Chapter 15, Problem 15.48P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The lowest temperature at which a mixture of ${\text{SiO}}_2-{\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ is completely liquid for the given conditions should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Phase is defined as the homogeneous portion of the system having same physical and chemical characteristics.

A diagram which defines the existence of different phases of a system under equilibrium is known as Phase diagram. It gives the relationship between composition and temperature.

The phase diagram is shown in figure,