An asymptotic analysis for directional solidification of a diffusion-dominated binary system

Journal of Crystal Growth

Volumn 292, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 111-124

  Kupchella, K ^a   Clemons, C B ^a   Golovaty, D ^a   Young, G W ^a  

^a University of Akron   (United States)

Author keywords

A1. Asymptotic analysis; A1. Computer simulation; A1. Convection; A1. Directional solidification; A1. Microgravity; A1. Segregation; A2. Bridgman technique

Indexed keywords

BOUNDARY LAYER FLOW; COMPUTER SIMULATION; DIFFUSION; GEOMETRY; HEAT CONVECTION; HEAT TRANSFER; MELTING; MICROGRAVITY PROCESSING; SEGREGATION (METALLOGRAPHY); SOLIDIFICATION; SURFACE CHEMISTRY;

ASYMPTOTIC ANALYSIS; BRIDGMAN TECHNIQUE; CARTESIAN COORDINATE SYSTEM; COUPLED ASYMPTOTIC;

ASYMPTOTIC STABILITY;

EID: 33745653320     PISSN: 00220248     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2006.03.051     Document Type: Article

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