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Environmental effects on aluminides and silicides

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

The effects of moisture and hydrogen on the mechanical behavior of aluminides and suicides is reviewed. Compounds formerly thought to be intrinsically brittle are, in many cases, embrittled by the test atmosphere. The degree of ductility loss is a function of metallurgical variables such as alloy composition, vacancy content, surface pre-deformation and grain size and external variables such as test temperature and strain rate. In a few instances moisture is shown to affect yield stress as well as ductility. The role of stoichiometry and trace element additions such as boron and carbon are discussed. Finally, methods of alleviating embrittlement are described.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHydrogen Effects on Material Behaviour and Corrosion Deformation Interactions - Proc. of the International Conference on Hydrogen Effects on Material Behaviour and Corrosion Deformation Interactions
Pages385-398
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Hydrogen Effects on Material Behaviour and Corrosion Deformation Interactions - Moran, WY, United States
Duration: 22 Sept 200226 Sept 2002

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Hydrogen Effects on Material Behaviour and Corrosion Deformation Interactions
PlaceUnited States
CityMoran, WY
Period22/09/0226/09/02

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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