THE MIGRATION OF A LIQUID ZONE THROUGH A SOLID, PART 1
Abstract
The migration of slab, cylindrical and spherical zones through a block of solid under the influence of a temperature gradient has been analyzed theoretically. The migration rate is found to be directly proportional to the temperature gradient in the system and to depend upon orientation dependent atomic kinetics of the melting freezing processes. The magnitude of the atomic kinetic effect depends upon the size of the molten zone. Stable zone migration occurs only in certain crystallographic orientations. The theory is discussed in terms of the limited experimental results available.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 18, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0406472
Entities
People
- W. A. Tiller
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation