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The theory of transformations in metals and alloys

J.W. Christian, +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.

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The applicability of Johnson-Mehl-Avrami model in the thermal analysis of the crystallization kinetics of glasses☆

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The martensitic transformation in ceramics — its role in transformation toughening

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Phase Transformations in Solids

TL;DR: A brief account of various types of crystal structure transformations will be presented in this chapter as discussed by the authors, and some aspects of interest to chemists have been reviewed by Ubbelohde1, Rao and Rao2 and Smoluchowski3.
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A unified approach to motion of grain boundaries, relative tangential translation along grain boundaries, and grain rotation

TL;DR: In this article, the authors postulate that almost any motion of an interface between two crystals can produce a coupled tangential motion of the two crystals relative to each other which is proportional to the normal motion.