The dependence of L
2 phase particle distribution in the matrix of monotectic alloys on such solidification parameters as temperature gradient, growth rate and cooling rate was examined. Al-10wt%Pb and Al-3.4 to 30wt%Bi alloys were solidified unidirectionally in an insulating mold placed on a copper chill and non-directionally in graphite, copper and water-cooled copper molds. The alloys containing a liquid miscibility gap solidify accompanying heavy gravity segregation. This segregation is caused by coarsening of L
2 phase droplets and their migration during cooling in the miscibility gap. Casting monotectic alloys containing Pb up to 10wt% and Bi up to 20wt% in a copper mold ensures fine and homogeneous dispersion of L
2 phase particles.
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