Interpretation of phase diagrams

 

Concentrations: Tie-line method

 

a)  locate composition and temperature in diagram b)  In two phase region draw tie line or isotherm

c)  note intersection with phase boundaries. Read compositions.

 

                                                                                                     

Fractions: lever rule

 

a)  construct tie line (isotherm)

 

b)  obtain ratios of line segments lengths.