Phase Digrams

Question 1

At what point does is the energy at it’s lowest?

Answer 1

At equilibrium

Question 2

What is a phase and give an example

Answer 2

a homogeneous, physically distinct, mechanically separable portion of a material with a
given chemical composition and structure.
Examples: solid, liquid, gas, BCC Fe, FCC Fe, FCC Cu

Question 3

What is a component?

Answer 3

a pure element or compound
Examples: Fe, Cu, Al, C, H2O, SiO2