The molar Gibbs free energy of mixing of Al_2O_3 and MgO at 1073 K is shown in Figure 13.17. Delineate the phase fields as the composition varies from
X_{Al_2O_3}=0 to X_{Al_2O_3}=1 .
The molar Gibbs free energy of mixing of Al_2O_3 and MgO at 1073 K is shown in Figure 13.17. Delineate the phase fields as the composition varies from
X_{Al_2O_3}=0 to X_{Al_2O_3}=1 .
X_{Al_2O_3}=0 only MgO
0\lt X_{Al_2O_3}\lt 0.5 MgO and MgAl_2O_4
0.5\lt X_{Al_2O_3}\lt 1 MgAl_2O_4 and Al_2O_3
X_{Al_2O_3}=1 only Al_2O_3
Note : The diagram in Figure 13.17 is only approximate. There must be some solubility (however small) of each of the components in each other as well as in the spinel phase.