THE NATURE AND FORMATION OF BANDS OF DEFORMATION IN SINGLE CRYSTALS OF α-PHASE COPPER–ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

1967 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 453-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Mitchell ◽  
J. C. Chevrier ◽  
B. J. Hockey ◽  
J. P. Monaghan Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Surface Topography ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Step Height ◽  
Interference Microscopy ◽  
Slip Lines ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Characteristic Features

The mechanism of the deformation in tension of [321] axis square-sectioned single crystals of α-phase copper–aluminium alloys with [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] surfaces has been studied. Extensive use has been made of interference microscopy and carbon replicas for the determination of the surface topography of the bands of deformation. It has been shown that, in addition to the discrete slip lines which are seen with the optical microscope and in replicas, there is a background of plastic deformation on a much finer scale which is not resolved. The integrated step height across bands of deformation corresponding with this fine slip can be measured on the interferograms. The integrated step height between corresponding points on the opposite [Formula: see text] surfaces was found to be equal. The studies of surface topography were supplemented by work on the nature of the distributions of dislocations within the crystals by etching and transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the dislocations are largely present as interleaved pileups of parallel positive and parallel negative dislocations in near-edge orientations and as closely spaced multipolar distributions. Large pileups of several hundred dislocations have been observed and correlated with surface slip lines. They appear to be introduced as avalanches from surface sources. Characteristic features of this previously unrecognized type of band of deformation have been established and the mechanism proposed for the formation of the bands recalls many of the features of the dynamical model for the multiplication of dislocations discussed by Frank in 1947. The background on which the slip lines are superimposed appears to be due to the limited activation by the shear stress within the band of deformation of a uniform distribution of sources.

Reflection electron microscopy of surfaces

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 376-379
Author(s):  
G. Lehmpfuhl ◽  
Y. Uchida
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Surface Topography ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Surface Science ◽  
Surface Treatments ◽  
Surface Steps ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Bulk Single Crystals ◽  
Reflection Electron Microscopy

In surface science the direct imaging of the surface topography of single crystals is of great interest for the investigation of surface-changing processes. Imaging can be done in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as well as in reflection electron microscopy (REM) using a diffracted beam with surface-sensitive intensity. Surface steps of atomic height can be imaged with both methods. The highest resolution is obtainable only in transmission; however, for the investigation of surface treatments, the reflection method from bulk single crystals is more suitable, even with a lack of resolution, since the thin TEM specimens are often not mechanically stable against surface treatments. With this technique the initial stage of epitaxy, the influence of surface reactions, corrosion etc. on the surface topography can be investigated. The application of REM requires that two important conditions be met, one concerning the specimen itself. Due to the small angle of observation the image is foreshortened.

Temperature Effects of ECAP and Annealing after ECAP on Microstructure of TA15 Alloy

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 332-336
Author(s):  
Yan Zhao ◽  
Hong Zhen Guo ◽  
Zhi Feng Shi ◽  
Yong Qiang Zhang ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Temperature Effects ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Phase Region ◽  
Pressing Temperature ◽  
Angular Pressing ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ta15 Alloy

A study was conducted by optical microscope (OM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) on the microstructure evolution of TA15 alloy by severe plastic deformation (SPD) and annealing after SPD. In this study, equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) was taken as the method of SPD. The chief aim of the present work is to investigate the temperature effects of ECAP and annealing after ECAP on microstructure of TA15 alloy. The results indicate that equiaxed microstructure has been obtained by ECAP at the temperatures of α+β phase region, and that with the increase in pressing temperature, equiaxed grains have become coarser and the content of α phase has reduced. β grains have been coarsened severely since the pressing temperature was above the α-β transformation temperature (Tβ). Annealed at proper temperature after ECAP, the α phase of TA15 alloy has been more homogeneous, prior α phase has been well globularized, and grains have not grown obviously. According to the testing of TA15 alloy, the optimized temperature parameters of ECAP and annealing after ECAP are 900°C and 700°C. Observation and Analysis of the TEM morphological images illustrate that a quantity of twinning deformations have been produced by ECAP at the temperatures below Tβ, which leads to the continued plastic deformation through the restarting of many slip bands.

