Plastic deformation behaviour of fine-grained materials

A phase mixture model in which a polycrystalline material is regarded as a mixture of a crystalline phase and a grain-boundary phase is presented. The model aims to describe the plastic deformation behaviour of fine-grained materials. The mechanical properties of the crystalline phase are modelled using unified viscoplastic constitutive relations, which take dislocation density evolution and diffusion creep into account. The total strain rate of a crystallite is calculated by summation of the contributions of dislocation, boundary diffusion and lattice diffusion mechanisms. The deformation mechanism for the grain-boundary phase is modelled as a diffusional flow of matter through the grain boundary. Using a simple rule of mixtures, the grain size dependence of the overall plastic deformation behaviour of the material is analysed. Rate effects are also investigated. The results of the calculations are compared with previously published experimental data.     

Characteristics of dislocation structure in creep deformed lamellar tial alloy within primary regime

In this investigation, dislocations of a lamellar TiAl alloy are analyzed after creeping in the primary range at 800°C/200MPa in order to interpret their mobility It was found that the dislocation density in γ-laths decreased as the creep deformation proceeds within primary creep regime Schmid factor analysis suggests that the creep deformation in the early stage of the primary creep regime is controlled by the gliding of some of the initial dislocations which have a high enough Schmid factor As the creep deformation progressed, those dislocations with high Schmid factors slip preferentially to be annihilated at the α-γ interface For further continuous deformation, dislocation generation is required, and for this, α-phase is transformed to γ-phase in order to generate new dislocations A slow dislocation generation process by phase transformation of α-phase compared with the absorbing rate to sinks is responsible for the decreasing dislocation density as the creep strain increases     

Investigation of primary and secondary creep deformation mechanism of TiAl

Creep deformation behaviors in lamellar TiAl alloys have been investigated. As in the case with metals, the normal primary creep stage was observed. As creep strain increased within the primary regime, dislocation density decreased, and creep activation energy increased from 300 kJ/mol, the activation energy of the self-diffusion of Ti in TiAl, to about 380 kJ/mol, that of steady state creep deformation. During primary creep deformation of lamellar TiAl, as the initial dislocation density decreased, the α₂ -phase was found to transform to a γ-phase, generating new dislocations which contributed to the creep deformation. In other words, this phase transformation is the source of the dislocation generation for continuous creep deformation. Therefore, we suggest that phase transformation is the rate controlling processes having an activation energy of about 400 kJ/mol, which is higher than that of self-diffusion. A small amount of prestrain was found to be responsible for the reduction of initial dislocation density. In addition, this prestrained specimen showed significantly reduced primary creep strain, and the creep activation energy in the primary stage was measured to be about 380 kJ/mol. These results clearly confirm the suggested creep deformation mechanism of lamellar TiAl alloys.     

A unified constitutive model for multiphase precipitation and multi-stage creep ageing behavior of Al-Li-S4 alloy

A unified constitutive model is presented to predict the recently observed “multi-stage” creep behavior of Al-Li-S4 alloy. The corresponding microstructural variables related to the yield strength and creep deformation of the alloy during the creep ageing process, including dislocations and multiple precipitates, have been characterized in detail by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). For the yield strength, the model considers the multiphase strengthening behavior of the alloy based on strengthening mechanisms, which includes shearable T₁ precipitate strengthening, non-shearable T₁ precipitate strengthening and θ′ precipitate strengthening. Based on creep deformation mechanism, the “multi-stage” creep behavior of the alloy is predicted by introducing the effects of interacting microstructural variables, including the radius of multiple precipitates, dislocation density and solute concentration, into the creep stress-strain model. It is concluded that the results calculated by the model are in a good agreement with the experimental data, which validates the proposed model.     

一个新的动态再结晶过程的分析模型

应用不可逆热力学方法，本文建立了一个新的动态再结晶过程的分析模型。在这个模型中根据动态再结晶重复形核有限长大机理，分别考虑原始晶粒和再结晶晶粒分布的变化。由于模型不考虑再结晶晶粒形成细节，所以本模型也适用于由亚晶直接转变成新晶粒的情况。这种情况中只有晶界能增加并无明显晶粒长大。由此模型导出了再结晶体积分数及有关晶粒尺寸的演化方程。将这些演化方程插人到作者给出的考虑不同变形机制的热塑性本构关系中，便得到了有动态再结晶过程伴随的热塑性本构关系。这一本构关系不仅适用于一般的热加工变形，还适用于动态再结晶引起晶粒细化所造成的变形机理改变的热变形过程。最后给出一些算例并对一些有关问题进行了讨论。     

High Temperature Creep Deformation Mechanisms of a Hot Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-based Superalloy

Creep properties of the experimental superalloy were investigated in the temperature range 1073–1223 K and stress range 110–550 MPa. The observations of dislocation structures during different creep conditions reveal that in the high stress region, particle-shearing mechanisms including stacking fault formation and antiphase boundary creation are operative and in the low stress region, the dislocation climb mechanism is dominant. From the plot of minimum creep rate versus applied stress, a very low stress region with exponent n < 2, which is related to diffusional creep, is found. Based on the experimental results, a stress–temperature creep deformation mechanism map for the alloy is constructed. On the basis of particle hardening theories and various dislocation-creep theories, the dislocation-creep transitions in terms of internal stress are discussed and calculated threshold stresses of various creep deformation mechanisms indicates that the particle shearing is easier to operate than Orowan looping at high stresses, and general climb is easy to happen at low stresses.     

