Computational thermodynamics : the Calphad method
- Lukas, H. L.
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007.
- Physical description
- x, 313 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
QC311 .L85 2007
- Unknown QC311 .L85 2007
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-306) and index.
- Preface-- 1. Introduction-- 2. Basis-- 3. First principles and thermodynamic properties-- 4. Experimental data used for the optimisation-- 5. Models for the Gibbs energy-- 6. Assessment methodology-- 7. Optimisation tools-- 8. Creating thermodynamic databases-- 9. Case studies-- Bibliography-- Index.
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- Publisher's Summary
- Phase diagrams are used in materials research and engineering to understand the interrelationship between composition, microstructure and process conditions. In complex systems, computational methods such as CALPHAD are employed to model thermodynamic properties for each phase and simulate multicomponent phase behavior. Written by recognized experts in the field, this is the first introductory guide to the CALPHAD method, providing a theoretical and practical approach. Building on core thermodynamic principles, this book applies crystallography, first principles methods and experimental data to computational phase behavior modeling using the CALPHAD method. With a chapter dedicated to creating thermodynamic databases, the reader will be confident in assessing, optimizing and validating complex thermodynamic systems alongside database construction and manipulation. Several case studies put the methods into a practical context, making this suitable for use on advanced materials design and engineering courses and an invaluable reference to those using thermodynamic data in their research or simulations.
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- Publication date
- Hans Leo Lukas, Suzana G. Fries and Bo Sundman.