Grain boundary phenomena in an ultrafine-grained Al-Zn alloy with improved mechanical behavior for micro-devices. / Chinh, N.Q.; Valiev, R.Z.; Sauvage, X.; Varga, G.; Havancsák, K.; Kawasaki, M.; Straumal, B.B.; Langdon, T.G.
In: Advanced Engineering Materials, No. 8, 2014, p. 1000-1009.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Grain boundary phenomena in an ultrafine-grained Al-Zn alloy with improved mechanical behavior for micro-devices
AU - Chinh, N.Q.
AU - Valiev, R.Z.
AU - Sauvage, X.
AU - Varga, G.
AU - Havancsák, K.
AU - Kawasaki, M.
AU - Straumal, B.B.
AU - Langdon, T.G.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - The microstructural and mechanical properties of an ultrafine-grained (UFG) Al-Zn alloy processed by high-pressure torsion (HPT) are investigated using depth-sensing indentations, focused ion beam, scanning electron microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the microstructure and the effects of grain boundaries at room temperature. The experiments show the formation of Zn-rich layers at the Al/Al grain boundaries that enhance the role of grain boundary sliding leading to unique plastic behavior in this UFG material. The occurrence of significant grain boundary sliding at room temperature is demonstrated by deforming micro-pillars. Our results illustrate a potential for using UFG materials as advanced functional materials in electronic micro-devices. High-pressure torsion is used to produce an ultrafine-grained structure in an Al-30% Zn alloy and the mechanical behavior is investigated using various techniques. We show that Zn-rich layers form at the Al/Al grain boundaries
AB - The microstructural and mechanical properties of an ultrafine-grained (UFG) Al-Zn alloy processed by high-pressure torsion (HPT) are investigated using depth-sensing indentations, focused ion beam, scanning electron microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the microstructure and the effects of grain boundaries at room temperature. The experiments show the formation of Zn-rich layers at the Al/Al grain boundaries that enhance the role of grain boundary sliding leading to unique plastic behavior in this UFG material. The occurrence of significant grain boundary sliding at room temperature is demonstrated by deforming micro-pillars. Our results illustrate a potential for using UFG materials as advanced functional materials in electronic micro-devices. High-pressure torsion is used to produce an ultrafine-grained structure in an Al-30% Zn alloy and the mechanical behavior is investigated using various techniques. We show that Zn-rich layers form at the Al/Al grain boundaries
U2 - 10.1002/adem.201300450
DO - 10.1002/adem.201300450
M3 - Article
SP - 1000
EP - 1009
JO - Advanced Engineering Materials
JF - Advanced Engineering Materials
SN - 1438-1656
IS - 8
ER -
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