Microstructure-based multiscale modeling of elevated temperature deformation in aluminum alloys

A multiscale model for predicting elevated temperature deformation in Al–Mg alloys is presented. Constitutive models are generated from a theoretical methodology and used to investigate the effects of grain size on formability. Flow data are computed with a polycrystalline, microstructure-based model which accounts for grain boundary sliding, stress-induced diffusion, and dislocation creep. Favorable agreement is found between the computed flow data and elevated temperature tensile measurements. A creep constitutive model is then fit to the computed flow data and used in finite-element simulations of two simple gas pressure forming processes, where favorable results are observed. These results are fully consistent with gas pressure forming experiments, and suggest a greater role for constitutive models, derived largely from theoretical methodologies, in the design of Al alloys with enhanced elevated temperature formability. The methodology detailed herein provides a framework for incorporation of results from atomistic-scale models of dislocation creep and diffusion.     

AZ31镁合金蠕变初期的变形特征

通过蠕变曲线的测定和TEM的形貌观察,研究了AZ31镁合金在蠕变初期的变形特征及组织演化规律．结果表明,蠕变初期的变形特征是：大量形变产生的(α)位错在合金的基面和非基面滑移,(α c)位错在锥面滑移．其中(α)位错通过位错分解反应可由一非基面交滑移至另一非基面．随蠕变进行,高密度的形变位错发生动态回复,可进一步束集形成位错胞和位错墙．蠕变初始阶段,在应力的作用下,适当取向的晶体发生孪生,并作为一种附加的变形机制而改善合金的韧性．     

2214铝合金超塑性变形机制

温轧态２２１４铝合金在超塑性变形过程中，由于动态回复和动态再结晶的作用，使晶内位错密度在一定程度上保持平衡。超塑性变形的主要机制为晶界滑动；晶内位错滑移和扩散蠕变作为重要的协调机制，促进了晶界滑动的顺利进行。该合金的超塑性变形机制符合位错协调晶界滑动模型。     

Constitutive relations for determining the critical conditions for dynamic recrystallization behavior

A series mathematical model has been developed for the prediction of flow stress and microstructure evolution during the hot deformation of metals such as copper or austenitic steels with low stacking fault energies, involving features of both diffusional flow and dislocation motion. As the strain rate increases, multiple peaks on the stress-strain curve decrease. At a high strain rate, the stress rises to a single peak, while dynamic recrystallization causes an oscillatory behavior. At a low strain rate (when there is sufficient time for the recrystallizing grains to grow before they become saturated with high dislocation density with an increase in strain rate), the difference in stored stress between recrystallizing and old grains diminishes, resulting in reduced driving force for grain growth and rendering smaller grains in the alloy. The final average grain size at the steady stage (large strain) increases with a decrease in the strain rate. During large strain deformation, grain size reduction accompanying dislocation creep might be balanced by the grain growth at the border delimiting the ranges of realization (field boundary) of the dislocation-creep and diffusion-creep mechanisms.     

Constrained diffusional creep in UHV-produced copper thin films

The thermomechanical behavior of metallic thin films on stiff substrates is relevant for thin-film devices, but its mechanisms are not fully understood. In this investigation, the mechanical properties of pure Cu and Cu–1 at.% Al films on diffusion-barrier coated Si substrates were studied with the wafer-curvature technique. In ultra-pure films, which were sputtered and annealed under ultra-high vacuum conditions, characteristic stress relaxation at high temperatures was measured, which could be clearly attributed to diffusional creep. Good quantitative agreement with a recent model of diffusional creep constrained by a substrate was obtained. These features were absent in the Cu–Al alloy films, in which Al surface segregation and oxidation had produced a “self-passivating” effect, and in films produced in less clean environments. Based on these results, we propose a model of thin-film deformation based on dislocation glide and constrained diffusional creep.     

Anelasticity in austenitic stainless steel

Time-dependent anelastic deformation mechanisms arise in austenitic stainless steel when load is removed during a high-temperature creep test. This phenomenon is investigated by conducting creep tests, with intermittent load removal, on AISI Type 316H austenitic stainless steel at 550 and 650 °C, supported by in situ measurement of creep-induced intergranular residual strains by neutron diffraction. All the cyclic tests exhibit anelastic behaviour on unloading and develop substantially lower load-on creep strain rates, reduced ductility and longer rupture times than baseline steady-load creep tests at similar conditions. The mechanisms underlying the observed anelastic behaviour and changes in macroscopic creep properties are discussed with reference to the development of intergranular strains and dislocation behaviour.     

