We are thrilled to announce the successful kick-off meeting of our new collaborative project: "Interfacial reaction and diffusion kinetics in solid-liquid couples of the Al – Cu – Zn system: experiments and multiscale simulations."
This ambitious 3-year project brings together a talented team of researchers from the Department of Foundry Technology, the Department of Microkinetics, and the Institute of Applied Mechanics at the Clausthal University of Technology.
In collaboration with the Department of Microkinetics, we will conduct experimental work on tracer diffusion experiments and in solid-liquid diffusion couples. By studying the Al – Cu – Zn system, we seek to demystify the complex interfacial reactions and diffusion kinetics occurring between different grades of brasses and aluminium alloys. These experiments will provide invaluable insights into the interface formation mechanisms at the atomic scale.
We are fortunate to have the Institute of Applied Mechanics on board, renowned for its expertise in molecular dynamics simulations. Their strong foundation in simulating complex systems at the molecular level will be instrumental in our research. By employing multiscale simulations, we aim to bridge the gap between experimental observations and theoretical predictions, paving the way for more accurate and reliable metallurgical process simulations.
We are well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. Cross-scale simulations bring their own set of challenges, as we strive to integrate data from various scales and accurately predict behaviour across different levels of complexity. Nevertheless, we are confident that our joint efforts and the state-of-the-art tools at our disposal will allow us to overcome these challenges and make significant contributions in our understanding of interfacial reaction and diffusion kinetics at complex ternary Al – Cu – Zn system.
Here we let our heartfelt thanks to the DFG for their financial support and to all the team members involved in this project. Let's embark on this journey of discovery and innovation together!
