Solidification Microstructure Evolution of Undercooled Cu-15 wt.% Fe Alloy Melt

Abstract

The solidification microstructure evolution of undercooled Cu-15 wt.% Fe alloy melt was studied in this study by the combined method of glass fluxing and overheating. The liquidus and peritectic reaction temperatures of Cu-15 wt.% Fe were experimentally obtained, and the obtained results were consistent with the previous studies. Based on the experimental results and related theories, the solidification process and microstructure evolution of undercooled Cu-15 wt.% Fe alloy melt were illustrated. The conclusions provide the basis to the further study on the liquid-phase separation and application of copper-iron alloy.