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The zone-melting process in which redistribution of solute in a solid bar is effected by the passage of a molten zone is considered mathematically. Simple approximate techniques are developed for computing the manner in which redistribution occurs as molten zones continue to pass. The introduction of the “zone-melting flux” provides valuable insight into the nature of the phenomenon, as well as a central mathematical theme in terms of which the process can be discussed. Curves are presented for typical and general cases.
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Discussion on this paper, TP 3806E, may be sent, 2 copies, to AIME by Jan. 1, 1955. Manuscript, Mar. 16, 1954. Chicago Meeting, November 1954.
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Reiss, H. Mathematical Methods for Zone-Melting Processes. JOM 6, 1053–1059 (1954). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398345
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