What is eutectic?

eutectic is a word used in a reference to a mixture that contains two or more components in proportions that allow them to solidify at the same temperature. The point at which the components begin to solidify is called an eutectic point. Eutectics have a number of applications, especially in metal processing, where they are popular in the form of alloys used for things such as soldering and casting.

It is not always possible to achieve an eutectic mixture. It is necessary to adjust the component ratio in the mixture and carefully control components for dirt that could not use the mixture and discard the solidification point. In the case of metal alloys, components start as heated liquids and during the cooling of the liquid, the components begin to crystallize and solidify simultaneously as reaching the eutectic point.

Threstructure of the eutectic mixture tends to be lamellar in nature, while the materials growl to each other as they crystallize from a liquid mixture and start with wellmove. This can contribute to the strength of chilled solids, as the material layers are less likely to burst and separate. Contemporary crystallization also ensures that the distribution of components in the mixture is highly even in nature, which can also be beneficial for strength. It is possible to see the structure of the mixture with the help of a microscope and microscopy can also be used to determine whether the mixture is even.

There are many examples of eutectic mixtures outside the metal alloy. For example, salt and ice can form an eutectic mixture, as well as many chemical compounds used in the pharmaceutical industry. Eutectic mixtures also play a role in cooking and preparing food, because anyone who has a recipe for baking disastrous is probably well aware of. In all these cases, the properties of the eutectic mixture play an important role in the properties of the completed solid component.

Information about well -known eutectics and their eutectic points are easily available on the Internet and in industrial reference materialsál. In particular, information about metal alloys is very widely distributed because many people work with alloys and must have information about their properties to decide when and where to use specific alloys. Elit products also usually contain a brief overview of their properties, as can be seen in solders.