scholarly journals Symmetry Breakdown Related Fracture in 42CrMo4 Steel

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Jian Feng ◽  
Stefan Barth ◽  
Marc Wettlaufer

Austenite grains that underwent the f.c.c. to b.c.c. (or b.c.t.) transformation are typically composed of 24 Kurdjumov–Sachs variants that can be categorized by three axes of Bain transformations; thus, a complete transformation generally displays 3-fold symmetry in (001) pole figures. In the present work, crystallographic symmetry in 42CrMo4 steel austempered below martensite start temperature was investigated with the help of the orientation distribution function (ODF) analysis based on the FEG-SEM/EBSD technique. It is shown that, upon phase transformations, the specimens contained 6-fold symmetry in all (001), (011), and (111) pole figures of an ODF. The ODF analysis, verified by theoretical modeling, showed that under plane-strain conditions cracks prefer to propagate through areas strongly offset by the high symmetry. The origin of high symmetry was investigated, and the mechanism of the symmetry breakdown was explained.

1974 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 514-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter R. Morris

AbstractThe use of incomplete pole figures results in the loss of orthogonality relations among the associated Legendre functions, and necessitates explicitly evaluating integrals of products of these functions. The required indefinite integrals of associated Legendre functions and their products have been evaluated for cubic crystallographic symmetry and orthotropic physical symmetry through sixteenth order.The solution has been particularized for {200}, {222}, and {110} back-reflection pole figures, where data are confined to the region not exceeding 60 degrees from the sheet normal direction.Data obtained from a sample of low—manganese steel sheet are used to illustrate the method, and results are compared to those obtained using complete pole figures obtained with a composite sample of the same material.The method described makes it possible to study crystallite orientation distribution as a function of distance from the sheet surface, by a series of pole figure measurements on the surface after successive material removals by polishing and etching.


Author(s):  
U. Dahmen ◽  
K.H. Westmacott

Despite the increased use of convergent beam diffraction, symmetry concepts in their more general form are not commonly applied as a practical tool in electron microscopy. Crystal symmetry provides an abundance of information that can be used to facilitate and improve the TEM analysis of crystalline solids. This paper draws attention to some aspects of symmetry that can be put to practical use in the analysis of structures and morphologies of two-phase materials.It has been shown that the symmetry of the matrix that relates different variants of a precipitate can be used to determine the axis of needle- or lath-shaped precipitates or the habit plane of plate-shaped precipitates. By tilting to a special high symmetry orientation of the matrix and by measuring angles between symmetry-related variants of the precipitate it is possible to find their habit from a single micrograph.


2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
A. S. Kolyanova ◽  
Y. N. Yaltsev

A calculation method for obtaining the misorientation distribution function (MDF) for cubic crystals which can be used to estimate the presence or absence of special boundaries in the materials is presented. The calculation was carried out for two samples of Al-Mg-Si alloy subjected to various mechanical and thermal treatments: the first sample is subjected to rolling; the second sample is subjected to recrystallization annealing. MDF is calculated for each sample; the results are presented in the Euler space and in the angle-axis space. The novelty of the method consists in the possibility of gaining data on the grain boundaries from X-ray texture analysis without using electron microscopy. A calculation involving only mathematical operations on matrices was performed on the basis of the orientation distribution function restored from incomplete pole figures. It is shown that no special boundaries are observed in the deformed sample, whereas in the recrystallized alloy, special boundaries are detected at Ʃ = 23, 13, and 17. The shortcoming of the proposed method can be attributed to the lack of accurate data on grain boundaries, since all possible orientation in the polycrystal should be taken into account in MDF calculation.


