In-situ composite microstructure formation of immiscible alloy solidified in space

The immiscible alloy Ti-Co-Gd is solidified in space by using the Electrostatic Levitation Device on board the Chinese Space Station. A sample with in-situ composite structure is obtained. The microstructure formation and gravity effect are discussed.

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The immiscible alloy Ti-Co-Gd is solidified in space using the Electrostatic Levitation Device on board the Chinese Space Station, resulting in a sample with an in-situ composite structure. The formation of microstructure and the effect of gravity are discussed.