ISSN:
1573-2746
Keywords:
tungsten
;
grain growth
;
recrystallization
;
EBSP
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract This paper reports a study of recrystallization and grain growth in tungsten rod. Samples were deformed at elevated temperatures in compression and then annealed. The microstructure was examined by optical metallography, scanning electron microscopy, and electron backscattering diffraction patterns (EBSP) in the scanning electron microscope. The results showed that when the samples were deformed at a high crosshead speed at 1200, 1400, and 1600°C, the microstructure consisted of grains that had developed a high aspect ratio in the regions of the sample that had received the most deformation. When these samples were annealed, a more equiaxed structure was produced. Samples deformed at 1800°C developed very fine recrystallized grains during the mechanical testing. These remained during the anneal. When the crosshead speed was reduced, these fine grains could be observed even after testing at 1200°C. EBSP revealed little, if any, crystallographic texture in the recrystallized grain structure. These results are compared with previous work on tungsten rod to develop a more complete description of this process.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00200840
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