Eutectic solidification as explained by the thermodynamics of irreversible processes

• Autorzy: Wołczyński W. , Guzik E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The grain size diameter is the main parameter characterizing a given metallic alloy. In the case of Al-Si or Fe-C eutectic alloy the average inter-lamellar spacing is a good parameter which seems to be adequate to describe this irregular structure. To define the average inter-lamellar spacing the regular areas within generally irregular structure has been distinguished. It has been postulated that the formation of regular structure could be related to the minimum entropy production criterion. From the other side the maximum destabilization of the non-faceted phase interface could be referred to marginal stability. The criterion of minimum entropy production allows to formulate the growth law for regular lamellar structure solidifying under stationary state. It defines the regular eutectic spacing versus growth rate. The marginal stability concept allows to define the maximum wavelength which can be developed at the solid / liquid interface of non-faceted (Al) phase. It defines the maximum spacing within irregular structure taking into account the wavelength of instability (marginal stability) created at the non-faceted phase interface. An average inter-lamellar spacing results from the relationship formulated on the basis of both spacings. It should be emphasized that both conditions (criteria) are deduced from the thermodynamics of irreversible processes. The simplified scheme of irregular structure incorporates, additionally the intermediate lamella of faceted phase that is also taken into account in the definition of average inter-lamellar spacing, [...] . The intermediate morphology existing between two distinguished distances is treated as being under oscillation between stationary state and marginal stability. The state of marginal stability is defined by a vanishing excess entropy production. Therefore, it is suggested that the structural oscillation takes place between an attractor and point of bifurcation in the system.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

fundamental; eutectic solidification; in situ; composites structure; marginal stability; minimum entropy production; excess entropy production; structural oscillation

PL

krzepnięcie eutektyczne; in situ; struktura kompozytowa; entropia; oscylacja strukturalna

• Wydawca: Komisja Odlewnictwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk Oddział w Katowicach
• Czasopismo: Archives of Foundry Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 9, iss. 1
• Strony: 113--116
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Wołczyński W.

autor

Guzik E.

• Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, Reymonta 25, 30-059 Kraków, Poland,

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