In: Mechanical Engineering
Question 1
(a) For the nucleation process, explain the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation. Why heterogeneous nucleation is more common than
homogeneous nucleation.
(b) (i) Sketch and label the cross-section view of common
macrostructure of a metal ingot after solidification process.
(ii) If the molten metal is added with 2 wt% of grain refiner,
explain how the grain refiner changes the macrostructure of this
metal ingot.
(c) What is the difference between point defect and
line defect?
(d) Briefly explain why vacancies and
self-interstitials are considered as the crystal defects?