Chapter 12, Problem 12.60P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between a micro constituent and a phase needs to be defined.

Concept Introduction:

Phase is defined as physically distinctive form of matter, such as solid, liquid, gas or plasma.

It is defined by having relatively uniform chemical and physical properties.

Example of phase is like liquid mixtures that exist in multiple phases, such as an oil phase and an aqueous phase.

Micro-constituent is defined as a homogenous crystalline phase that contains two or more chemical species.