Room Temperature Section of Al-In-Sn Ternary Phase Diagram

The X-ray powder diffraction method was used to determine the room temperature section of Al-In-Sn ternary phase diagram.The section consists of 5 single-phase regions,7 two-phase regions and 3 three-phase regions.The structure of In_3Sn phase is known to be tetragonal with a=0.3445 nm,c=0.4436 nm.

300 MPa grade highly ductile biodegradable Zn-2Cu-(0.2-0.8)Li alloys with novel ternary phases

Although a few high-strength biodegradable Zn alloys with yield strengths(YSs)over 300 MPa in rolled state have been developed,their elongations(ELs)are generally less than 30%.This study developed rolled Zn-2Cu-x Li(x=0.2 wt.%,0.5 wt.%,0.8 wt.%)alloys with YSs of 316-335 MPa and ELs of 44%-61%.Three-dimensional atom probe(3DAP)and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(TOF-SIMS)were employed to characterize Li distribution.Three kinds of Zn-Cu-Li ternary phases are identified,which are blockyε′-(Cu_(0.5),Li_(0.5))Zn 4,blockyβ′-(Li_(0.9),Cu_(0.1))Zn 4,and small roundγparticles with high Li content in the annealed state.Other identified phases are Zn,β-LiZn 4,andε-CuZn 4 phases.With the increase of Li content in the alloys,ε′phase with 6.50 at.%Cu transforms intoβ′phase with 2.12 at.%Cu,i.e.,the average level in the alloys.Withinε′phase,there exist nano-scale Li clusters andεphase,resulting inε′/εstructure.Dense Zn laths precipitate fromβ′phase,resulting inβ′/Zn lamellar structure.The lamel-lar structure is the matrix of Zn-2Cu-0.8Li and leads to near-isotropic plasticity.Electrochemistry tests show that degradation rates fall in the range of 153-196μm/year,which decrease with Li content.All the alloys exert positive effects on the growth of MC3T3-E1 cells with 10%extract.This research reveals how microstructure evolves in Zn-2Cu-x Li alloys,which lays the foundation for their future applications.

Phase Separation in PCDTBT:PCBM Blends:from Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameters to Ternary Phase Diagrams

The substantial increase in the efficiency of organic solar cells achieved in recent years would not have been possible without work on the synthesis of new materials and understanding the relationship between the morphology and performance of organic photovoltaic devices.The structure of solvent-cast active layers is a result of phase separation in mixtures of donor and acceptor components.To a large extent,this process depends on the interactions between the components of the mixture.Here,we present a systematic analysis of the morphology of poly[N-9'-heptadecanyl-2,7-carbazole-alt-5,5-(4',7'-di-2-thienyl-2',1',3'-benzothiadiazole)](PCDTBT)and[6,6]-phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester(PC70BM)films in terms of the ternary phase diagram.The interaction parameters between PCDTBT and four different solvents,namely chloroform,chlorobenzene,o-dichlorobenzene,and toluene,were estimated based on swelling experiments.Based on these values,ternary phase diagrams of PCDTBT:PC70BM in different solvents were calculated.The morphology of spin-coated films with different blend ratios cast from different solvents is discussed in terms of the obtained phase diagrams.

Recent progress in ternary mixed matrix membranes for CO_(2) separation

Mixed matrix membranes(MMMs)could combine the advantages of both polymeric membranes and porousfillers,making them an effective alternative to conventional polymer membranes.However,interfacial incompatibility issues,such as the presence of interfacial voids,hardening of polymer chains,and blockage of micropores by polymers between common MMMsfillers and the polymer matrix,currently limit the gas sep-aration performance of MMMs.Ternary phase MMMs(consisting of afiller,an additive,and a matrix)made by adding a third compound,usually functionalized additives,can overcome the structural problems of binary phase MMMs and positively impact membrane separation performance.This review introduces the structure and fabrication processes for ternary MMMs,categorizes various nanofillers and the third component,and summarizes and analyzes in detail the CO_(2) separation performance of newly developed ternary MMMs based on both rubbery and glassy polymers.Based on this separation data,the challenges of ternary MMMs are also discussed.Finally,future directions for ternary MMMs are proposed.

