Thermal and conductometric studies of the CeBr 3–MBr binary systems (M = Li, Na)

Abstract

DSC was used to investigate phase equilibrium in the CeBr 3–MBr (M = Li, Na) systems. They represent typical examples of simple eutectic systems. The eutectic composition and eutectic temperature, x(CeBr 3) = 0.249, T eut = 709 K and x(CeBr 3) = 0.372, T eut = 692 K, were found for CeBr 3–LiBr and CeBr 3–NaBr systems, respectively. The electrical conductivity of CeBr 3–MBr liquid mixtures, together with that of pure components was measured down to temperatures below solidification. Results obtained are discussed in term of possible complex formation.