Characteristics of fluid flow in the combustion synthesis of TiC from the elementsThe results of a numerical investigation of finite reservoir effects on capillary spreading at small reservoir dimensions are presently related to wave propagation phenomena in the combustion synthesis of TiC from its two elemental constituents. It is noted that gravitational forces can affect bubble coalescence by nonbuoyant means under the suitable conditions, although these conditions are expected to be rare in combustion synthesis. Finite-curved reservoirs can drive capillary flow due to surface tension and wall contact forces; these cause the wall and the metal to be completely reconfigured during combustion synthesis.
Document ID
19880041337
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Valone, S. M. (Los Alamos National Lab. NM, United States)
Behrens, R. G. (Los Alamos National Laboratory NM, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Materials Processing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Materials processing in the reduced gravity environment of space