Solidification pipes: from solder pots to igneous rocks

dc.creatorSiu, M. Stewart
dc.creatorBudker, Dmitry
dc.date1999-11-24
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:57:30Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:57:30Z
dc.descriptionWhen a substance that shrinks in volume as it solidifies (for example, lead) is melted in a container and then cooled, a deep hole is often found in the center after resolidification. We use a simple model to describe the shape of the pipe and compare it with experimental results.
dc.description3 pages, 6 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9911057
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9911057
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88005
dc.subjectPhysics Education
dc.subjectGeneral Physics
dc.titleSolidification pipes: from solder pots to igneous rocks
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