Chapter 11, Problem 11.22P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

A phase diagram for a eutectic phase diagram with components A and B with similar melting points needs to be sketched.

Concept Introduction:

Phase diagrams are used to depict thermodynamic conditions for the presence of a material's separate stages. The curves on the phase diagrams represent a point at which the free power becomes non-analytic and there is a discontinuous shift in the coordinates of the derivatives.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The sequence of phases present needs to be determined, if overall composition of B is 60% and liquid is slowly colled to room temperature.

Concept Introduction:

The phase diagram is used to represent the thermodynamic conditions for the existence of distinct phases of a material. A point at which the free energy becomes non-analytic and there is a discontinuous change in coordinates of the derivatives takes place are represented by the curves on the phase diagrams.