Title :
How does a metal freeze? A phase-field model of alloy solidification
Author :
Warren, James A.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
A general technique for describing phase boundaries is now being applied to problems in solidification. The power of the phase-field method suggests that, with improvements in algorithmic techniques and computational resources, it should be a method of choice for materials scientists who want to accurately simulate this process
Keywords :
alloys; digital simulation; metals; phase diagrams; phase equilibrium; physics computing; solidification; algorithmic techniques; alloy solidification; computational resources; freezing; materials science; metal; phase boundaries; phase-field model; simulation; Crystallization; Fluid flow; NIST; Plastics; Power engineering and energy; Solid modeling; Solid state circuits; Temperature; Thermodynamics; Water;
Journal_Title :
Computational Science & Engineering, IEEE
