Interaction of metals with AlAs and InAs: Estimation of ternary Al-As-M and In-As-M phase diagrams

A comprehensive survey of approximately calculated Al-As-M and In-As-M (M=Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hf, Ir, Mn, Mo, Nb, Ni, Os, Pd, Pt, Re, Rh, Ru, Ta, Ti, V, W and Zr) ternary phase diagrams at room temperature is presented. Regions of greater uncertainty are indicated by alternative tie lines. The calculations are based on following approximations: Ternary phases and solid solubilities are disregarded and the Gibbs energy of formation of binary compounds is mostly estimated by the enthalpy of formation calculated from Miedema's model. Binary phase diagram data were critically reviewed and listed in two tables. A systematic behavior of the ternary systems according to the periodic table is shown to exist.