MatCalc 6.11

MatCalc 6.11 is a maintenance and stability update in the MatCalc 6.x series from MatCalc Engineering GmbH. MatCalc is a powerful software package for computational materials science, specializing in thermodynamic calculations, phase transformation kinetics, precipitation simulation, and microstructure evolution in metallic alloys (steels, aluminum, nickel-based superalloys, titanium, etc.). It combines the CALPHAD method for equilibrium thermodynamics with advanced kinetic models for diffusion-controlled transformations and precipitation.

Key Features of MatCalc 6.11 (and the 6.x Series)

• Thermodynamic Equilibrium Calculations:
  • Fast and accurate multi-component phase equilibrium using CALPHAD databases.
  • Support for complex systems with many elements and phases (FCC, BCC, liquid, carbides, intermetallics, etc.).
  • Stepped calculations, phase fraction diagrams, and property plotting (driving forces, chemical potentials, etc.).
• Precipitation Kinetics & Microstructure Evolution:
  • Advanced mean-field precipitation modeling with nucleation, growth, and coarsening.
  • Multi-phase precipitation simulations with competitive growth.
  • Time-temperature-precipitation (TTP) and continuous cooling transformation (CCT) predictions.
  • Microstructure parameters (particle size distribution, number density, volume fraction) over time and temperature.
• Diffusion & Phase Transformation Modeling:
  • DICTRA-like diffusion simulations in multi-phase systems.
  • Austenite-to-ferrite, martensite, bainite, and other solid-state transformations.
  • Coupling between thermodynamics and kinetics for realistic heat treatment simulations.
• Database Support:
  • Full compatibility with major CALPHAD databases (e.g., mc_fe.tdb and other commercial databases).
  • Easy switching between thermodynamic and mobility databases.
• Usability & Workflow Enhancements in 6.x:
  • Modern graphical user interface with improved console and scripting support.
  • Workspace compatibility across lower and upper 6.x versions.
  • Enhanced plotting and result visualization tools.
  • Better error handling and diagnostic messages.
• Specific Improvements in 6.11:
  • Stability fixes and bug corrections for complex multi-phase simulations.
  • Refined workspace handling and improved reliability when opening/saving projects from newer/older 6.x versions.
  • Minor performance optimizations and user-reported issue resolutions.

Product: MatCalc 6.11
Version: 6.11.00.34
Supported Architectures: x64
Language: english
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 even or newer
Size: 1CD