Lattice parameters of binary ordered Lit intermetallic compounds have
been calculated using partial molar volumes of the individual elements
in the disordered solid solutions. The calculations have been perform
ed using the volume size factor of the solute atom and the molar volum
e of the solvent atom. It has been observed that this approach results
in excellent agreement between calculated and experimental values. Th
e approach has been successfully extended to the prediction of lattice
parameters of ordered ternary Ll(2) compounds. (C) 1996 Elsevier Scie
nce Limited.