The first-order free energy minimization technique has been adapted for use in multiphase systems. It has been found that the number of phases that maybe included in a computation is independent of the phase rule.Recently, Samuels (1971) and Smith (1972) have discussed the maximum number of phases which may be included in immiscible solid-gas equilibrium computations using the
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