Binary Phase Diagrams

Included binary systems in the TCS Cu-based Alloys Database (TCCU) are critically assessed based on available experimental and theoretical data for phase diagram and thermodynamic properties.

Some important key binary systems for copper-based alloys are shown here, for example, Cu-Zn, Cu-Sn, Cu-Be, and Cu-Ni systems.

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When working in Thermo‑Calc with binary diagrams you use either the Binary Calculator (in Graphical Mode) or the Binary module (in Console Mode). The fundamental calculation engine is the same but you access the settings in different ways.

Cu-Zn

Calculated Cu-Zn phase diagram

Figure 1: Calculated Cu-Zn phase diagram [2011Wan].

Cu-Sn

Calculated Cu-Sn phase diagram.

Figure 2: Calculated Cu-Sn phase diagram [2009Li].

Cu-Be

Calculated Cu-Be phase diagram.

Figure 3: Calculated Cu-Be phase diagram.

Cu-Ni

Calculated Cu-Ni phase diagram.

Figure 4: Calculated Cu-Ni phase diagram [1992anM].

References

[1992anM] S. an Mey, Thermodynamic re-evaluation of the Cu-Ni system. Calphad. 16, 255–260 (1992).

[2009Li] M. Li, Z. Du, C. Guo, C. Li, Thermodynamic optimization of the Cu–Sn and Cu–Nb–Sn systems. J. Alloys Compd. 477, 104–117 (2009).

[2011Wan] 1. J. Wang, H. Xu, S. Shang, L. Zhang, Y. Du, W. Zhang, S. Liu, P. Wang, Z.-K. Liu, Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modeling of the Cu–Si–Zn system with the refined description for the Cu–Zn system. Calphad. 35, 191–203 (2011).