Advantages of Casting are: (I) Can create complex part geometries, 3-D shapes (II) Can create both external and internal shapes and large hollow shapes (III) It is a near net shape process for small to large parts (IV) Very good mechanical strength can be obtained for as-cast component
In case of binary alloys, when the tangent touches plot for two phases, it means that at that composition, chemical potential of component A in both phases are
The statement of sintering "The thermal treatment of a powder or compact, at a temperature below the melting point of the main constituent for the purpose of increasing its strength" is given by