Which problem arises during metal casting if the cooling rate produces temperature gradients exceeding material tolerances?

💡 Explanation

Increased microsegregation occurs due to rapid cooling, triggering solute redistribution via the Scheil equation. This causes composition variations because the solid-liquid interface temperature is non-uniform, therefore certain regions solidify with an excess composition rather than uniform homogeneity.

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