The yield stress of single crystals of α-phase copper-aluminium alloys

1981 ◽  
Vol 376 (1766) ◽  
pp. 343-359 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Composition Dependence ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Α Phase

The composition dependence of the yield stress, σ , of single crystals of α-phase copper-aluminium alloys has been measured at 293 and 4.2 K under precisely defined experimental conditions to determine whether the Friedel relation with σ ∝ c 1/2 or the Mott-Labusch relation with σ ∝ c 2/3 applies. The best statistical fit gives a dependence of σ on c 1/2 for values of c between 0 and 0.15. A curve with σ ∝ c 2/3 can be fitted to the results for 0.003 ≤ c ≤ 0.15 with a small increase in the standard deviation, but a segment with σ ∝ c 1/2 must be introduced for 0 ≤ c ≤ 0.003. On the basis of these measurements it is not possible to decide between the validity of Friedel and of Mott-Labusch statistics for the concentrated alloys.

Precipitation of NiHfsi phase in NiAl single crystals containing Hf

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 532-533
Author(s):  
A. Garg ◽  
R. D. Noebe ◽  
R. Darolia
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Bridgman Technique ◽  
Shell Mold ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Unknown Phase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Nial Matrix

Small additions of Hf to NiAl produce a significant increase in the high-temperature strength of single crystals. Hf has a very limited solubility in NiAl and in the presence of Si, results in a high density of G-phase (Ni16Hf6Si7) cuboidal precipitates and some G-platelets in a NiAl matrix. These precipitates have a F.C.C structure and nucleate on {100}NiAl planes with almost perfect coherency and a cube-on-cube orientation-relationship (O.R.). However, G-phase is metastable and after prolonged aging at high temperature dissolves at the expense of a more stable Heusler (β'-Ni2AlHf) phase. In addition to these two phases, a third phase was shown to be present in a NiAl-0.3at. % Hf alloy, but was not previously identified (Fig. 4 of ref. 2 ). In this work, we report the morphology, crystal-structure, O.R., and stability of this unknown phase, which were determined using conventional and analytical transmission electron microscopy (TEM).Single crystals of NiAl containing 0.5at. % Hf were grown by a Bridgman technique. Chemical analysis indicated that these crystals also contained Si, which was not an intentional alloying addition but was picked up from the shell mold during directional solidification.

Some early history of replica techniques for electron microscopy

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1076-1077
Author(s):  
Robert M. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Early History ◽  
Bulk Materials ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reflected Light ◽  
History Of ◽  
Electron Microscopes

By 1940, a half dozen or so commercial or home-built transmission electron microscopes were in use for studies of the ultrastructure of matter. These operated at 30-60 kV and most pioneering microscopists were preoccupied with their search for electron transparent substrates to support dispersions of particulates or bacteria for TEM examination and did not contemplate studies of bulk materials. Metallurgist H. Mahl and other physical scientists, accustomed to examining etched, deformed or machined specimens by reflected light in the optical microscope, were also highly motivated to capitalize on the superior resolution of the electron microscope. Mahl originated several methods of preparing thin oxide or lacquer impressions of surfaces that were transparent in his 50 kV TEM. The utility of replication was recognized immediately and many variations on the theme, including two-step negative-positive replicas, soon appeared. Intense development of replica techniques slowed after 1955 but important advances still occur. The availability of 100 kV instruments, advent of thin film methods for metals and ceramics and microtoming of thin sections for biological specimens largely eliminated any need to resort to replicas.

