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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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Explosive silicidation in nickel/amorphous‐silicon multilayer thin films
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Kinetics of austenite-ferrite and austenite-pearlite transformations in a 1025 carbon steel
TL;DR: In this paper, isothermal and continuous-cooling transformation kinetics have been measured dilatometrically for the γ → α+ γ′ and γ − P reactions in a 1025 steel.
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Microdiamonds — Frontier of ultrahigh-pressure metamorphism: A review
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive review of microdiamonds from ultra-high pressure metamorphic (UHPM) terranes incorporated in orogenic belts formed at convergent plate boundaries in Paleozoic and Mesozoic time is presented.
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Computer simulation of steel quenching process using a multi-phase transformation model
TL;DR: In this article, a phenomenological kinetic model was developed for the description of diffusional austenite transformations in low-alloy hypoeutectoid steels during cooling after austenitization.
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Origin of predominance of cementite among iron carbides in steel at elevated temperature.
Changming Fang,Marcel H. F. Sluiter,M.A. van Huis,M.A. van Huis,Chaitanya Krishna Ande,Henny W. Zandbergen +5 more
TL;DR: Finite-temperature analysis showed that contributions from lattice vibration and anomalous Curie-Weis magnetic ordering, rather than from the conventional lattice mismatch with the matrix, are the origin of the predominance of cementite during steel fabrication processes.