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Abstract: By using the Calculation of Phase Diagrams (CALPHAD) technique, the thermodynamic assessments of the B–Re (Re: Ce, Pr) binary system were carried out based on the experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, fcc, bcc, dhcp) were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermediate compounds (B4Ce, B6Ce, B5Pr2, B4Pr, B6Pr) were described by the two-sublattice model. A consistent set of thermodynamic parameters leading to reasonable agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: By using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method, the thermodynamic assessments of the Bi–Nd and Bi–Tm systems were carried out based on the available experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the liquid, hcp, bcc, dhcp and rho phases in the Bi–Nd and Bi–Tm systems were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (BiNd2, Bi3Nd5, Bi3Nd4, BiNd, Bi2Nd, BiTm and Bi3Tm5 compounds) in these two binary systems were described by the two-sublattice model. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties in the Ag–Er and Er–Y binary systems have been assessed by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of intermetallic compounds (Ag2Er and AgEr phases) were treated as stoichiometric compounds, and Ag51Er14 phase was modeled by the sublattice model in the Ag–Er binary system. The thermodynamic parameters of the Ag–Er and Er–Y binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained for each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Ho–X (X: Cu, Mo, V) systems have been carried out by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method based on available experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, hcp, fcc and bcc phase) were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (αCu5Ho, βCu5Ho, Cu9Ho2, Cu7Ho2, Cu2Ho and CuHo compound) in the Cu–Ho system were described by the sublattice model. Good agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the U–Ni and Th–Ni binary systems were carried out by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, αU and βU phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (U6Ni, U7Ni9, U5Ni7, UNi2, δ, ɛ, UNi5, Th7Ni3, ThNi, Th4Ni7, ThNi2, αTh2Ni7, βTh2Ni7, ThNi5, Th2Ni19) in the U–Ni and Th–Ni binary systems were described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of the U–Ni and Th–Ni binary systems were optimized for reproducing the experimental data, respectively, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties in the Ag–Tb and Ag–Ho binary systems have been assessed by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc and hcp phases were described by the substitution solution model with excess energy expressed by Redlich–Kister polynomial, and those of intermetallic compounds (Ag2Tb, AgTb, Ag2Ho and AgHo phases) were treated as stoichiometric compounds, and Ag51Tb14 and Ag51Ho14 phases were modeled by the sublattice model in these two binary systems. The thermodynamic parameters of each phase in the Ag–Tb and Ag–Ho binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: By using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method, the thermodynamic assessments of the Cu–B and Cu–Tm systems were carried out based on the available experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the liquid, fcc and β rhombohedral phases in the Cu–B system and the liquid, fcc and hcp phases in the Cu–Tm system were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Cu5Tm, Cu9Tm2, Cu7Tm2, Cu2Tm and CuTm compound) in the Cu–Tm system were described by the sublattice model. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: By using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method, the thermodynamic assessments of the Mn–Sm and Mn–Ho systems were carried out based on the experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energy of the solution phase (liquid, fcc, bcc, hcp, cbcc, rhombohedral and cub) were modeled by the subregular or regular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Mn23Sm6, Mn2Sm, HoMn2, Ho6Mn23, HoMn12) were described by the sublattice model. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The Co–Er and V–Er binary systems have been thermodynamically assessed by using the CALPHAD (calculation of phase diagrams) approach on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, fcc, bcc and hcp) were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Co17Er2, Co5Er, Co7Er2, Co3Er, Co2Er, Co7Er12 and CoEr3) were described by the sublattice model. A proper set of the thermodynamic parameters has been derived for describing the Gibbs free energies of each phase in the Co–Er and V–Er systems. An agreement between the calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties in the Ag–Re (Re: Gd, Nd) binary systems have been assessed by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, dhcp and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Ag51Gd14, Ag2Gd, AgGd, Ag51Nd14, αAg2Nd, βAg2Nd and AgNd phases) in these two binary systems were described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of each phase in the Ag–Re (Re: Gd, Nd) binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties in the Ag–Y and Sc–Y binary systems have been assessed by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Ag51Y14, Ag2Y and AgY phases) in these two binary systems were described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of the Ag–Y and Sc–Y binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: By using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method, the thermodynamic assessments of the Dy–Mn and Mn–Pr systems were carried out based on the experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, bcc, fcc, hcp, dhcp, cbcc_A12 and cub_A13) were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds were described by the sublattice model. