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Solidification of Metals: Nucleation, Dendritic Growth, and Segregation

Complete guide to metal solidification. Covers homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, undercooling, dendritic growth morphology, microsegregation, Scheil equation, and hot tearing in castings.