The rapid solidification of an AL-10wt%Si-Sc alloy

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Solidification of alloys is a complex phenomenon arising in many modern experimental techniques and industrial technologies related to casting and surfaces processing. The variation of different conditions of solidification (such as undercooling or cooling rate) gives a possibility to control the morphology and size of crystal structure, which substantially influence physical and chemical properties of alloys. In particular, deep undercooling of alloys below equilibrium liquidus, and eutectics results in rapid solidification and yields materials with improved mechanical, magnetic and electrical properties. The proposed 3 year project is a collaboration between Equispheres and the Univ. of Alberta. We will generate powder samples using Impulse Atomization (IA) - a single fluid rapid solidification technique. Al-Si (Sc) alloys will be generated. The latter is expected to be supersaturated in the alpha matrix due to undercooling. The solidified samples will be