Equiaxed grain structure formation during directional solidification of a refined Al-20wt.%Cu alloy: In situ analysis of temperature gradient effects
Hadjer Soltani, G. Reinhart, M.C. Benoudia, F. Ngomesse, Moussa Zahzouh, Henri Nguyen-Thi
Topics & Concepts
Temperature gradientEquiaxed crystalsMaterials scienceDirectional solidificationNucleationMicrostructureElongationAlloyAtmospheric temperature rangeZone meltingCooling curveGrain sizeMetallurgyThermodynamicsUltimate tensile strengthQuantum mechanicsPhysicsSolidification and crystal growth phenomenaAluminum Alloy Microstructure PropertiesMetallurgy and Material Forming