In-situ observation of SSM microstructure formation during cooling slope casting of an NH4Cl-H2O alloy with vibrating the slope

Weidong Huang, Wenli Wang, Xin Lin, Meng Wang

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Abstract

Vibrating the slope during cooling slope casting of a metallic alloy has shown helpful for causing the microstructure more spherical and thinner in a previous research by the present authors. This paper gives results from a direct observation of the SSM microstructure formation during cooling slope casting of an NH4C1-H20 alloy with vibrating the slope. It is found that the vibration exerted to the slope can break down the solidification shell formed at the surface of the slope through rapid chilling and produce effectively fine globular grains in the microstructures. The main factors affecting the fine grain formation include the chilling extent, frequency and amplitude of the vibration of the slope, and the superheat of the alloy melt, respectively. The higher vibration frequency and amplitude, the lower superheat of the alloy melt, and the lower chilling temperature will help the formation of finer globular grains.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSemi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages193-196
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)3908451264, 9783908451266
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 11 Sep 200613 Sep 2006

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
Volume116-117
ISSN (Print)1012-0394

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period11/09/0613/09/06

Keywords

  • Cooling slope casting
  • Dendrite growth
  • Globular microstructure
  • Transparent model alloy
  • Vibration

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