Since the characteristic of dendrite is an important factor determining the performance of
castings, a two-dimensional cellular automaton model with decentered square algorithm is …

Gravity effects such as natural convection in the liquid phase and buoyancy forces acting on
the solid phase have a strong influence on the grain structure and microstructure formation …

For the first time, isothermal equiaxed solidification of a metallic alloy has been observed in
situ in space, providing unique benchmark experimental data. The experiment was …

A novel isothermal solidification furnace (XRMON-SOL) has been developed for operation
under terrestrial and microgravity conditions, using aluminium-based alloys, in conjunction …

Formation of grain structure and segregation during solidification of refined Al–7 wt.% Si
alloys under microgravity is simulated using a two-dimensional axi-symmetrical Cellular …

The paper presents detailed analyses of solidification experiments performed on a refined Al-
20 wt.% Cu alloy using the SFINX (Solidification Furnace with IN situ X-radiography) …

Under terrestrial conditions, solidification processes are influenced to a large degree by the
gravity effects such as natural convection or buoyancy force, which can dramatically modify …

Structural material properties are strongly related to the solidified microstructures, thus
precise control of microstructural formation and selection are crucial in engineering. As most …

Gravity has significant effects on alloy solidification, primarily due to thermosolutal
convection and solid phase buoyancy. Since 2004, the European Space Agency has been …

We present an X-ray device for use under conditions of weightlessness to produce high-
speed radiograms and tomograms. The device is equipped with two detectors of different …