The full expression for the induction time in homogeneous nucleation given by Wu has been evaluated for small critical nucleus sizes. It is shown, using parameters relevant to the Cu-Co alloy system, that Wu's analytical approximation for large critical nucleus sizes holds to quite small values (∼10 atoms). A more elaborate expression from Shneidman and Weinberg was also examined; it yields slightly different predictions.
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