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Consider the case of a binary eutectic alloy of elements
A and B. An A-rich solid phase is forming from a liquid which is a solution
of A and B. Liquid which has a higher concentration of B appears more
green. As the A-rich phase forms, element B is ejected into the liquid,
creating a region of B-rich liquid ahead of the interface.
Consider the case of a binary eutectic alloy of elements
A and B. An A-rich solid phase is forming from a liquid which is a solution
of A and B. Liquid which has a higher concentration of B appears more
green. As the A-rich phase forms, element B is ejected into the liquid,
creating a region of B-rich liquid ahead of the interface.
CL
C0
Solute profile between primary arms
Interface
Tip
Another growth front morphology, between the dendritic
and planar extremes, is cellular growth, where only primary dendrite
arms form.