Experimental Methods in Rapid Quenching from the Melt

Presence of έ and ε crystal structures in rapidly solidified intermetallic compound Ni5Ge3

“…Duwez [2] pioneered the rapid solidification of amorphous metals in the Au-Si system. Jones [3] and Boettinger [4] were also able to use the rapid solidification method to cause grain size [3] and micro segregation [4] refinement in various alloys. These refinements have also been said to improve physical properties of alloys: increases in yield and ultimate strength being reported by Jones [3], Taub and Jackson reported that rapid solidification could also lead to increased toughness [5], while Kang et al, reported an increase in resistance to corrosion [6].…”