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Time dependence of tip morphology during cellular/dendritic arrayed growth

Journal Article · · Metallurgical Transactions, A
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02649779· OSTI ID:250735
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  1. Cleveland State Univ., OH (United States). Chemical Engineering Dept.
Succinonitrile-1.9 wt pct acetone has been directionally solidified in 0.7 x 0.7-cm-square cross section pyrex ampoules in order to observe the cell/dendrite tip morphologies, not influenced by the wall effects, which are present during growth in the generally used thin (about 200 {micro}m) crucibles. The tips do not maintain a steady-state shape, as is generally assumed. Instead, they fluctuate within a shape envelope. The extent of fluctuation increases with decreasing growth speed, as the micro structure changes from the dendritic to cellular. The influence of natural convection has been examined by comparing these morphologies with those grown, without convection, in the thin ampoules.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
250735
Journal Information:
Metallurgical Transactions, A, Journal Name: Metallurgical Transactions, A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 27; ISSN 0360-2133; ISSN MTTABN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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