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Grain Size Effect on Deformation Twinning and De-Twinning in a Nanocrystalline Ni-Fe Alloy

S. Ni, Y. B. Wang, X. Z. Liao, S. N. Alhajeri, H. Q. Li, S. P. Ringer, T. G. Langdon, Y. T. Zhu

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Abstract

The effect of grain size on the deformation twinning and de-twinning in a nanocrystalline Ni-Fe alloy was investigated using transmission electron microscopy. Specimens with different grain sizes were obtained by severely deforming an electrochemically deposited nanocrystalline Ni-20wt.% Fe alloy using high-pressure torsion, which resulted in continuous grain growth from an average grain size of ∼ 21 nm in the as-deposited material to ∼ 72 nm for the highest strain applied in this study. Results show that deformation de-twinning occurs at very small grain sizes while deformation twinning takes place when the grain size is larger than ∼ 45 nm. The mechanism of the observed grain size effect on twinning and de-twinning is briefly discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation
Subtitle of host publicationNanoSPD5
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages181-186
ISBN (Print)9783037850077
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation, NanoSPD5 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 21 Mar 201125 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume667-669
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation, NanoSPD5
PlaceChina
CityNanjing
Period21/03/1125/03/11

Research Keywords

  • De-twinning
  • Nanocrystalline materials
  • Ni-Fe alloy
  • Twinning

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