Thermodynamic modelling and optimization of the Al–Ce–Nd system

Using the Calphad approach a thermodynamic modelling and optimization of the Al–Ce–Nd systems has been carried out on the basis of the experimental investigation reported in a separate paper in this issue (Calphad (this issue)). A re-optimization of the Al–Nd binary subsystem was also necessary. The compound energy formalism has been used to describe the thermodynamic functions of the phases present in the systems. Optimization results, in good agreement with the experimental information, are presented and discussed.