Principles of Solidification An Introduction to Modern Casting and Crystal Growth Concepts

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Synopsis

“Principles of Solidification” offers comprehensive descriptions of liquid-to-solid transitions encountered in shaped casting, welding, and non-biological bulk crystal growth processes. The book logically develops through careful presentation of relevant thermodynamic and kinetic theories and models of solidification occurring in a variety of materials. Major topics encompass the liquid-state, liquid-solid transformations, chemical macro- and microsegregation, purification by fractional crystallization and zone refining, solid-liquid interfaces, polyphase freezing, and rapid solidification processing. Solid-liquid interfaces are discussed quantitatively both as sharp and diffuse entities, with supporting differential geometric descriptions. The book offers:

• Detailed mathematical examples throughout to guide readers
• Applications of solidification and crystal growth methodologies for preparation and purification of metals, ceramics, polymers and semiconductors
• Appendices providing supporting information on special topics covered in the chapters.

Readers in materials, metallurgical, chemical, and mechanical engineering will find this to be a useful source on the subjects of solidification and crystal growth. Chemists, physicists, and geologists concerned with melting/freezing phenomena will also find much of value in this book.

Book details

Edition:
2011
Author:
Martin Eden Glicksman
ISBN:
9781441973443
Related ISBNs:
9781441973436
Publisher:
Springer New York
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-12-20
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2011
Copyright by:
Springer New York, New York, NY 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Technology