1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 9-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. I. Nikolayev ◽  
T. I. Savyolova ◽  
K. Feldmann

The orientation distribution function (ODF) obtained by classical spherical harmonics analysis may be falsified by ghost influences as well as series truncation effects. The ghosts are a consequence of the inversion symmetry of experimental pole figures which leads to the loss of information on the “odd” part of ODF.In the present paper a new method for ODF reproduction is proposed. It is based on the superposition of Gaussian distributions satisfying the central limit theorem in the SO(3)-space as well as the ODF positivity condition. The kind of ODF determination offered here is restricted to the fit of Gaussian parameters and weights with respect to the experimental pole figures. The operating mode of the new method is demonstrated for a rolling texture of copper. The results are compared with the corresponding ones obtained by the series expansion method.


2008 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somjeet Biswas ◽  
Satyaveer Singh Dhinwal ◽  
Ayan Bhowmik ◽  
Satyam Suwas

Commercially Pure Magnesium initially hot rolled and having a basal texture was deformed by Equal Channel Angular Extrusion (ECAE). ECAE was carried out upto 8 passes in a 90° die following routes A and Bc through a processing sequence involving two temperatures, namely 523 and 473 K. Texture and microstructure formed were studied using electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD) technique. In addition to significant reduction in grain size, strong <0002> fiber texture inclined at an angle ~ 45o from the extrusion axis formed in the material. Texture was also analyzed by orientation distribution function (ODF) and compared vis-à-vis shear texture. A significant amount of dynamic recrystallization occurred during ECAE, which apparently did not influence texture.


2005 ◽  
Vol 495-497 ◽  
pp. 719-724
Author(s):  
R.E. Bolmaro ◽  
B. Molinas ◽  
E. Sentimenti ◽  
A.L. Fourty

Some ancient metallic art craft, utensils, silverware and weapons are externally undistinguishable from modern ones. Not only the general aspect and shape but also some uses have not changed through the ages. Moreover, when just some small pieces can be recovered from archaeological sites, the samples can not easily be ascribed to any known use and consequently identified. It is clear that mechanical processing has changed along history but frequently only a "microscopic" inspection can distinguish among different techniques. Some bronze samples have been collected from the Quarto d’Altino (Veneto) archaeological area in Italy (paleovenetian culture) and some model samples have been prepared by a modern artisan. The sample textures have been measured by X-ray Diffraction techniques. (111), (200) and (220) pole figures were used to calculate Orientation Distribution Functions and further recalculate pole figures and inverse pole figures. The results were compared with modern forging technology results. Textures are able to discern between hammering ancient techniques for sheet production and modern industrial rolling procedures. However, as it is demonstrated in the present work, forgery becomes difficult to detect if the goldsmith, properly warned, proceeds to erase the texture history with some hammering post-processing. The results of this contribution can offer to the archaeologists the opportunity to take into consideration the texture techniques in order to discuss the origin (culture) of the pieces and the characteristic mechanical process developed by the ancient artisan. Texture can also help the experts when discussing the originality of a certain piece keeping however in mind the cautions indicated in this publication.


1993 ◽  
Vol 21 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
H.-G. Brokmeier

This paper describes the application of neutron diffraction to investigate the texture of a zinc layer 8 μm in thickness. In a nondestructive way both the texture of the zinc layer as well as the texture of the steel substrate were studied. Therefore, pole figures of iron ((110), (200) and (211)) and of zinc ((0002), (101¯0), (101¯1); and (101¯3)/(112¯0)) were measured; additionally the orientation distribution function of iron and zinc were calculated.


1990 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Huang ◽  
P. Krulevitch ◽  
G.C. Johnson ◽  
R.T. Howe ◽  
H.R. Wenk

AbstractUndoped LPCVD polysilicon films deposited on thermal oxide and prepared under various process conditions have been investigated for their texture and stress characteristics. Pole figures measured by X-ray diffraction in reflection geometry were used to determine the orientation. distribution function which provides a quantitative description of the texture. Stresses were determined using wafer curvature measurements. Both texture and stress show substantial variation with deposition condition. Textures typically exhibit axial symmetry and appear to be correlated with the sign and magnitude of the stress. Under certain deposition conditions, the stress varies considerably along the tube, with the stress in the wafers at the upstream end being tensile and at the downstream end being compressive.


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