Effect of rectangle wave pulse current on solidification structure of ZA27 alloy

Abstract

The effect of rectangle wave pulse current on solidification structure of ZA27 alloy was studied. The results show that the wave pattern relies on the frequency range of harmonic wave and the energy of pulse current within the frequency range of pulse current. Imposed pulse current could induce the solidification system to oscillate. The frequency range and the relevant energy distribution of pulse current exert an influence on the amount of atoms involved for forming critical nucleus, the surface states of clusters in melt, the oscillating state of melt on the surface of clusters, the active energy of atom diffusion, the frequnce response of the resonance of bulk melt and the absorbability of the solidification system to the external work. Rectangle wave pulse current involves rich harmonic waves; the amplitudes of high order of harmonic waves are higher and reduce slowly, so it has a better effect on inoculation and modification.

Keywords

Z427 alloy / pulse current / rectangle wave / solidification structure / harmonicwave / oscillation

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