Thermodynamic Modelling in the Frames of the TRIP-Matrix-Composite Development

The present chapter is focused on thermodynamic modelling as a part of a complex development of metal-ceramic composite materials. Within this chapter the main examples of successful application of thermodynamic calculation for a solving of technological problems are highlighted, basic theory and methods of thermodynamic investigations and modelling are described in details and the most important results are briefly given. The purpose of this chapter is to give a deep understanding of thermodynamic modelling from basic experiments to modern methods of simulation. There is a set of recommendations for performing thermodynamic assessment and creation of multicomponent thermodynamic databases.