Lambda- and Schottky-anomalies in solid-state phase transitions

TL;DR

This paper explains the origin of lambda and Schottky anomalies in solid-state phase transitions, attributing them to the latent heat involved in nucleation-and-growth processes.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis linking these anomalies directly to the latent heat of phase transitions, offering a new perspective on their physical origin.

Findings

Lambda and Schottky anomalies are due to latent heat in phase transitions.

The anomalies are associated with nucleation-and-growth mechanisms.

The analysis clarifies the physical basis of these anomalies in solid-state physics.

Abstract

The origin of lambda and Schottky anomalies in solid-state phase transitions are analyzed and illustrated. They are shown to be the latent heat of nucleation-and-growth phase transitions.