基于通过第一性原理计算方法,计算了三元固溶体Fcc-Cr1-xSixN总能,在此基础上计算了其分离能和调幅分解线.结果说明,Fcc-Cr1-xSixN是亚稳相,能够经调幅分解机制分解为Fcc-CrN和Fcc-SiN.组元相形成的应变能小于分离能,不会抑制Fcc-Cr1-xSixN的调幅分解.Fcc-Cr1-xSixN的Si含量为渗透阈值时,不会发生调幅分解.Fcc-Cr1-xSixN可能经调幅分解生成Fcc-SiN.
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