Right and Equilateral Triangle Ternary Phase Diagrams
Right and Equilateral Triangle Ternary Phase Diagrams
This Demonstration shows two types of ternary phase diagrams used in liquid-liquid extraction for the same system (solute-solvent-carrier). Use the buttons to select either a right or an equilateral triangular diagram. Drag the black point to select a composition; the mass fractions of each of the phases present are displayed in a table. Select "solute" (blue), "solvent" (purple), or "carrier" (orange) next to "show labels" to view their mass fractions next to their corresponding axis. Select "phase envelope" to add a phase envelope and tie lines; otherwise, the phase diagram is for a completely miscible system. The region inside the phase envelope consists of two phases in equilibrium: the raffinate (green) and the extract (pink). Select "grid lines" to see a grid.