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Solidification Morphology of Cast Irons

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

A. Rickert
Affiliation:
Elkem GmbH, Duesseldorf
S. Engler
Affiliation:
Giesserei-Institut, Techn. Hochschule Aachen
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The solidification morphology dictates the type of crystal growth for crystallites during solidification. As a result of this process, the casting may be unsound due to the presence of shrinkage cavities, internal shrinkage, sinks and hot tears. Therefore, it is important to have a knowledge of the solidification process to avoid these defects and to produce a sound casting.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1985

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