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Title: A microscopic model for size effect influence in unmixing f.c.c. A{sub 1{minus}x}B{sub x} alloys: Mean field approximation and Monte-Carlo simulations

Journal Article · · Acta Materialia
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  1. LTPCM-ENSEEG, Saint Martin-d`Heres (France)

A microscopic model taking account of elastic interactions is used to discuss the phase diagram of unmixing binary alloys. From mean field approximation, it is shown that elastic interactions, as a perturbation of the usual first neighbor Ising Hamiltonian, displace the top of the incoherent miscibility gap. In some cases, the order of the transition is changed. Monte-Carlo simulations confirm the trends predicted by mean field methods. This model is also used to sketch the discussion of coherent equilibrium in the case of a simple microstructure. This method is applied to the Al-Zn system. The displacement of both incoherent and coherent transitions lines are given.

OSTI ID:
264104
Journal Information:
Acta Materialia, Vol. 44, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: Jul 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English