Thermodynamic analysis and assessment of the Ce-Ni system

An optimised set of thermodynamic parameters for the Ce-Ni system has been obtained using the CALPHAD approach. A thorough thermodynamic analysis of the system has been carried out using different calorimetric techniques and the data have been used in the assessment. The free energy of the liquid phase has been described as a function of temperature and composition using a Redlich-Kister polynomial. Solid compounds have been considered as stoichiometric with the exception of the Laves phases. The phase diagram and thermodynamic quantities calculated from assessed parameters agree well with experimental data. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.