Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 10 - Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties - Questions and Problems - Page 403: 10.15b

Answer

These phenomena occur because at the phase transition temperature, the driving force is not sufficient to cause the transformation to occur. The driving force is enhanced during superheating or supercooling.

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These phenomena occur because at the phase transition temperature, the driving force is not sufficient to cause the transformation to occur. The driving force is enhanced during superheating or supercooling.
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