Ternary phase diagram of all-inorganic perovskite CsPbCl_(a)Br_(b)I_(3−a−b)nanocrystals

All-inorganic lead halide perovskite CsPbX3(X=Cl,Br,and I)nanocrystals(NCs)have shown great application prospects in optoelectronic fields.Their properties can be feasibly tuned by the ratio of different halide ions.Post-synthesis halide anion exchange of Cl‒Br or Br‒I in CsPbX3 NCs allows getting any desired composition of CsPbClxBr3−x and CsPbBr_(x)I_(3−x)(0≤x≤3).However,due to the large difference of the Cl and I radii,they can only substitute each other in a limited ratio to form CsPbCl_(y)I_(3−y)(0<y<δor 3−δ'<y<3).To date,little has been known on the phase diagram of the ternary halide perovskite of CsPbCl_(a)Br_(b)I_(3−a−b)(0<a+b<3).In this work,the ternary halide perovskite phase diagram is constructed by the strategy of halide anion exchange between perovskite NCs.From the diagram,the composition and proportion of the perovskite NC final phases from any starting perovskite NC mixture can be calculated.Specifically,a two-phase perovskite NC system showing stable dual photoluminescence(PL)peaks is achieved.

Isothermal Section of Phase Diagram of the Ternary System Co-Dy-Pr at 500℃

The isothermal section of the phase diagram of the ternary system Co Dy Pr at 500℃ was investigated by X ray diffraction analysis, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, electron spectrum and electron probe miscroanalysis techniques. The section consists of seventeen single phase regions, twenty eight two phase regions and twelve three phase regions. Three of single phase regions are the solid continuums and three of single phase regions are the wide limit solid solutions. No ternary compound was observed in this system.

A projective ternary phase diagram of stationary non-equilibrium states for low-pressure diamond growth

SINCE 1980,activated low-pressure diamond growth by chemical vapor deposition(CVD)pro-cess has been one of the worldwide interesting projects.However,in the last decades severalthermodynamic explanations were unsatisfactory.Bachmann et al.summarized a lot ofpublished experimental data into an empirical ternary carbon-hydrogen-oxygen(C-H-O)

Optimal parameter space for stabilizing the ferroelectric phase of Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) thin films under strain and electric fields

Hafnia-based ferroelectric materials, like Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2)(HZO), have received tremendous attention owing to their potentials for building ultra-thin ferroelectric devices. The orthorhombic(O)-phase of HZO is ferroelectric but metastable in its bulk form under ambient conditions, which poses a considerable challenge to maintaining the operation performance of HZO-based ferroelectric devices. Here, we theoretically addressed this issue that provides parameter spaces for stabilizing the O-phase of HZO thin-films under various conditions. Three mechanisms were found to be capable of lowering the relative energy of the O-phase, namely, more significant surface-bulk portion of(111) surfaces, compressive c-axis strain,and positive electric fields. Considering these mechanisms, we plotted two ternary phase diagrams for HZO thin-films where the strain was applied along the in-plane uniaxial and biaxial, respectively. These diagrams indicate the O-phase could be stabilized by solely shrinking the film-thickness below 12.26 nm, ascribed to its lower surface energies. All these results shed considerable light on designing more robust and higher-performance ferroelectric devices.

A review of novel ternary nano-layered MAX phases reinforced AZ91D magnesium composite

In recent decades, the demand for lightweight and high specific strength materials brings about the development of magnesium matrix composites. Different from some traditional binary ceramic particles, such as SiC, Al_(2)O_(3), the novel ternary nano-layered M_(n+1)AX_(n)(MAX)phase carbide or nitride ceramics exhibit metal-like properties and self-lubricate capacity(where “M” is an early transition metal, “A” belongs to the group A element, “X” is C or/and N, and n = 1–3). Ti_(2)AlC, as the representative of the MAX phase, was interestingly introduced into the magnesium matrix. Layered Ti_(2)AlC MAX phased reinforced AZ91D magnesium composites manufactured through the stir casting exhibit sufficient deformation capacity due to unique deformation behaviors of MAX, namely delamination and the formation of kinking band. Further,the Ti_(2)AlC-AZ91D composites exhibit a distinctive characteristic in strengthening mechanism, damping mechanism and tribological capacity due to the other special properties of MAX phase, such as self-lubricated property. Accordingly, to give a comprehensive understanding, we overviewed the fabrication process, microstructural characterization, mechanical properties, damping property and tribological capacity on these composites. In order to understand the A-site effect in MAX phase on the microstructure, we introduced another representative Ti_(3)SiC_(2)MAX phase to explain the interfacial evolution. In addition, due to the high aspect ratio of MAX, MAX particles could be orientationally regulated in Mg matrix by plastic deformation such as hot extrusion. Herein, we discussed the anisotropic mechanical and physical properties of the textured composites produced by hot extrusion. Moreover, the potential applications and future development trends of MAX phases reinforced magnesium matrix composites were also given and prospected.

