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The term macrostructure is used to designate a structure on a scale visible to the naked eye. Macrograpliy is extensively used, in particular, to study the distribution of the solidification zones in as-cast metals. For example, many ingots show two major solidification zones, corresponding to either columnar crystals or equiaxed grains. Indeed, this distribution is often observed whatever the volume of solidified material, from large forging ingots to narrow weld seams.
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Durand-Charre, M. (2004). Solidification macrostructures. In: Microstructure of Steels and Cast Irons. Engineering Materials and Processes. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-08729-9_15
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