ABSTRACT
We saw in Chapter 12 that binary and multicomponent systems do not solidify congruently. As a result, the final solid will not be compositionally homogeneous. Consequently, a number of solidification methods have been devised in an attempt to control the final microstructure on both a micro-and macroscale. We briefly explore some of the techniques in this chapter along with some exotic methods that are now employed in order to control the composition of the final product at the atomic scale.
