Effects of low-frequency electromagnetic field on nucleation during the pure aluminium solidification process

The effects of low-frequency electromagnetic field (LFEF) on nucleation during the pure aluminium solidification process are investigated. The experimental results show that the primary structure cannot be refined by applying LFEF on high-temperature liquid phase. The LFEF can dissociate the nuclei from the mould wall and disperse them uniformly when The LFEF is applied during the nucleation stage. However, the temperature at the middle of mould is higher than the liquidus temperature of pure aluminium, and the crystal nuclei cannot be preserved and grow up.