The Alstruc microstructure solidification model for industrial aluminum alloys

The model predicts the solidification path in the aluminum corner of the Al CuFeMgMnSi phase diagram, with compensation for solid-state diffusion and p article growth undercoolings. Input is the composition and the rate of cool ing. Output is the temperature vs fraction solid; the solid-state concentra tion profiles; the type, volume fraction, and size of the intermetallic par ticles; and also the temperature-dependent thermal conductivity, density, s pecific heat, and heat of fusion for use in thermal models.