Background information on the models, algorithms and approaches that are implemented in the MatCalc software can be found in the presentations below. These presentations are the summary of monthly internal discussions provided under the supervision of Professor Ernst Kozeschnik and are aimed at delivering in-depth information, which is required for an advanced understanding of MatCalc.

• Thermodynamic equilibria
  • Phase description with sublattice concept
  • Scheil Gulliver calculation

• Precipitation kinetics
  • Modeling of precipitate/matrix interfacial energy
  • Nucleation sites for precipitates
  • Shape factors for precipitates

• Microstructure evolution
  • Vacancy concentration evolution
  • Grain growth using single class model
  • Grain growth using multi class model
  • “ABC” - models for subgrain structure evolution in MatCalc 6

• Microstructure - property relationship
  • Yield-strength models