An accurate and simple model of stacking-fault energy for alloys (solid solutions) was developed, based upon the embedded-atom method. The calculated value of stacking fault energy, 35mJ/m2, for 304 austenitic stainless steel was in a good agreement with the experimental one of 30mJ/m2. The present model showed that Hirth's empirical relationship was also applicable to alloys.

Alloy Model for the Stacking Fault Energy. X.Nie, Y.Zhou, L.Zhong, D.Wang: Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 1996, 12[1], 72-4