制备工艺对GH4169合金组织结构与蠕变行为的影响

通过对等温锻造和热连轧工艺制备的GH4169合金进行蠕变性能测试和组织形貌观察,研究制备工艺对GH4169合金组织结构及蠕变行为的影响.结果表明:在热连轧期间,合金发生孪晶变形和位错滑移;与等温锻造相比,热连轧合金中的高密度位错具有形变强化的作用,可提高合金的蠕变抗力.在蠕变期间,等温锻造合金仅发生孪晶变形,而热连轧合金的变形机制是孪晶和位错滑移,其中,合金在热连轧期间形成的高密度位错可诱发蠕变位错发生单取向或多取向滑移,可减缓应力集中,抑制或延缓裂纹在晶界处萌生是使该合金具有较长蠕变寿命的主要原因.蠕变后期,裂纹在与应力轴垂直的晶界处萌生,并沿晶界扩展、发生解理断裂是2种工艺制备合金的蠕变断裂机制.     

Creep behaviour of Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo: II. Mechanisms of deformation

Constant load creep tests are performed in Ti-6242(Si) alloy with a lath microstructure, at temperatures of 538 and 565 °C. A change in the stress exponent values from ˜1 at low stresses to between 5 and 7 at high stresses, is indicative of a change in creep mechanism. TEM analysis indicates that the deformation is dominated by a-type dislocations in the phase, with little evidence of dislocation activity in the β laths. At higher stress (310 MPa), the a-type dislocations are pinned frequently along their screw direction by tall jogs. A creep model is proposed based on the premise that movement of these jogged screw dislocations may control the creep rate. In contrast, at low stress (172 MPa), the a-type dislocations have long straight screw segments with no apparent pinning points. The near-edge segments are in climb configurations. The creep rates here are close to those predicted, based on Harper–Dorn creep, although the dislocation density is larger than that normally associated with this regime.     

Creep behavior and deformation mechanisms in a nanocluster strengthened ferritic steel

Mechanically alloyed, nanostructured ferritic steels represent a class of alloys that can display high resistance to radiation and creep deformation, which are derived from the presence of nanoclusters, precipitates and solute segregation to the grain boundaries. The creep responses for a 14YWT nanostructured ferritic steel were measured over a range of temperatures and stress levels. The stress exponent was observed to vary non-linearly with applied stress; stress exponents were found to decrease with decreasing stress approaching unity at low stress. Transmission electron microscopy studies clearly demonstrated that creep deformation proceeds by a dislocation glide within nanoscale grains and that glide dislocations are attracted to and pinned by nanoclusters. In light of these observations, a new model of the creep response, inspired by the Kocks-Argon-Ashby model, is developed to explain the low creep rates and small stress exponents that are exhibited by these alloys.     

TENSILE CREEP DEFORMATION AND DAMAGE BEHAVIOR IN A NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOY AT 900℃

The tensile creep deformation and damage evolution in a Ni-base superalloy at 900℃/170MPa were investigated. At the first creep stage, abnormal creep occured due to the resolution of fine particles, and the deformation initiated from grain boundary areas. It is evident that nearly all of the dislocations were in γ matrix channels in form of dislocation pairs and the dislocations were impeded at γ /γ‘ interfaces, thus the dislocation networks developed deformation. At the steady creep stage, impeded dislocations at γ/γ‘ interfaces climbed over γ‘ phases by diffusion-dominant mechanism. At the last creep stage, voids were formed around carbides at grain boundary which leaded to accumulated damage and caused creep rate accelerated. With the dislocation networks being broken, the voids connected and grew into micro-cracks gradually. Finally the cracks propagated along grain boundary area and resulted in failure.     

TENSILE CREEP DEFORMATION AND DAMAGE BEHAVIOR IN A NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOY AT 900℃

The tensile creep deformation and damage evolution in a Ni-base superalloy at 900℃/170MPa were investigated. At the first creep stage, abnormal creep occured due to the resolution of fine particles, and the deformation initiated from grain boundary areas. It is evident that nearly all of the dislocations were in γ matrix channels in form of dislocation pairs and the dislocations were impeded at γ/γ′ interfaces, thus the dislocation networks developed deformation. At the steady creep stage, impeded dislocations at γ /γ′ interfaces climbed over γ′ phases by diffusion-dominant mechanism.At the last creep stage, voids were formed around carbides at grain boundary which leaded to accumulated damage and caused creep rate accelerated. With the dislocation networks being broken, the voids connected and grew into micro-cracks gradually.Finally the cracks propagated along grain boundary area and resulted in failure.