Two-dimensional grain growth in rapidly solidified succinonitrile films

The kinetics and topological mechanisms of normal grain growth have been examined through in situ dynamic studies on rapidly solidified succinonitrile (SCN). The in situ studies allowed for continuous monitoring of the evolution of individual grains during growth. We have assessed the Mullins-Von Neumann topological grain growth law and the Burke-Turnbull parabolic rate law and have determined rate constants that describe grain growth. This work demonstrates that both laws are both obeyed globally and consistently. These in situ studies permit one to follow the unit operations associated with grain growth kinetics. This article demonstrates the usefulness of succinonitrile as a model analog system for studying grain growth.