Transmission Electron Microscopy study of Bi-based superconducting phases

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-51
Author(s):  
J.G. Wen ◽  
K.K. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Electron Microscopy Study ◽  
Space Groups ◽  
Superconducting Phases ◽  
Ceramic Samples ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Modulated Structures

Bi-based superconducting phases have been found to be members of a structural series represented by Bi2Sr2Can−1Cun−1On+4, n=1,2,3, and are referred to as 2201, 2212, 2223 phases. All these phases are incommensurate modulated structures. The super space groups are P2/b, NBbmb 2201, 2212 phases respectively. Pb-doped ceramic samples and single crystals and Y-doped single crystals have been studied by transmission electron microscopy.Modulated structures of all Bi-based superconducting phases are in b-c plane, therefore, it is the best way to determine modulated structure and c parameter in diffraction pattern. FIG. 1,2,3 show diffraction patterns of three kinds of modulations in Pb-doped ceramic samples. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) confirms the presence of Pb in the three modulated structures. Parameters c are 3 0.06, 38.29, 30.24Å, ie 2212, 2223, 2212 phases for FIG. 1,2,3 respectively. Their average space groups are all Bbmb.

scholarly journals Oxygen Induced Phase Transformation in TC21 Alloy with a Lamellar Microstructure

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Shu Wang ◽  
Yilong Liang ◽  
Hao Sun ◽  
Xin Feng ◽  
Chaowen Huang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Electron Backscatter Diffraction ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Oxygen Ingress

The main objective of the present study was to understand the oxygen ingress in titanium alloys at high temperatures. Investigations reveal that the oxygen diffusion layer (ODL) caused by oxygen ingress significantly affects the mechanical properties of titanium alloys. In the present study, the high-temperature oxygen ingress behavior of TC21 alloy with a lamellar microstructure was investigated. Microstructural characterizations were analyzed through optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Obtained results demonstrate that oxygen-induced phase transformation not only enhances the precipitation of secondary α-phase (αs) and forms more primary α phase (αp), but also promotes the recrystallization of the ODL. It was found that as the temperature of oxygen uptake increases, the thickness of the ODL initially increases and then decreases. The maximum depth of the ODL was obtained for the oxygen uptake temperature of 960 °C. In addition, a gradient microstructure (αp + β + βtrans)/(αp + βtrans)/(αp + β) was observed in the experiment. Meanwhile, it was also found that the hardness and dislocation density in the ODL is higher than that that of the matrix.

Features of forming the α-phase in zirconium pseudo single crystals during their polymorphic transformation

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Yu. V. Khlebnikova ◽  
D. P. Rodionov ◽  
Yu. V. Kaletina ◽  
V. A. Sazonova ◽  
I. L. Solodova
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystals ◽  
Polymorphic Transformation ◽  
Α Phase

The Effect of Grain Size on Superplastic Deformation of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 551-552 ◽  
pp. 387-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Juan Zhao ◽  
Hua Ding ◽  
D. Song ◽  
F.R. Cao ◽  
Hong Liang Hou
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Superplastic Deformation ◽  
Initial Strain Rate ◽  
Deformation Mode ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Grain Growth Model

In this study, superplastic tensile tests were carried out for Ti-6Al-4V alloy using different initial grain sizes (2.6 μm, 6.5μm and 16.2 μm) at a temperature of 920°C with an initial strain rate of 1×10-3 s-1. To get an insight into the effect of grain size on the superplastic deformation mechanisms, the microstructures of deformed alloy were investigated by using an optical microscope and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results indicate that there is dramatic difference in the superplastic deformation mode of fine and coarse grained Ti-6Al-4V alloy. Meanwhile, grain growth induced by superplastic deformation has also been clearly observed during deformation process, and the grain growth model including the static and strain induced part during superplastic deformation was utilized to analyze the data of Ti-6Al-4V alloy.

Organoclay-reinforced polyethersulfone-modified epoxy-based hybrid nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 526-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Boming Zhang ◽  
Jinrui Ye
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Modified Epoxy ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hybrid nanocomposites were successfully prepared by the incorporation of polyethersulfone (PES) and organoclay into epoxy resin. They had higher fracture toughness than the prepared PES/epoxy blend and organoclay/epoxy nanocomposites. The microstructures of the hybrid nanocomposites were studied. They were comprised of homogeneous PES/epoxy semi-interpenetrating network (semi-IPN) matrices and organoclay micro-agglomerates made up of tactoid-like regions composed of ordered exfoliated organoclay with various orientations. The former was confirmed with dynamic mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, while the latter was successfully observed with X-ray diffraction measurements, optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. The improvement of their fracture toughness was due to the synergistic toughening effect of the PES and the organoclay and related to their microstructures.

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