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Thermodynamic criterion for the formation of Laves phases in binary transition-metal systems

  • R. F. Zhang
  • , B. X. Liu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Tsinghua University

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Abstract

A thermodynamic factor k is proposed to combine the deviation of atomic size ratio from the ideal value of 1.225 and the formation enthalpy, for the formation of Laves phases in binary transition-metal systems. Based on calculations for some 132 Laves phases, the conditions favouring the formation of the Laves phases are that k be greater than a critical value of 310 and formation enthalpy be larger than -130 kJ mol -1 . The calculated results are statistically in agreement with experimental observations reported so far in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-287
Number of pages5
JournalPhilosophical Magazine Letters
Volume85
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes

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