“Principles Of Solidification” Offers Comprehensive Descriptions Of Liquid-To-solid Transitions Encountered In Shaped Casting, Welding, And Non-Biological Bulk Crystal Growth Processes. The Book Logically Develops Through Careful Presentation Of Relevant Thermodynamic And Kinetic Theories And Models Of Solidification Occurring In A Variety Of Materials. Major Topics Encompass The Liquid-State, Liquid-Solid Transformations, Chemical Macro- And Microsegregation, Purification By Fractional Crystallization And Zone Refining, Solid-Liquid Interfaces, Polyphase Freezing, And Rapid Solidification Processing. Solid-Liquid Interfaces Are Discussed Quantitatively Both As Sharp And Diffuse Entities, With Supporting Differential Geometric Descriptions. The Book Offers: • Detailed Mathematical Examples Throughout To Guide Readers • Applications Of Solidification And Crystal Growth Methodologies For Preparation And Purification Of Metals, Ceramics, Polymers And Semiconductors • Appendices Providing Supporting Information On Special Topics Covered In The Chapters. Readers In Materials, Metallurgical, Chemical, And Mechanical Engineering Will Find This To Be A Useful Source On The Subjects Of Solidification And Crystal Growth. Chemists, Physicists, And Geologists Concerned With Melting/Freezing Phenomena Will Also Find Much Of Value In This Book.