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View SchemaSolidification pipes: from solder pots to igneous rocks
| Authors | M. Stewart Siu, Dmitry Budker |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/9911057 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9911057 |
Abstract
When 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.
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