Phase Equilibrium and Phase Diagram of the Ternary System（MgCl2 + MgB2O4 + H2O） at 288 and 298 K

1 Introduction The brines with high concentrations of magnesium and boron resources are widely distributed in the Qaidam Basin of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau,China(Zheng&Tang,1988).Although some works on the ternary system

The Room Temperature Section of the Phase Diagram of Co-Ge-Sn Ternary System

The room temperature section of the phase diagram of Co-Ge-Sn ternary system has been determined by means of X-ray powder diffraction method.The section determined consists of 12 single-phases,22 two-phase regions,and 11 three-phase re- gions.Two new phases,called δ and η respectively in this paper,have been found.The former is a binary phase with invariable composition(80.46at%Sn)corresponding to formula CoSn_4,and the latter is a ternary phase occuping a homogenous range.The experimental data also show that Co_2Ge phase has a smaller region than that in Ref.1,2,while β-Sn,Ge,CoSn,CoSn_2 and Co_2Ge_3 are phases with invariable compositions.

Solid–liquid Phase Equilibria in the Aqueous Ternary System Containing Lithium,Potassium,and Sulfate ions at 288.15 K

1 Introduction Salt lakes are widely distributed in the western of China,especially in the area of Qinghai-Xizang(Tibet)Plateau.A series of salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin,located in Qinghai Province,China,is famous for their abundance of lithium,potassium and boron resources(Zheng et al,1988;Deng et al,2012).It is well known that the

New Phase Ti_3Co_2Si in the Ti-Co-Si Ternary System at 1100℃

A new phase with the appropriate composition of Ti_3Co_2Si is found to exist at 1100℃. The X-ray diffraction of this phase can not be indexed by any other phase in the Ti-Co-Si ternary system and show this phase to be hexagonal with the lattice parameter of α=0.676 nm, c=0.732 nm, c/α=1.0825.

Ternary System of Fe-based Ionic Liquid,Ethanol and Water for Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization

Fe-based ionic liquid （Fe-IL） was synthesized by mixing FeCl3·6H2O and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [Bmim]C1 in this paper. The phase diagram of a ternary Fe-IL, ethanol and water system was investigated to construct a ternary desulfurization solution for wet flue gas desulfurization. The effects of flow rate and concentration of SO2, reaction temperature, pH and Fe-IL fraction in aqueous desulfurization solution on the desulfiariza- tion efficiency were investigated. The results shows that the best composition of ternary desulfurization solution of Fe-IL, ethanol and water is 1 ： 1.5 ： 3 by volume ratio, and pH should be controlled at 2.0. Under such conditions, a desulfurization rate greater than 90% could be obtained. The product of sulfuric acid had inhibition effect on the wet desulfurization process. With applying this new ternary desulfurization solution, not only the catalyst Fe-IL can be recycled and reused, but also the product sulfuric acid can be separated directly from the ternary desulfurization system.

Prediction of Phase Behavior for Styrene/CO2/Polystyrene Mixtures

A lattice fluid model, Sanchez-Lacombe equation, is used to predict the phase behavior for a styrene/CO2/polystyrene ternary sys-tem. The binary parameters involved in the equation were optimized using experimental data. Phase diagrams and the distribution coefficients of styrene between polymer phase and fluid phase are obtained over a wide range of pressure, temperature and composition. The analysis of ter-nary phase diagrams indicates that this system at relatively high pressure or low temperature may display two-phase equilibrium, and at low pressures or high temperatures three-phase equilibrium may appear. The distribution coefficients of styrene between the fluid phase and the polymer phase increase asymptotically to unity when the concentration of styrene increases. The results provide thermodynamic knowledge for further exploitation of supercritical carbon dioxide assisted devolatilization and impregnation.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF Nd-Fe-B AND Pr-Fe-B PHASE DIAGRAMS

With the aid of 3-dimensional topological analysis methodology,relationships among phage regions on the isothermal section of the Nd-Fe-B phase diagram at 1000℃ and those on vertical sections of the Pr-Fe-B phase diagram passing through Pr_2 Fe_(14)B point have been re-discussed and modified.

CALCULATION OF NaCl-BaCl_2-SrCl_2 PHASE DIAGRAM

The mathematical formulas are given for calculating the partial molar thermodynamic proper- ties in a ternary system from its three corresponding binary systems based on the new ternary symmetric model presented by the authors in the foregoing paper.Applying this model to NaCl-BaCl_2-SrCl_2 system,the phase diagram of which as well as some isothermal sections have been calculated.The devations of temperature between the calculated and experimen- tal diagrams are less than five degrees.

