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Microstructure

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.

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Manufacturing Metallurgy

Continuous Casting of Steel: Solidification, Defects, and Process Control

In-depth guide to continuous casting (CC) of steel. Covers tundish metallurgy, mould heat transfer, solidification, secondary cooling, common defects (cracks, segregation), and quality control.