Lattice imaging of precipitates in Al-Zn-Mg alloy

Author(s):  
C. K. Wu

The precipitation phenomenon in Al-Zn-Mg alloy is quite interesting and complicated and can be described in the following categories:(i) heterogeneous nucleation at grain boundaries;(ii) precipitate-free-zones (PFZ) adjacent to the grain boundaries;(iii) homogeneous nucleation of snherical G.P. zones, n' and n phases inside the grains. The spherical G.P. zones are coherent with the matrix, whereas the n' and n phases are incoherent. It is noticed that n' and n phases exhibit plate-like morpholoay with several orientation relationship with the matrix. The high resolution lattice imaging techninue of TEM is then applied to study precipitates in this alloy system. It reveals the characteristics of lattice structures of each phase and the orientation relationships with the matrix.

1958 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
S. Kohara ◽  
M. N. Parthasarathi ◽  
Paul A. Beck

AbstractIt has been suggested that the experimentally observed orientation dependence of the mobility of grain boundaries in f.c.c. metals may be related to the dependence of the rate of self diffusion in grain boundaries on the disorientation across the boundary. Later, this relative orientation effect on the rate of boundary diffusion and self diffusion was experimentally observed. It was shown by Hoffman and Turnbull that in bicrystals of silver misoricnted around (100) by 9° to 28°, self diffusion along the boundary (parallel to the common (100)) may be described in terms of a coefficient of self diffusion in individual grain boundary edge dislocation pipes, orders of magnitude larger than the coefficient of lattice self diffusion. It is significant that the coefficient of self diffusion in grain boundary dislocation pipes was found to be independent of the misorientation (i.e., of the density of edge dislocations in the boundary) at least up to 28°, suggesting that even a boundary of such a great misorientation may be considered as a network of dislocations, as far as self diffusion is concerned.In recent experiments the relative mobilities of boundaries in various orientations between a deformed (99.98% pure) aluminum single crystal and recrystallized grains growing in it in fairly well defined, lattice orientation relationships were compared. The matrix crystal was rolled to 80% R.A. on a (110) plane in a [112] direction, after which the strip still retained its initial orientation and the texture was very sharp. Recrystallized grains quite accurately oriented so as to have highest overall boundary mobility, i.e., corresponding to 40° rotations around the two 111 axes of the matrix grain lying in the rolling plane, were produced in large numbers by random nucleation on one side of the strip (rubbing one side with sandpaper and annealing). The re crystallized grains, that were at first growing in very large numbers and quite randomly but only in the thin surface layer highly deformed by abrasion (nucleation side), on annealing for 600 sec at 350°C grew across the whole thickness (0,010″) of the rolled single crystal. As a result of very selective growth, the recrystallized grains reaching the other side of the strip (growth side) showed a very sharp texture consisting of four components with the orientations described.


Author(s):  
V. Randle

The ‘texture between grains’, sometimes called mesotexture, refers to the distribution of geometry/crystallography at grain boundaries and grain junctions (edges). These parameters can be accessed from measurements of individual grain orientations, and the most efficient means of collecting such data is by electron back-scatter diffraction (EBSD) in a scanning electron microscope. The reason for studying the texture at grain boundaries and junctions, on an individual basis, is that the properties of these defects (e.g. energy, mobility, diffusivity, resistivity etc) is geometry-dependent. It is desirable to investigate the nature of this relationship and how improved grain boundary properties might be achieved.The following information can be obtained:1.Misorientation across grain boundaries, allowing them to be classified as low/high angle, and according to the coincident site lattice model.2.The orientation of the grain boundary surface (plane) itself with respect to the lattice of each neighbouring grain.3.Classification of grain junctions as I-lines (dislocation balance) or U-lines (dislocation imbalance).4.The connectivity between grain boundaries, or between the grain boundary/junction networks.


1994 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 431-434
Author(s):  
M. Minarovjech ◽  
M. Rybanský

AbstractThis paper deals with a possibility to use the ground-based method of observation in order to solve basic problems connected with the solar corona research. Namely:1.heating of the solar corona2.course of the global cycle in the corona3.rotation of the solar corona and development of active regions.There is stressed a possibility of high-time resolution of the coronal line photometer at Lomnický Peak coronal station, and use of the latter to obtain crucial observations.


