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The free energy of a homogeneous solution is
very different from a heterogeneous composite.
Figure 2-3:
Free energy of homogeneous solution (curve) and free energy
of heterogeneous composite (line).
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The reduction in free energy at a fixed composition drives systems into solution.
W. Craig Carter
2002-09-05