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On the Ce-Cu-Sn system

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Journal of Phase Equilibria

Abstract

The literature data concerning the ternary Ce-Cu-Sn system (and the binaries involved) are briefly summarized. The results previously obtained in the experimental investigation of the same system are then presented. A partial description of the liquidus has now been obtained; this is discussed in comparison with the isothermal section at 400°C. The invariant equilibria (and the corresponding Scheil reaction scheme) formed in the Ce-Ce5Sn4−CeCuSn−CeCu4 region are especially described. X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and electron probe microanalysis, DTA, and differential scanning calorimetry have been used.

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    P. Riani, D. Mazzone, G. Zanicchi, R. Marazza & R. Ferro

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Riani, P., Mazzone, D., Zanicchi, G. et al. On the Ce-Cu-Sn system. J Phase Equil. 19, 239–251 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1361/105497198770342256

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