About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Computational Thermodynamics and Kinetics
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| Presentation Title |
Calphad-Based Modeling of Microstructure Evolution in Fe/Mn-Rich Aluminum Casting Alloys |
| Author(s) |
Hyung-Uk Jang, Hwi-Jae Cho, Dong-Uk Kim, Pil-Ryung Cha |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hyung-Uk Jang |
| Abstract Scope |
Accurate prediction of solidification microstructures in aluminum casting alloys requires simulation models that faithfully capture the thermodynamic behavior of both primary α-AlMnSi and β-AlFeSi phases. In this study, we develop a phase-field simulation for the Al–Si–Fe–Mn quaternary system using Calphad-based thermodynamic descriptions. Composition-dependent free energy functions are defined for each phase, enabling the modeling of competitive growth and morphological evolution of α and β phases during solidification. The simulated microstructures are qualitatively compared with experimental images reported in the literature, showing strong agreement in the morphology and distribution of β-AlFeSi phases. This work presents a modeling approach that aids in interpreting experimental observations and provides foundational data for predicting microstructure evolution in multicomponent aluminum casting alloys. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Computational Materials Science & Engineering, Solidification, Phase Transformations |