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The morphology of silicon crystal precipitate in a hypereutectic Al-Si alloys is analysed. The morphology is investigated at different cooling rates. A theoretical model describing the growth of facetted crystals is developed. The most important parameters for the formation of the observed crystals are determined.
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West, R., Fredriksson, H. On the mechanism of facetted growth. J Mater Sci 20, 1061–1068 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00585750
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00585750