Abstract
The kinetics of the Ostwald ripening in a homogeneous supersaturated solution is studied both numerically and analytically. The time evolution of the grain - size distribution function in a new phase is theoretically described, taking into account the finite value of the maximal size of a grain. Two situations are considered: the kinetics of grain growth is controlled either by the grain- monomer reaction process (an early stage) or by the monomer diffusion process (a late stage). A transition to the final distribution is shown to take place through an intermediate - asymptotical mode of the Ostwald ripening kinetics, the crossover of the kinetic indices is demonstrated the duration of intermediate stage is evaluated. The criterion for the existence of the crossover effect during the Ostwald ripening stage (from Wagner to Lifshitz - Slezov regime) is obtained. The results of theoretical analysis are comparing with results of experimental studies of the Ostwald ripening kinetics in real materials (Fe-Si-Ti, Ni-Si and etc.).
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