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\nRepresention:There are several ways of represenation.  \n   \nN.B.built incorporating three binary phase diagrams(which form theedges),so ternaries are similar,but more complicated.  \n| For high concentrations of one component:e.g.A alloys -use a  \u003Cbr>right angled triangle,and concentrate on the corner of interest.  \u003Cbr>(e.g.Fe-C-Cr)  \u003Cbr>A =100 -(A+B)  \u003Cbr>→B  \u003Cbr>A→%B   |\n| --- |\n\nN.B.All phases n the binarydiagram HAVE to appear,if only toa limited extent,on the ternary.  \n   \nSpace diagram:This is a 3-Drepresentation of the entireternary phase diagram,and usuallyshows only lines(i.e.NOT thesurfaces)between the differentphase fields.Binary phase diagramsform the edges.  \n   \nIsothermalsection:  \n   \ni.e.  \nhorizontal  \nslice  \nthrough  \nthe space  \ndiagram.  \nThe slices are at the same temperature.  \nTypically,there are tie triangles of 3  \nphases in equilibrium with each other.  \nLines are produced where the surface  \nboundaries are cut.Tie lines [kossols]denote 2 phase compositionswhich are in equilibrium.  \nComposition is represented on anequilateral triangular\"space grid\",this becomes the base,with thetemperature shown by the vertical axis.  \nAppropriate paper is used to expressthe concentations accurately.  \nN.B.All of the compositions should addup to 100%,therefore only need todefine two compositions.  \n我  \nProjection/Projected view on theBase:This is a plot the loci ofthe various reactions.N.B.this isa PROJECTION on to the plane.  \n   \n   \nRULES OF TERNARY DIAGRAMS:  \n   \nThese should help with thelogistics of construction ofternaries.  \n   \nThe isothermal section shows which phases are inequilibrium at a particular temperature,and is avery useful representation.  \nSlice/\"Compositional Slice\"/Section/\"pseudo  \n   \nbinary\"/\"quasi-binary\"/isopleths/vertical section:This is a less useful representation,because thecompositions of the phases do not necessarily liein the same vertical plane as the temperaturechanges,even if the overall composition does.Itis also more complicated and difficult to draw.  \n   \n   \n   \nrepresentation?)Difficult to represent in 2-D,thus often have aprojection of the surface(e.g.liquidus/solidus)on to the base.  \n\"Noddy Rule\":Whatever phase is in the binary MUST exist in theternary(EVEN if only to a limited extent).  \n\n| Phase Rule:  \u003Cbr>P+F=C+2  \u003Cbr>Where:  \u003Cbr>P=number of phases  \u003Cbr>F=Degrees of freedom  \u003Cbr>C =number of components  \u003Cbr>ALTERNATIVELY,if PRESSURE IS ASSUMED TO BE CONSTANT  \u003Cbr>(i.e.most metallurgical phase diagrams):  \u003Cbr>P+F=C+1   |\n| --- |\n\nIn a ternary system,C =3.Note that the 3 components MIGHT notnecessarily be elements.It is possible to have compounds at theCorners:  \nN.B.A pseudo-binary or quasi-binary is USUALLY taken to have acompound at the stipulated edge.  \nThe A and x edges are obtained frombinary diagrams.  \nSurface:This is a 3-D surfacewhich shows a particular REACTION,  \ne.g.onset of solidification,i.e.liquidus.(Could use a computer  \n# e.g.\"triaxial ceramics\":comprise the three compounds:SILICA SiO₂\n\nLEUCITE K₂O.Al₂O₃·4SiO₂MULLITE 3Al₂O₃.2SiO₂  \n\n| For comparison with binary systems,  \u003Cbr>use the \"Reduced Binary Phase Rule\".I.e.substitute C=2.  \u003Cbr>Thus P+F=3,then work out the alternatives:  \u003Cbr>P 1  2  3  \u003Cbr>F 2  1  0  \u003Cbr>1 phase has 2 degrees of freedom e.g.single phase region  \u003Cbr>\"   1  \u003Cbr>I  \u003Cbr>II  \u003Cbr>2  \u003Cbr>II  \u003Cbr>liquidus  \u003Cbr>e.g.  \u003Cbr>II  \u003Cbr>I  \u003Cbr>3  \u003Cbr>eutectic point  \u003Cbr>e.g.   |\n| --- |\n\nTernary \"Reduced Ternary Phase Rule:  \nC=3 therefore P+F=4  \n1 phase→3 degrees freedom i.e.T+2 for composition,e.g.liquid2 phase→2 degrees freedom i.e.surface,e.g.liquidus3 phase→1 degree freedome.g.eutectic valley4 phase→0 degree freedome.g.ternary eutectic point  \nRules for horizontal sections(Isothermal sections):  \n1.On crossing a boundary line(NOT at a point),the number ofphases must change by 1,the rest are common.  \n2.3-phase fields are bounded by s","cbCaiiJusD4YHv7w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiJusD4YHv7w","pdf",2407794,12,"English","# Ternary Diagrams\n## Representation and Basic Construction\n## Space Diagram and Isothermal Sections\n## Rules of Ternary Diagrams\n## Tie Lines and Lever Rule\n# Major Types of Ternary Systems\n## Systems Containing 2 Phases","[{\"question\":\"How are ternary diagrams constructed from binary phase diagrams?\",\"answer\":\"Ternary diagrams are built incorporating three binary phase diagrams that form the edges. 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