CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams): A Comprehensive Guide

Zusammenfassung Covers the achievements in the field of Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry, called CALPHAD (acronym for Computer CALculation of PHAse Diagrams). This title combines discussions of the underlying physical principles of the CALPHAD method with descriptions of their application to real complex multi-component materials.

Klappentext
This monograph acts as a benchmark to current achievements in the field of Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry, often called CALPHAD which is an acronym for Computer < B> CAL< /B> culation of < B> PHA< /B> se < B> D< /B> iagrams. It also acts as a guide to both the basic background of the subject area and the cutting edge of the topic, combining comprehensive discussions of the underlying physical principles of the CALPHAD method with detailed descriptions of their application to real complex multi-component materials.< P> Approaches which combine both thermodynamic and kinetic models to interpret non-equilibrium phase transformations are also reviewed.

Inhalt
Chapter headings: Introduction. History of CALPHAD. Basic Thermodynamics. Experimental Determination of Thermodynamic Quantities and Phase Diagrams. Thermodynamic Models for Solution and Compound Phases. Phase Stabilities. Ordering Models. The Role of Magnetic Gibbs Energy. Computational Methods. The Application of CALPHAD Methods. Combining Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Future Developments.