A fundamental knowledge of solidification, from the scientific to the engineering point of view, will be reviewed, covering the recent development and future prospects.
General introduction, Liquid and solid, Solidification of pure metals, Nucleation, Solid-liquid equilibrium and super-coolong, Heat flow and crystal growth, Solidification of alloys, Phase diagram, Solute re-distribution and segregation, Constitutional super-cooling and solid-liquid interface, Solidification structure of solid-solution-type alloys, Solidification structure of eutectic alloys, Solidification structure of monotectic alloys, Conventional slab- and shape casting, Recent advanced casting technology
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Several short reports
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