Abstract
The formation of multiple parallel twin boundaries at grain boundary grooves during Si solidification was investigated using an in situ observation system. Twin boundaries were repeatedly generated at a crystal/melt interface from a step-like grain boundary during solidification. The growth velocity of the micro-facet at the grain boundary groove accelerated and decelerated, which resulted in the nucleation of a twin and the development of a step-like structure at the grain boundary. The undercooling for multiple parallel twin formation as estimated based on experimental observation and the result was further discussed by comparison with previous studies.
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