Numerical simulation of heterogeneous phase transformations

H. Combeau , J. Lacaze

A numerical model is presented for the simulation of diffusion controlled phase transformations in multicomponent alloys. A closed system is considered, with simple geometric shape, either planar, cylindrical or spherical. The temperature inside this microscopic volume is homogeneous, but can vary according to any specified monoteneous law. Particular care has been given to the description of the solute profiles where the concentration gradients are the steepest, i.e. near the interface between the parent and the resultant phases. Solute redistribution at the interface is described by means of an original method which ensures that the overall solute balance is satisfied. A non linear system is obtained which includes the diffusion equations in both phases and the boundary conditions. The solution of this system makes use of a special algorithm which has been devised for a quick convergence. An example is presented which deals with microsegregation build-up during solidification of a multi-component nickel base alloy.

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H. Combeau, J. Lacaze. Numerical simulation of heterogeneous phase transformations. Journal de Physique IV Proceedings, 1993, 03 (C7), pp.C7-1157-C7-1162. ⟨10.1051/jp4:19937180⟩. ⟨jpa-00251812⟩