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**Author:** [@ajay.talbot](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/ajay.talbot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/non-equilibrium-calculations/1092 "2025-12-26T21:59:31Z")
I have been looking into performing non-equilibrium CALPHAD calculations such as Scheil or Scheil-Gulliver type calculations to simulate the phase formations under non-equilibrium conditions. Unfortunately, I have not fo… --- ## [Q. What is the range of simulations available on Materials Square?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-is-the-range-of-simulations-available-on-materials-square/305)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-is-the-range-of-simulations-available-on-materials-square/305 "2024-05-31T00:42:19Z")
A. Materials Square offers a range of simulation software (open source: Quantum Espresso, SIESTA, GAMESS, LAMMPS) for computational research. Here you can create models, perform DFT (Density Functional Theory) and MD (Mo… --- ## [Q. I would like guidance on simulation theory and help with result analysis](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-i-would-like-guidance-on-simulation-theory-and-help-with-result-analysis/307)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-i-would-like-guidance-on-simulation-theory-and-help-with-result-analysis/307 "2024-05-31T00:49:35Z")
A. By using the Support Plan from Materials Square, you can receive assistance from both internal and external professional consultants on any aspect related to technical usage, modeling, and analysis of results from Ma… --- ## [Q. What does "CPU hour" mean?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-does-cpu-hour-mean/309)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-does-cpu-hour-mean/309 "2024-05-31T00:53:46Z")
A. A CPU hour is a unit of measurement that indicates the number of hours a CPU core has been actively processing data. A CPU hour is calculated by multiplying the number of CPU cores used by the number of hours that th… --- ## [Q. What is the difference between Spot Instances and On-Demand Instances?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-is-the-difference-between-spot-instances-and-on-demand-instances/310)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-what-is-the-difference-between-spot-instances-and-on-demand-instances/310 "2024-05-31T01:14:29Z")
A “Spot Instance” is a cost-saving opportunity that allows you to secure unused computing capacity at lower prices due to its bidding-based pricing system. However, it may experience temporary work interruptions when dem… --- ## [Q. I would like to request simulation consulting](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-i-would-like-to-request-simulation-consulting/308)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-i-would-like-to-request-simulation-consulting/308 "2024-05-31T00:51:52Z")
A. We provide a consulting service where our internal and external experts directly perform calculations and analyze the results for you. Please send us a brief overview of your inquiry, along with any reference materia… --- ## [Q. Can I learn how to use Materials Square?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-can-i-learn-how-to-use-materials-square/306)
**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-can-i-learn-how-to-use-materials-square/306 "2024-05-31T00:44:50Z")
A: Yes, you can learn how to use Materials Square using the resources provided in our documentation, blog, and official YouTube channel. Here are the links to access these resources: MatSQ Docs for detailed guides and …