Microstructure Evolution in the Presence of Constraints and Implications on the Properties of Mg - Li and Nb - Al Constraints.
Abstract
The objective of the research was to gain fundamental knowledge of solidification microstructure evolution in the presence of constraints and to apply this knowledge to relevant intermetallic composite designs. The work involved numerical modeling, transparent material solidification and the solidification of Mg-Li and Nb-Al composites. All work was completed and several novel findings are described in this report. This report is the first comprehensive document dealing with morphological evolution of solidification microstructure when constrained by diffusional barriers with different types of interface. First time report of non-directional dendrites and S/L interface strain energies leading to defect formation are disclosed. Development strategies and microstructure maps for particulate and fiber composites are reported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA272088
Entities
People
- D. Carr
- J. A. Sekhar
- L. Cantrell
- L. Fabietti
- N. Dey
Organizations
- University of Cincinnati