Fundamentals of Solidification

by W. Kurz, D. J. Fisher

This updated edition presents a picture of the majority of solidification phenomena which control the formation of microstructures. Solidification phenomena play an important role in many processes used in a wide range of fields, from production engineering to solid-state physics. Simple models have been developed to attempt to aid understanding of this complex subject. In this text there are a broad range of solidification models to look at, from large tonnage of continously cast products, through superalloy precision casting, to high-purity single crystals. This book is aimed at being useful for students and experienced engineers alike.

305 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1986

Reviews

[Alireza Nazarahari · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a master student who studies in Material science and engineering I found this book quiet useful. the phenomena that it covers in the chapters are completely essential for someone who wants to study solidification. Moreover, authors has separated the calculation and completely theoretical contents from the normal content and put them in different appendixes for the people who are interested in those things (which I wasn't).
beside its positive aspects, this book is relatively old and you can feel that scientific writing has changed from that time. If you are interested in newer books you can you "Solidification" book by Dantzig-Rappaz.

[Jimmacc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent review of solidification principles