Solid-liquid interface in the growth of a decagonal Al-72 Co-16 Ni-12 quasicrystal

J. Q. Guo, T. J. Sato, T. Hirano, A. P. Tsai

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Abstract

To understand growth mechanism of a decagonal Al-72 Co-16 Ni-12 single quasicrystal, solid-liquid interface during crystal growth was investigated. When a single quasicrystal was grown at a growth rate of 0.5 mm/h, the solid-liquid interface is flat. At steady growth state it was found that Al is enriched, while Co and Ni are depleted in front of the interface. Solute partition ratios of Al, Co and Ni were determined to be about 0.91, 1.57 and 1.08, respectively. The change of the solute partition ratio and redistribution process during the crystal growth has been discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)963-966
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume197
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999 Mar 1

Keywords

  • Crystal growth
  • Decagonal quasicrystal
  • Single quasicrystal
  • Solute redistribution

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