rapid solidification
Rapid Solidification is a process where molten metal is cooled rapidly such that fine microstructures are developed and the mechanical and physical properties of the metal are improved. This process generally improves hardness, strength, and corrosion resistance and is used for producing metal alloys and thin films.
Key Features:
- High Cooling Rate: Metal cooling is executed at very high rates that do not allow large crystal growth.
- Fine Microstructure: Rapid cooling produces finer grains, improving strength and uniformity.
- Property Enhancement: Increases metals' hardness, anti-wear property, and corrosion resistance.
The motivation for Rapid Solidification is the production of high-performance metal components with enhanced properties. Applications in aerospace, electronics, and automobile industries are; however, the cooling improvement is continuously developing to expand its application range and thus make it a key-way for any modern material manufacturing.