Atomistic simulation of the effect of trace elements on grain boundary of aluminum

S. Namilae, C. Shet, N. Chandra, T. G. Nieh

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Abstract

Molecular statics simulations are used in conjunction with the Embedded Atom Method to study the segregation tendency of magnesium and the effect of doping on aluminum symmetric tilt grain boundaries (STGB). It is observed that a state of hydrostatic stress exists predominantly near the grain boundary and influences the segregation energy of magnesium. The origin of hydrostatic stress is explained in terms of local geometrical arrangement of atoms at the grain boundary. The energy of a given grain boundary is found to increase with addition of Mg atoms and the increase depends on the normal distance of the atom from the grain boundary.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)387-392
JournalMaterials Science Forum
Volume357-359
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
EventSuperplasticity in Advanced Materials (ICSAM-2000) - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 1 Aug 20004 Aug 2000

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Research Keywords

  • Grain boundary energy
  • Hydrostatic stress
  • Segregation

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