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Theory of eutectic growth under rapid solidification conditions

Journal Article · · Acta Metall.; (United States)

The Jackson-Hunt model of eutectic growth at small undercoolings is extended to large undercooling values which are commonly encountered under rapid solidification conditions. The parameters, lambda/sup 2/V and lambda..delta..T, are found to deviate from constant values at high velocities, and these deviations depend upon the nature of the metastable phase diagram below the eutectic temperature. A limiting velocity is predicted for the formation of a regular, coupled eutectic structure, and the reason for this limiting velocity is shown to be either the temperature dependent diffusion coefficient or the limit of undercooling.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab. USDOE and Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA 50011
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
5678282
Journal Information:
Acta Metall.; (United States), Journal Name: Acta Metall.; (United States) Vol. 35:4; ISSN AMETA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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