W. Kurz, D.J. Fisher, "Fundamentals of Solidification"

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W. Kurz, D.J. Fisher, "Fundamentals of Solidification"

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This updated edition presents a picture of the majority of solidification phenomena which control the formation of microstructures. Solidification phenomena play an important role in many processes used in a wide range of fields, from production engineering to solid-state physics. Simple models have been developed to attempt to aid understanding of this complex subject. In this text there are a broad range of solidification models to look at, from large tonnage of continously cast products, through superalloy precision casting, to high-purity single crystals. This book is aimed at being useful for students and experienced engineers alike.

Within the main text, an essentially self-contained guide to the subject is presented. That is, the reader is introduced to the mechanisms of crystal nucleation and growth occurring at the atomic scale (chapter 2) before being shown how the form of an initially planar solid/liquid interface evolves (chapter 3). Subsequently, the most important single-phase (chapter 4) and multi-phase (chapter 5) solid/ liquid interface morphologies are presented. Finally, the effect which solidification has upon the redistribution of solute is discussed (chapter 6). One subject which is not covered in detail is convection in the melt. To introduce this complex field properly would require another book! However, the overall effect of the interaction of convection and solidification is described where necessary.
Each chapter includes a bibliography of key references for further study, and exercises which are designed to test the reader's understanding of the contents of the preceding chapter.

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