I have a complex metallic Alloy (Al-Cu-Fe) sample that is amorphous (solid and liquid) at 800'C which crystallization happens during the cooling process at 650'C. Can anyone help me to explain what is the reason behind this phenomena?
I agree with the remarks made by Hannes Engelhardt. Studying the relevant phase diagrams is of course the first thing to do in your case. However, varying the cooling rate implies that the kinetics of the (metastable) intermediate phase formation will enter into the discussion. Besides, one has to invoke the possibility of crystal segregation yielding solidification routes that on principle deviate from the relevant equilibrium phase diagram. So good luck with your experimental study!
which might give you a hint how to proceed further.
I general, the best way to understand the formation of complex structures within cooling materials is to have a complex systems software in hands. Run simulations and observe. The above-mentioned software gives you a hints how it can be programmed.
Good luck at your research and looking for explanations of experimentally observed phenomena in cooling materials.
Kind regards
Jiri
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According you statement, you have amorphous solid at 800C How have you achieved amorphous? Rapid solidification/ fast cooling rate facilitate to achieve such amorphous structures.
Best first hand guidance is Equilibrium phase diagrams of the system. Then you can calculate required cooling rates to suppress the formation of any particular phase above set temp (say 620C in your case). Inbox me if you want to discuss in detail. I may be able to run couple of simulations using thermodynamic software to predict phase transformation events.