Abstract
Directional solidification experiments were carried out to estimate the effect of solidification velocity and temperature gradient on primary dendrite arm spacing (PDAS) in the Ni-based superalloy, CMSX-4 alloy. The specimens were solidified at velocities of 1, 5, 25, 50 and 100 mm/s under given temperature gradients of 12.5, 18, 23..... More

Abstract
Directional solidification of CM247LC was performed at a constant growth velocity (300 mm/h) using a Bridgman type furnace. Microstructural features, including the number of grains, PDAS, and EBSD IPF map, were investigated with progressive positions from the starter block. As directional solidification proceeded, the number of grains decreased and PDAS..... More