On the Superlattice Formation in Ternary Alloys

Abstract

The superlattice formations in ternary alloy with body centered cubic lattice are discussed by taking into account the interactions between nearest neighboring atoms as will as those between next nearest neighboring atoms. On the besis of this theory the possibility of the various types of superlattice formations in ternary alloy is inferred. The experimental data on the superlattice formation in Cu-Mn-Al system are discussed from this point of view.