Thermodynamics of a new phase formation in a composite material

Abstract

A composite material consisting of particles of master phase and binder has been considered. Particles of active phase, whose components chemically interact with components of master phase particles forming a new phase, has been introduced into the material. The thermodynamic functions describing the processes of the dissolution of master and active phases in binder phase, chemical interaction of the phases components, and formation of a new phase have been defined and the prerequisites to occurring these processes are discussed.