Identifying Hidden Li–Si–O Phases for Lithium-Ion Batteries via First-Principle Thermodynamic Calculations

SiO–based materials are promising alloys and conversion-type anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and are recently found to be excellent dendrite-proof layers for lithium-metal batteries.However,only a small fraction of the Li–Si–O compositional space has been reported,significantly impeding the understanding of the phase transition mechanisms and the rational design of these materials both as anodes and as protection layers for lithium-metal anodes.Herein,we identify three new thermodynamically stable phases within the Li–Si–O ternary system(Li_(2)SiO_(5),Li_(4)SiO_(6),and Li_(4)SiO_(8))in addition to the existing records via first-principle calculations.The electronic structure simulation shows that Li_(2)SiO_(5)and Li_(4)SiO_(8)phases are metallic in nature,ensuring high electronic conductivity required as electrodes.Moduli calculations demonstrate that the mechanical strength of Li–Si–O phases is much higher than that of lithium metal.The diffusion barriers of interstitial Li range from 0.1 to 0.6 eV and the interstitial Li hopping serves as the dominating diffusion mechanism in the Li–Si–O ternary systems compared with vacancy diffusion.These findings provide a new strategy for future discovery of improved alloying anodes for lithium-ion batteries and offer important insight towards the understanding of the phase transformation mechanism of alloy-type protection layers on lithium-metal anodes.

Effects of Y content on microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Zn-Nd alloys

The effects of Y addition amount on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast MgZn-Nd alloy have been investigated by using an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope, backscattered electronic imaging technique, an X-ray diffractometer, a differential thermal analyzer and a universal testing machine. There are three kinds of ternary phases in the Mg-Zn-Y system alloys, such as I phase(Mg3Zn6Y), W phase(Mg3Zn3Y2) and Z or X phase(Mg12Zn Y). The experimental results in the present study indicate that the Mg-Zn-RE(RE includes Y and Nd) ternary phases change from the I + W phases in turn to unique W, W + Z and unique Z as the Y content increases from 0% to 3%. Simultaneously, their distribution gradually changes from small particle-like form to continuous network form. The grain size first decreases as the Y content increases from 0% to 1% Y, then increases when the Y content exceeds 1% and finally decreases again when the content exceeds 3% due to the variation of growth restriction factor caused by the increased Y element and the change of the ternary phases. The hardness continuously increases because of the increased ternary phase amount. The ultimate tensile strength and elongation first increase within the range of 0-1% Y, also due to the increased ternary phase amount and grain refinement, and then decreases because of the grain coarsening, porosity formation and continuous network distribution of the ternary phases. The grain bonding strength of the W phase-containing alloys is quite strong and the W phase is an ideal strengthening phase if a given amount of it distributes in discontinuous and small-sized form. The alloy with 1% Y only has one ternary phase of W, but has the best combination of mechanical properties. The fracture regimes of these alloys always present a transgranular mode.

Improvement of porous polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluropropylene hollow fiber membranes for sweeping gas membrane distillation of ethylene glycol solution

Porous polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluropropylene(PVDF-HFP)hollow fiber membranes were fabricated through a wet spinning process.In order to improve the membrane structure,composition of the polymer solution was adjusted by studying ternary phase diagrams of polymer/solvent/non-solvent.The prepared membranes were used for sweeping gas membrane distillation(SGMD)of 20 wt% ethylene glycol(EG)aqueous solution.The membranes were characterized by different tests such as N2 permeation,overall porosity,critical water entry pressure(CEPw),water contact angle and collapsing pressure.From FESEM examination,addition of 3 wt% glycerol in the PVDF-HFP solution,produced membranes with smaller finger-likes cavities,higher surface porosity and smaller pore sizes.Increasing the polymer concentration up to 21 wt% resulted in a dense spongy structure which could significantly reduce the N2 permeance.The membrane prepared by 3 wt% glycerol and 17 wt% polymer demonstrated an improved structure with mean pore size of 18 nm and a high surface porosity of 872 m^−1.CEPw of 350 kPa and overall porosity of 84% were also obtained for the improved membrane.Collapsing pressure of the membranes relatively improved by increasing the polymer concentration.From the SGMDtest,the developed membrane represented a maximumpermeate flux of 28 kg·m^−2·h^−1 which is almost 19% higher than the flux of plain membrane.During 120 h of a long-termSGMD operation,a gradual flux reduction of 30% was noticed.In addition,EG rejection reduced from 100% to around 99.5% during 120 h of the operation.