds and solid solutions
  • 2.4 Establish the final microstructures of binary alloys cooled under equilibrium conditions from the melt or during heat treatment and quenching operations
  • 2.5 Determine and accurately record workplace implications of diagram information
3. Produce cooling phase diagrams
  • 3.1 Identify scope and nature of data required to produce diagram
  • 3.2 Identify and access data sources
  • 3.3 Use data from thermal analysis to create accurate and complete diagram
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9073 MSATCM518A Interpret complex binary phase diagrams Unit of competency