A study on fracture toughness of potassium dihydrogen phosphate single crystals

CrystEngComm ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1329-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pingping Huang ◽  
Jianxu Ding ◽  
Duanliang Wang ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Longyun Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Temperature Dependence ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen ◽  
Brittle To Ductile Transition ◽  
Kdp Crystals

The results of the temperature dependence of fracture toughness of KDP crystals with four orientations show that the brittle-to-ductile transition occurs at 160 °C.

scholarly journals The Strain Rate Sensitivity and Creep Behavior for the Tripler Plane of Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate Crystal by Nanoindentation

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 369
Author(s):  
Jianhui Mao ◽  
Wenjun Liu ◽  
Dongfang Li ◽  
Chenkai Zhang ◽  
Yi Ma
Keyword(s):  
Strain Rate ◽  
Strain Rate Sensitivity ◽  
Creep Deformation ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Rate Sensitivity ◽  
Dislocation Nucleation ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen ◽  
Kdp Crystals

As an excellent multifunctional single crystal, potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) is a well-known, difficult-to-process material for its soft-brittle and deliquescent nature. The surface mechanical properties are critical to the machining process; however, the characteristics of deformation behavior for KDP crystals have not been well studied. In this work, the strain rate effect on hardness was investigated on the mechanically polished tripler plane of a KDP crystal relying on nanoindentation technology. By increasing the strain rate from 0.001 to 0.1 s−1, hardness increased from 1.67 to 2.07 GPa. Hence, the strain rate sensitivity was determined as 0.053, and the activation volume of dislocation nucleation was 169 Å3. Based on the constant load-holding method, creep deformation was studied at various holding depths at room temperature. Under the spherical tip, creep deformation could be greatly enhanced with increasing holding depth, which was mainly due to the enlarged holding strain. Under the self-similar Berkovich indenter, creep strain could be reduced at a deeper location. Such an indentation size effect on creep deformation was firstly reported for KDP crystals. The strain rate sensitivity of the steady-state creep flow was estimated, and the creep mechanism was qualitatively discussed.

scholarly journals Elastic-plastic-brittle transitions of potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals: characterization by nanoindentation

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-456
Author(s):  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Ning Hou ◽  
Liang-Chi Zhang ◽  
Qi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Brittle Fracture ◽  
Optical Switching ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Kdp Crystal ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen ◽  
Kdp Crystals

AbstractPotassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystals are widely used in laser ignition facilities as optical switching and frequency conversion components. These crystals are soft, brittle, and sensitive to external conditions (e.g., humidity, temperature, and applied stress). Hence, conventional characterization methods, such as transmission electron microscopy, cannot be used to study the mechanisms of material deformation. Nevertheless, understanding the mechanism of plastic-brittle transition in KDP crystals is important to prevent the fracture damage during the machining process. This study explores the plastic deformation and brittle fracture mechanisms of KDP crystals through nanoindentation experiments and theoretical calculations. The results show that dislocation nucleation and propagation are the main mechanisms of plastic deformation in KDP crystals, and dislocation pileup leads to brittle fracture during nanoindentation. Nanoindentation experiments using various indenters indicate that the external stress fields influence the plastic deformation of KDP crystals, and plastic deformation and brittle fracture are related to the material’s anisotropy. However, the effect of loading rate on the KDP crystal deformation is practically negligible. The results of this research provide important information on reducing machining-induced damage and further improving the optical performance of KDP crystal components.

Characterization of deuterated potassium dihydrogen phosphate single crystals grown by circulating method

2006 ◽  
Vol 293 (2) ◽  
pp. 387-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.L. Liu ◽  
H.R. Xia ◽  
X.Q. Wang ◽  
Z.C. Ling ◽  
D.G. Ran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystals ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Potassium Dihydrogen
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