Microstructure Evolution in Isomorphous Systems
Channel: Scott Ramsay
Date: 2014-04-17

In this video I describe the solidification of a binary alloy cooled under equilibrium conditions (that is, cooled slowly).  I show with cartoon sketches how grains (crystals) form below the liquidus and grow, ultimately forming grain boundaries.  I also discuss the compositions of the solid and liquid phases during solidification.