Thermodynamic optimisation of phase diagrams is a procedure that requires c
onsiderable experience and skill. The purpose of this article is to furnish
certain guidelines that might facilitate the work and improve the quality
of the thermodynamic optimisation of phase diagrams using the Calphad metho
d. Some particulars regarding experimental data, Gibbs energy models, const
raints on model parameters, and performing the optimisation are discussed.
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