eutectic alloy
Eutectic Alloy refers to a particular alloy of two or more metals, which has a melting point at least lower than that of any of the ingredients. It goes directly from solid to liquid without becoming mushy, making it particularly useful in accurately controlled melting and solidification.
Key Features:
- Low Melting Point: Sharp melting point lower than individual metals allows easy melting in a controlled manner.
- Uniform Composition: The solid and liquid phases have the same material structure and therefore give predictive behavior.
- Very favorable for soldering and casting: used for applications requiring rapid and clean melting in situations like electronics and die-casting.
Eutectic alloys play key roles in applications that demand very precise control over temperature and smooth transitions between solid and liquid states. Their melting behavior is very predictable and has found extensive use in soldering circuit boards, casting delicate components, and even in some heat-sensitive environments like refrigeration systems.