Solidification Fundamentals

Graduate

Fundamental principles of solidification theory including thermodynamics, kinetics, solid-liquid interface morphology and growth mechanics. Solidification mechanisms of pure metals. Heat flow phenomena in casting and crystal growth. Effect on solidification heat transfer of process variables, casting and mold properties, metal and mold temperatures. Students will apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics to materials processes such as casting and welding. (3 lecture hours a week.)