Q1/ In a homogeneous solidification process, assume molten metal solidifies into a spherical nucleus with a BCC structure. The given data are; lattice parameter (0.292 nm), the heat of fusion energy (1.85×10-9 J/m³), latent surface free energy (0.204 J/m²), critical radius (1-35 nm), equilibrium melting temperature (1516 K), and room temperature (27 °C). Calculate the following for this metal; (a) supercooling value temperature (b) activation tree energy (c) number of atoms in a

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Q1/ In a homogeneous solidification process, assume molten metal solidifies into a spherical
nucleus with a BCC structure. The given data are; lattice parameter (0.292 nm), the heat of
fusion energy (1.85×10-9 J/m³), latent surface free energy (0.204 J/m²), critical radius (1-35
nm), equilibrium melting temperature (1516 K), and room temperature (27 °C). Calculate the
following for this metal;
(a) supercooling value temperature (b) activation tree energy (c) number of atoms in a
nucleus of critical size.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1/ In a homogeneous solidification process, assume molten metal solidifies into a spherical nucleus with a BCC structure. The given data are; lattice parameter (0.292 nm), the heat of fusion energy (1.85×10-9 J/m³), latent surface free energy (0.204 J/m²), critical radius (1-35 nm), equilibrium melting temperature (1516 K), and room temperature (27 °C). Calculate the following for this metal; (a) supercooling value temperature (b) activation tree energy (c) number of atoms in a nucleus of critical size.
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