Application of Solidification Theory to Rapid Solidification Processing

Abstract

Solidification theory can be used to predict and control processes occuring during rapid solidification. Two papers prepared for publication provide results showing such predictions. (1) Interface shapes and compositional fields produced during directional solidification, calculated as a function of solidification velocity, are reported. (2) Rapid solidification microstructures and precipitation produced upon annealing in rapidly solidified Al-Mn alloys having compositions in the extended solid solubility range are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146619

Entities

People

  • J. R. Manning
  • J. W. Cahn
  • R. J. Schaefer
  • S. R. Coriell
  • W. J. Boettinger

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Cellular Structures
  • Coefficients
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Fiber Spinning
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Fusion
  • Heat Treatment
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Melting
  • Phase Transformations
  • Solid Solutions

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

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