Phase-field simulation of solidification microstructure evolution in the presence of lateral constraints

Lifei Du, Rong Zhang, Limin Zhang, Lin Liu

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Abstract

Lateral constrains in presence of melt has a significantly effect on microstructure evolution of crystal growth, and this effect is related to the size and properties of lateral constrains, thus determining microstructure forming during solidification. In the paper, microstructure evolution in the presence of lateral constrains during solidification of Ni-40.8%Cu metal alloy was simulated using a non-isothermal phase-field model. Effects of size and properties of lateral constrains were simulated and studied, also microstructure forming with different initial dendritic arm distance was discussed. Results indicated that the presence of lateral constrains had a direct influence on pattern evolution which determined microstructure forming. Microstructures had a significant change with small lateral constrains' distance, low initial constrain temperature and large initial dendrite arm distance, different height of lateral constrains had almost same effect on microstructure change during solidification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th Pacific Rim International Congress on Advanced Materials and Processing 2013, PRICM 8
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Inc.
Pages2765-2772
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781632660008
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event8th Pacific Rim International Congress on Advanced Materials and Processing 2013, PRICM 8 - Waikoloa, HI, United States
Duration: 4 Aug 20139 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name8th Pacific Rim International Congress on Advanced Materials and Processing 2013, PRICM 8
Volume4

Conference

Conference8th Pacific Rim International Congress on Advanced Materials and Processing 2013, PRICM 8
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa, HI
Period4/08/139/08/13

Keywords

  • Lateral constraints
  • Microstructure evolution
  • Phase-field simulation

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