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The influence of composite pulse current and static magnetic fields on the solidification structure formation in Pb–Zn alloys

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Pb–Zn alloy is an ideal anode material for zinc electrodeposition. In this work, the microstructure of Pb–Zn alloy is controlled by composite electro-magnetic fields (CEMFs), and the mechanism is investigated. The results show that electric current pulses (ECPs) can significantly enhance the nucleation driving force for the second phase, thereby promoting the refinement of the second phase. Static magnetic field (SMF) can substantially suppress melt convection and increase the melt cooling rate around the center axis of the sample. Therefore, it is favorable for the formation of a homogeneous dispersed microstructure along the radial direction. CEMFs not only can inhibit melt convection, but also enhance the nucleation rates of Minority Phase Droplets (MPDs). This promotes the formation of a solidification microstructure in which the fine Minority Phase Particles (MPPs) are homogeneously distributed in the matrix. This work indicates that the application of CEMFs is an effective method for controlling the microstructure of monotectic alloys and it has an important industrial value.

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The authors acknowledge the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China [Grant Number 2021YFA0716303], the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Numbers 51971227, 51974288, 52174380), China's Manned Space Station Project, and the Space Utilization System of China Manned Space Engineering (Grant Number KJZ-YY-NCL06).

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    Binghao Han, Yanqiang Li, Hongxiang Jiang, Lili Zhang, Jie He & Jiuzhou Zhao

  2. Shi-Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China

    Binghao Han, Yanqiang Li, Hongxiang Jiang, Lili Zhang, Jie He & Jiuzhou Zhao

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HJ, JZ, and JH conceived the idea and designed the experiments. BH, YL, HJ and LZ conducted the experiments. BH performed the numerical simulations. BH and YL prepared the samples and conducted materials characterization. BH, YL and HJ drafted the manuscript. HJ, JZ and JH interpreted, discussed and edited the manuscript.

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Han, B., Li, Y., Jiang, H. et al. The influence of composite pulse current and static magnetic fields on the solidification structure formation in Pb–Zn alloys. Appl. Phys. A 130, 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-023-07165-0

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