Real time-temperature models for Monte Carlo simulations of normal grain growth

Abstract Two different models for the simulation of normal grain growth in metals and alloys are presented. These models demonstrate the application of real time-temperature based Monte Carlo (MC) simulation to materials processing. A Grain Boundary Migration model coupled the MC simulation to a first principle grain boundary migration model. The results of this simulation were shown to correlate well with the experimental results for isothermal grain growth in zone refined tin. An Experimental Data Based model coupled the MC simulation with experimental grain growth data. The results from this simulation were shown to correlate well with the grain growth during continuous heating of a beta titanium alloy.