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Cu–Th and Mo–Th binary systems were carried out by using Calculation of Phase Diagrams (CALPHAD) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, and fcc phases are described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation and those of the four intermetallic compounds Cu6Th, Cu3.6Th, Cu2Th and CuTh2 in the Cu–Th binary system were described by the sublattice model. A set of self-consistent thermodynamic parameters are obtained, and the calculated phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties are presented and compared with the experimental data from literatures. The calculated thermodynamic properties as well as phase diagrams are in good agreement with the experimental data. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: In order to develop the thermodynamic database of phase equilibria in the Mg–Zn–Re (Re: rare earth element) base alloys, the thermodynamic assessments of the Ce–Zn and Pr–Zn systems were carried out by using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method on the basis of the experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Based on the available experimental data, Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, bcc, fcc, hcp and dhcp) were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds were described by the sublattice model. A consistent set of thermodynamic parameters has been derived for describing the Gibbs free energies of each solution phase and intermetallic compound in the Ce–Zn and Pr–Zn binary systems. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Co–Th and Fe–Th binary systems were carried out by using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp phases were described by subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Co17Th2, Co5Th, Co7Th2, CoTh, Co3Th7, Fe17Th2, Fe5Th, Fe7Th2, Fe3Th and Fe3Th7) in these two binary systems were described by sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of the Co–Th and Fe–Th binary systems were optimized for reproducing the experimental data, respectively, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Pb–U and Pb–Pu binary systems were carried out using the CALPHAD (calculation of phase diagrams) method based on experimental data for thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, (αU), (βU), (δ′Pu), (γPu), (βPu) and (αPu) phases were described by a subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Pb3U, PbU, PbPu3, Pb3Pu5, Pb4Pu5, Pb5Pu4, αPb2Pu, βPb2Pu and Pb3Pu) by a two-sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters for the two binary systems were optimized to consistently reproduce the available experimental data with satisfactory agreement. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagram in the Co–Zr system was determined using the electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The experimental results indicate that (1) the solubility region of the Co2Zr phase is from 25 to 34at.% Zr; (2) the CoZr3 phase exists and the temperature of the peritectoid reaction (CoZr2 +(βZr)↔CoZr3) is about 981°C; (3) the solubilities of Zr in the (αCo) phase and Co in the (βZr) phase are about 0.15 and 2.5at.%, respectively. A thermodynamic assessment of the Co–Zr binary system was carried out by the CALPHAD (calculation of phase diagrams) method. The Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, fcc, bcc and hcp) were described by the subregular solution model, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Co11Zr2, Co23Zr6, Co2Zr, CoZr, CoZr2 and CoZr3) were described by the sublattice model. A proper set of the thermodynamic parameters has been derived for describing the Gibbs free energies of each phase in the Co–Zr system. An agreement between the calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Phase equilibria in the Cu–Cr–Nb and Cu–Cr–Co systems were, respectively, determined by metallography, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive X-ray (SEM–EDX) techniques. The thermodynamic assessments of the Cu–Cr–Nb and Cu–Cr–Co systems were carried out by using CALPHAD (CALculation of PHAse Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data measured by the present and previous works. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid and solid solution phases were described by the subregular solution model, and those of intermetallic compounds were described by the sublattice model. A consistent set of the thermodynamic parameters has been obtained, and the evaluated thermodynamic parameters lead to a better fit between calculated results and experimental data in both the Cu–Cr–Nb and Cu–Cr–Co systems. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Th–U, Th–Zr binary and Th–U–Zr ternary systems were carried out by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, hcp, αU and βU phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and that of the δ phase in the Th–U–Zr ternary system was described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of each phase in the Th–U–Zr system were also evaluated by combining the experimental data of the phase equilibria with the parameters in three binary systems. The calculated phase equilibria are in good agreement with the experimental data. