Abstract
The topology of coarsened microstructures is investigated on a directionally solidified Al-15wt.pct. Cu sample for five coarsening times. Topological characterization included the measurement of the genus of the majority phase and the number of liquid particles as a function of coarsening time. The genus decreased with coarsening time due to (1) the microstructure becoming less complex through the coarsening process and (2) the increased number of liquid particles due to Rayleigh instability of the liquid-filled cylinders found in the microstructure.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Solidification Processes and Microstructures |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Symposium in Honor of Wilfried Kurz |
| Editors | M. Rappaz, C. Beckermann, R. Trivedi |
| Pages | 123-129 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - Jul 14 2004 |
| Event | Solidification Processes and Microstructures: A Symposium in Honor of Wilfried Kurz - Charlotte, NC., United States Duration: Mar 14 2004 → Mar 18 2004 |
Other
| Other | Solidification Processes and Microstructures: A Symposium in Honor of Wilfried Kurz |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Charlotte, NC. |
| Period | 3/14/04 → 3/18/04 |
Keywords
- 3D morphology
- Al-Cu alloy
- Coarsening
- Genus
- Serial sectioning
- Three-dimensional reconstruction
- Topology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)