The Effect of Gravity Modulation on Solutal Convection During Directional Solidification (Classic Reprint)

This book explores whether interaction of convective and interfacial instabilities, prevalent in thermosolutal convection during alloy solidification, can be avoided in terrestrial processing conditions. The stability of convection and the influence of time-periodic residual accelerations on this specific kind of convection is investigated to determine practicality of space-based processing. Calculations are performed for a range of parameters and the results provide critical information about the conditions under which convection can be avoided or controlled, offering new insights for improving alloy solidification processes. The findings will be of significant interest to researchers in crystal growth, metallurgy, and materials science. By shedding light on convection onset and development in directional solidification, this book contributes to the advancement of materials processing technologies, particularly in microgravity environments.