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Phase Fractions

Consider yet another way to characterize the system by introducing a parameter that is equal to the fraction of a particular phase that is present: the phase fraction:

$\displaystyle \input{equations/binfracs}$

(14-4)

**Figure 14-3:** Phase fractions as function of total enthalpy of system.
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W. Craig Carter 2002-10-05