Thermodynamic assessments of the Bi–U and Bi–Mn systems

Critical evaluation and thermodynamic optimization of the (U + Bi), (U + Si) and (U + Sn) binary systems

“…A thermodynamic optimization of the (U + Bi) binary system was presented by Wang et al [13]. However, the important experimental values of the liquidus in the Bi-rich region from references [21,22,24,26] were not included in their optimizations.…”

“…The calculated phase diagram of the (U + Bi) binary system is shown in figure 1, with experimental data [20][21][22]24,26] and the calculated results of Wang et al [13]. Three intermetallic compounds UBi 2 , U 3 Bi 4 and UBi were considered in the present [24][25][26][27] and calculated result from Wang et al [13].…”

“…Three intermetallic compounds UBi 2 , U 3 Bi 4 and UBi were considered in the present [24][25][26][27] and calculated result from Wang et al [13]. …”

“…Fortunately, thermodynamic modelling of multi-component systems by the calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD approach) has been shown to be a very efficient way to investigate phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties systematically [11,12]. The (U + Bi) and (U + Si) binary systems have been assessed and calculated respectively by Wang et al [13] and Berche et al [14]. However, further improvements are necessary for the reproduction of phase diagram and thermodynamic properties.…”

Thermodynamic Assessment of the Bi-Mn System

“…[16][17][18][19][20] To understand the solidification behavior of BiMn alloys, an understanding of the thermodynamic properties and the phase diagram of the Bi-Mn system is important. Thermodynamic assessment of Bi-Mn system was conducted by Wang et al 21) They mainly used the phase boundary data and ignored the available thermodynamic data. Moreover, they did not take account the magnetic model in the compound phases.…”