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The theory of transformations in metals and alloys
J.W. Christian,H. M. Otte +1 more
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In this paper, the authors present a general introduction to the theory of transformation kinetics of real metals, including the formation and evolution of martensitic transformations, as well as a theory of dislocations.Abstract:
Part I General introduction. Formal geometry of crystal lattices. The theory of reaction rates. The thermodynamics of irreversable processes. The structure of real metals. Solids solutions. The theory of dislocations. Polycrystalline aggregates. Diffusion in the solid state. The classical theory of nucleation. Theory of thermally activated growth. Formal theory of transformation kinetics. Part II Growth from the vapour phase. Solidification and melting. Polymorphic Changes. Precipitation from supersaturated solid solution. Eutectoidal transformations. Order-disorder transformations. Recovery recrystalisation and grain growth. Deformation twinning. Characteristics of martensic transformations. Crystallography of martensitic transformations. Kinetics of martensitic transformations. Rapid solidification. Bainite steels. Shape memory alloys.read more
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Microstructural evolution during decomposition and crystallization of the Cu60Zr20Ti20 amorphous alloy
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of continuous heating and isothermal heat treatments on ductile Cu60Zr20Ti20 amorphous ribbons was monitored by differential scanning calorimetry, x-ray diffraction, synchrotron radiation transmission, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.
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Integrated modelling of thermal cycles, austenite formation, grain growth and decomposition in the heat affected zone of carbon steel
TL;DR: In this article, the microstructure evolution in the heat affected zone (HAZ) of 1005 low carbon steel during gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) was quantitatively investigated using a combination of several numerical models.
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Phase chemistry and microstructure evolution in silver-clad (Bi/sub 2-x/Pb/sub x/)Sr/sub 2/Ca/sub 2/Cu/sub 3/O/sub y/ wires
J.S. Luo,N. Merchant,E. Escorcia-Aparicio,Victor A. Maroni,Dieter M. Gruen,B.S. Tani,Gilbert N. Riley,William L. Carter +7 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the reaction kinetics and mechanism that control the conversion of (Bi,Pb)/sub 2/Sr/Sub 2/CaCu/sub 3/O/sub y/ (Bi-2223) in silver-clad wires were investigated as a function of equilibration temperature and time.
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Effect of laser energy density on the evolution of Ni4Ti3 precipitate and property of NiTi shape memory alloys prepared by selective laser melting
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of laser energy density on the formation and evolution of Ni4Ti3 precipitate, together with the property of NiTi shape memory alloys fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM).
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A few topics concerning nucleation and crystallization in glasses
TL;DR: In this paper, a review is presented of some of the work on the subject of crystallization of glass, focusing mainly on testing the applicability of classical nucleation theory (CNT) to crystal nucleation experiments in simple, pseudo-one-component systems.