Eutectic alloys have high ductility

The chemical compound in the structure increases the hardness

The phase composition does not affect the properties of the material

Single-phase alloys have high ductility

low hardness and strength compared to single-phase structures

chemical compound in the structure increases hardness, reduces toughness and ductility and reduces workability

two-phase eutectic alloys have good castability properties

inferior or not formable

chemical compound in structure reduces hardness, increases toughness and ductility, and reduces workability

Toughness and ductility are lower compared to eutectic structures

Machinability (cutting) is poor due to the flow of chip

Poor castability compared to eutectic structures

Good formability

Lower hardness and strength compared to two phase structures

atoms

are situated in a repeating or periodic array over large atomic

distances

long-range order exists, such that upon

solidification, the atoms will position themselves in a repetitive

three-dimensional pattern, in which each atom is bonded to its nearest-neighbor atoms

inter-atomic arrangement in molecules

lack of systematic and regular arrangement of atoms over relatively large atomic distances.

Be able to influence the properties of the material in the desired direction.

The properties of the material, in addition to its chemical composition, depend significantly on its microstructure.

To be able to find relationships between material properties and structure.

Knowing the structure of a material is an important component in impressing the opposite sex.

Understand why a piece of the same chemical composition can be tough in one case and fragile in another.

Understand the processes of heat treatment.

Knowing the structure of the material will make solving metal-specific problems much easier in the future