Solution

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At , moving from Bi-rich to Sn-rich composition gives , , , , . Approximate liquid coexistence compositions read from the diagram are on the left and on the right; the coexisting solids lie near their respective pure ends. The stable Gibbs free energy follows solid curves near the endpoints, two common-tangent constructions in the coexistence intervals, and the liquid curve between them.

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