Measurement of transient double diffusive convection in aqueous solution with applications in crystal growth

Shigenao Maruyama*, Kiyohiro Takahashi, Seigo Sakai, Masud Behnia, Kentaro Mori

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Abstract

In the process of growing crystals in solutions, double diffusive convection due to thermal and solutal gradients occurs. A measurement system comprising a rapid heat-transfer control system and an accurate real-time phase-shifting interferometer has been developed to investigate the transient double diffusive convection. The heat-transfer control system has a small test-cell in which the liquid temperature is controlled by non-equilibrium thermoelectric devices. In-situ measurements of the transient double diffusive convection and crystal growth rates in aqueous solution are carried out by using this system. Transient double diffusive convection is observed directly and clearly. The crystal growth rates in the present experiments show a nearly constant value over the whole area of measured super saturation ratios. The reason for this phenomenon is considered to be the surface roughness induced by rapid cooling.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2001 National Heat Transfer Conference Volume 2
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages1915-1922
Number of pages8
Volume2
ISBN (Print)0791835332
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2001 National Heat Transfer Conference (NHTC2001) - Ananheim, CA, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 200112 Jun 2001

Other

Other2001 National Heat Transfer Conference (NHTC2001)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnanheim, CA
Period10/06/0112/06/01

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