Thermodynamics of mixtures and phase field theory

Authors
Muller, I
Citation
I. Muller, Thermodynamics of mixtures and phase field theory, INT J SOL S, 38(6-7), 2001, pp. 1105-1113
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
ISSN journal
00207683 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
6-7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1105 - 1113
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-7683(200102)38:6-7<1105:TOMAPF>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The phase field model is considered as a special case of thermodynamics of a binary mixture. The customary \delc\(2)-term in the free energy is thus r ecognized as a term that represents the kinetic energy of the diffusive mot ion of the two phases. This interpretation deviates from the usual one by w hich the \delc\(2)-term represents a "smeared-out" interfacial energy. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.