Solidification Processing of Metallic Materials in Static Magnetic Field: A Review

The application of a static magnetic field (SMF) to solidification processing has emerged as an advanced strategy for efficiently regulating the macro/micro structures and mechanical performance metallic materials. SMF effects have been proved be positive in various processes metal solidification. Firstly, this review briefly introduces two basic effects, i.e., magnetohydrodynamic magnetization which play crucial roles Further, state art SMF, including undercooling nucleation, interface energy, grain coarsening refinement, segregation porosity, are comprehensively summarized. Finally, perspective future taking advantage is presented.