Abstract

The present knowledge of crystal-melt interfacial energies is examined critically, consideration being given to the full range of metallic, inorganic and organic materials, both pure and impure. The methods currently available for measuring crystal-melt energies are discussed, and the significance of the experimental values in elucidating processes of crystal nucleation and growth is pointed out. The application of solid-liquid energy values to the measurement of other interphase boundary energies is indicated.

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