Directional Solidification of Sn-Cu₆Sn₅ In Situ Composites

Figure 1

Sn-0.7 wt.% Cu samples directionally solidified and grown from right to left. V = 0.5 µm/s; G_L = 2.5 K/mm. Longitudinal view of (a) (η^P + Liq) + Liq. interface at the top of growth; (b) solid + (η^P + Liq) interface.

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