Computer simulations were used to simulate the Kirkendall shift and porosity in binary and ternary alloys. Three different computational methods, based upon different assumptions, were used; together with thermodynamic and kinetic data. The results showed good agreement with experimental data.

Prediction of Kirkendall Shift and Porosity in Binary and Ternary Diffusion Couples. H.Strandlund, H.Larsson: Acta Materialia, 2004, 52[15], 4695-703