About the Database Examples

The Validation and Calculation Examples Collection that is available for many databases demonstrates both the validity of the database itself as well as demonstrates some of its calculation capabilities when combined with Thermo‑Calc software and its Add-on Modules and features.

For each database, the type and number of available examples varies. In some cases an example can belong to both a validation and calculation type.

• Validation examples generally include experimental data in the plot or diagram to show how close to the predicted data sets the Thermo‑Calc calculations are. It uses the most recent version of the software and relevant database(s) unless otherwise specified.
• Calculation examples are intended to demonstrate a use case of the database. This might be showing a binary or ternary system calculated in a phase diagram, or demonstrate how the database and relevant software features would be applied to a heat treatment application, process metallurgy, soldering process, and so forth. In the case of heat treatment, it might include the result of calculating solidification segregation, determining homogenization temperature and then predicting the time needed to homogenize. There are many other examples specifically related to each database.

Where relevant, most references related to each example set are included at the end of the individual section. You can also find additional references specific to the database itself when using the database within Thermo‑Calc. You can also contact us directly should you have any questions.

If you are interested in sharing your own examples using Thermo‑Calc products in unique or surprising ways, or if you want to share your results from a peer reviewed paper, send an email to info@thermocalc.com.