How Slight Solidification Rate Variations within Cast Plate Affect Mechanical Response: A Study on As-Cast A356 Alloy with Cu Additions

Figure 5

Distribution of the eutectic Si particles’ equivalent diameter. Comparison between Cu-free and Cu-containing alloys (1 wt.% Cu) in the three bottom (a), center (b), and specimen (c) cutting positions.

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