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Title

3D Phase-field Simulations of Spheroidal Cast Irons and Evaluation of Homogenized Elastic Mechanical Properties

Journal title

Archives of Foundry Engineering

Yearbook

2025

Volume

Accepted articles

Authors

Nellissery Rajan, R. ; Eiken, J.

Affiliation

Nellissery Rajan, R. : Access e.V, Germany ; Eiken, J. : Access e.V, Germany

Keywords

Phase-field ; Simulation ; Microstructure ; Spheroidal cast iron ; Elastic mechanical properties

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Techniczne

Publisher

The Katowice Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences

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Date

17.03.2025

Type

Article

Identifier

DOI: 10.24425/afe.2025.153778
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