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An analysis of the temperature distribution and the location of the solidus, mushy, and liquidus zones for binary alloys in remelting processes

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The solidification of a binary alloy in an electroslag-remelting process is considered by means of mathematical analysis. A heat transfer analysis is presented from which the temperature distribution in a cylindrical ingot is determined. Since alloy solidification is considered, a third region, the “mushy zone”, is introduced in addition to the solid and liquid regions. From the temperature distribution the shape of the respective zones are determined when the process reaches a quasi-steady state condition. Results are presented for the binary alloy of Al-4.5 pct Cu.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Technica Federico Santa Maria, Chile

    L. Fernando Carvajal (Dean)

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA

    G. E. Geiger (Associate Professor)

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L. F. CARVAJAL, formerly Graduate Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Fernando Carvajal, L., Geiger, G.E. An analysis of the temperature distribution and the location of the solidus, mushy, and liquidus zones for binary alloys in remelting processes. Metall Trans 2, 2087–2092 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02917535

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