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties in the Sc–M (M: Ag, B and Th) binary systems have been assessed by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Ag4Sc, Ag2Sc, AgSc, ScB2 and ScB12) in these three binary systems were described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of the Sc–M (M: Ag, B and Th) binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: In order to develop the thermodynamic database of phase equilibria in the Mg–Zn base alloy system, the thermodynamic assessments of the Sm–Zn and Nd–Zn systems were carried out by using the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD) method on the basis of the experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. Based on the available experimental data, Gibbs free energies of the solution phases (liquid, bcc, hcp, dhcp and rhomb_C19) were modeled by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds were described by the sublattice model. A consistent set of thermodynamic parameters has been derived for describing the Gibbs free energies of each solution phase and intermetallic compound in the Sm–Zn and Nd–Zn binary systems, respectively. An agreement between the present calculated results and experimental data is obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessments of the Co–Sc and Fe–Sc binary systems were carried out by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method on the basis of the experimental data including the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Co2Sc, CoSc, CoSc2, CoSc3, αFe2Sc, βFe2Sc, λFe2Sc and Fe6Sc29) in these two binary systems were described by the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of the Co–Sc and Fe–Sc binary systems were optimized for reproducing the experimental data on phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The influence of applied magnetic field on the Curie temperature, Gibbs free energy and α (bcc)/γ (fcc) phase transition in Fe-based alloys was studied. The calculated results indicate that with the increasing of external magnetic field strength, the magnetization and Curie temperature increase, however, the magnetic free energy of the α phase decreases, which results in that the α phase becomes more stable in pure Fe and Fe–X systems. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The thermodynamic assessments of the Au–Gd and Au–Yb binary systems have been carried out by the Calculation of Phase Diagram (CALPHAD) method based on the available experimental data. The Gibbs free energies of the solution phases including liquid, fcc, bcc, and hcp were described by the substitutional solution models with the Redlich–Kister equation. All the intermetallic compounds except the βAuYb phase were treated as stoichiometric phases, and the βAuYb phase was modeled using the sublattice model. The thermodynamic parameters of each phase in the Au–Gd and Au–Yb binary systems were obtained, and an agreement between the calculated results and experimental data was obtained in each binary system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thermodynamic assessment of Be–Pu and Cd–Pu systems has been developed with the application of the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method, which is established on experimental data including thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, fcc, hcp, αPu, βPu, γPu, δPu, δ′Pu, and εPu phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the intermetallic compounds in the Be–Pu and Cd–Pu binary systems were described by the sublattice model. A set of thermodynamic parameters was derived for describing the Gibbs free energies of solution phases and intermetallic compounds in the Be–Pu and Cd–Pu binary systems. Calculated phase equilibria and thermodynamic parameters are in good agreement with experimental data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessment of the Eu–Pb and Lu–Pb binary systems has been carried out by using the Calculation of Phase Diagrams (CALPHAD) method based on the available literature data including the phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc, fcc and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Eu2Pb, Eu5Pb3, βEuPb, αEuPb, EuPb3, Lu5Pb3, βLu5Pb4, αLu5Pb4, Lu6Pb5, and LuPb2) in the binary systems were described by the two-sublattice model. A consistent set of the thermodynamic parameters leading to a reasonable agreement between the calculated results and literature data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The thermodynamic assessment of the Ce–Pt binary system has been carried out by using the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method based on the available literature data including the phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc_A2 and fcc_A1 phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister formula, and those of the intermetallic compounds (Ce7Pt3, Ce3Pt2, Ce5Pt4, CePt, Ce3Pt4, CePt x and CePt5) in the Ce–Pt binary system were described by the sublattice model, and two intermetallic compounds (Ce5Pt3,CePt2) in the Ce–Pt binary system were described by the two-sublattice model. A consistent set of thermodynamic parameters leading to a reasonable agreement between the calculated results and literature data was obtained. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The phase diagrams of the Al–Th and Th–Zn systems have been evaluated by using the Calculation of Phase Diagrams (CALPHAD) method with the experimental data including the phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties. The Gibbs free energies of the liquid, bcc and hcp phases were described by the subregular solution model with the Redlich–Kister equation, and those of the stoichiometric compounds of the Th2Al, Th3Al2, ThAl, Th2Al3, ThAl2, ThAl3, Th2Al7, Th2Zn, ThZn2, ThZn4 and Th2Zn17 were described by the two-sublattice model. The calculated phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties are in good agreement with the experimental data. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]