Zhu Y., To S., Lee W.B.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, CN
Keywords: alloy, electropulsing, microstructure, nanophase decomposition
Nanophases appear very stable and hardly decompose completely under conventional thermal aging, because of their strong preferred crystal orienttation. As one of the advanced processes, electropulsing has been recognized for its efficiency in reducing residual stresses in alloys. Also, it is found that electropulsing tremendously accelerate phase transformations by a factor of at least approximately 3600-6000 times. In order to explore completely nanophase decomposition, nanophase decomposition is detected under micro-electropulsing. Details of structural evolution are also studied, accompanying continuous ( Spinodal ) and discontinuoous decompositions of nanophases.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites (Volume 1)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 136 - 139
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6274-5