The hardness of a supersaturated Al?3% Li?5.5% Mg?0.2% Zr alloy as a function of the aging time and temperature is shown in the following figure.
(a) Describe why at each aging temperature, the hardness goes through a maximum.
(b) Explain why the maximum hardness, and the aging time required for the maximum hardness, increases as the temperature is decreased.
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What will be an ideal response?
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