About this Quick Start Guide

The following introduces you to the basic concepts, steps and theory to start using the Diffusion Module (DICTRA). An understanding of this information is necessary to ensure accurate calculations.

More details about the use of DICTRA can be found in [2002And] and [2000Bor].

If you are not familiar with Graphical Mode, it is recommended you review the documentation and additional resources available on our website.

The Role of Diffusion in Materials: A Tutorial is available for download on our website. It is intended for engineers interested in using the Diffusion Module (DICTRA), as well as students learning about the role of diffusion in materials. It is designed to be useful at many levels, from undergraduate studies to someone with a PhD and experience in a related field.

References

[2000Bor] A. Borgenstam, L. Höglund, J. Ågren, A. Engström, DICTRA, a tool for simulation of diffusional transformations in alloys. J. Phase Equilibria 21, 269–280 (2000).

[2002And] J.-O. Andersson, T. Helander, L. Höglund, P. Shi, B. Sundman, Thermo-Calc & DICTRA, computational tools for materials science. Calphad 26, 273–312 (2002).