1994 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 279-282
Author(s):  
A. Antalová

AbstractThe occurrence of LDE-type flares in the last three cycles has been investigated. The Fourier analysis spectrum was calculated for the time series of the LDE-type flare occurrence during the 20-th, the 21-st and the rising part of the 22-nd cycle. LDE-type flares (Long Duration Events in SXR) are associated with the interplanetary protons (SEP and STIP as well), energized coronal archs and radio type IV emission. Generally, in all the cycles considered, LDE-type flares mainly originated during a 6-year interval of the respective cycle (2 years before and 4 years after the sunspot cycle maximum). The following significant periodicities were found:• in the 20-th cycle: 1.4, 2.1, 2.9, 4.0, 10.7 and 54.2 of month,• in the 21-st cycle: 1.2, 1.6, 2.8, 4.9, 7.8 and 44.5 of month,• in the 22-nd cycle, till March 1992: 1.4, 1.8, 2.4, 7.2, 8.7, 11.8 and 29.1 of month,• in all interval (1969-1992):a)the longer periodicities: 232.1, 121.1 (the dominant at 10.1 of year), 80.7, 61.9 and 25.6 of month,b)the shorter periodicities: 4.7, 5.0, 6.8, 7.9, 9.1, 15.8 and 20.4 of month.Fourier analysis of the LDE-type flare index (FI) yields significant peaks at 2.3 - 2.9 months and 4.2 - 4.9 months. These short periodicities correspond remarkably in the all three last solar cycles. The larger periodicities are different in respective cycles.


1977 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 69-74

The discussion was separated into 3 different topics according to the separation made by the reviewer between the different periods of waves observed in the sun :1) global modes (long period oscillations) with predominantly radial harmonic motion.2) modes with large coherent - wave systems but not necessarily global excitation (300 s oscillation).3) locally excited - short period waves.


1979 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 357-372
Author(s):  
Z. Švestka

The following subjects were discussed:(1)Filament activation(2)Post-flare loops.(3)Surges and sprays.(4)Coronal transients.(5)Disk vs. limb observations.(6)Solar cycle variations of prominence occurrence.(7)Active prominences patrol service.Of all these items, (1) and (2) were discussed in most detail and we also pay most attention to them in this report. Items (3) and (4) did not bring anything new when compared with the earlier invited presentations given by RUST and ZIRIN and therefore, we omit them.


Author(s):  
H.P. Rohr

Today, in image analysis the broadest possible rationalization and economization have become desirable. Basically, there are two approaches for image analysis: The image analysis through the so-called scanning methods which are usually performed without the human eye and the systems of optical semiautomatic analysis completely relying on the human eye.The new MOP AM 01 opto-manual system (fig.) represents one of the very promising approaches in this field. The instrument consists of an electronic counting and storing unit, which incorporates a microprocessor and a keyboard for choice of measuring parameters, well designed for easy use.Using the MOP AM 01 there are three possibilities of image analysis:the manual point counting,the opto-manual point counting andthe measurement of absolute areas and/or length (size distribution analysis included).To determine a point density for the calculation of the corresponding volume density the intercepts lying within the structure are scanned with the light pen.


Author(s):  
D. R. Clarke ◽  
G. Thomas

Grain boundaries have long held a special significance to ceramicists. In part, this has been because it has been impossible until now to actually observe the boundaries themselves. Just as important, however, is the fact that the grain boundaries and their environs have a determing influence on both the mechanisms by which powder compaction occurs during fabrication, and on the overall mechanical properties of the material. One area where the grain boundary plays a particularly important role is in the high temperature strength of hot-pressed ceramics. This is a subject of current interest as extensive efforts are being made to develop ceramics, such as silicon nitride alloys, for high temperature structural applications. In this presentation we describe how the techniques of lattice fringe imaging have made it possible to study the grain boundaries in a number of refractory ceramics, and illustrate some of the findings.


Author(s):  
F. I. Grace ◽  
L. E. Murr

During the course of electron transmission investigations of the deformation structures associated with shock-loaded thin foil specimens of 70/30 brass, it was observed that in a number of instances preferential etching occurred along grain boundaries; and that the degree of etching appeared to depend upon the various experimental conditions prevailing during electropolishing. These included the electrolyte composition, the average current density, and the temperature in the vicinity of the specimen. In the specific case of 70/30 brass shock-loaded at pressures in the range 200-400 kilobars, the predominant mode of deformation was observed to be twin-type faults which in several cases exhibited preferential etching similar to that observed along grain boundaries. A novel feature of this particular phenomenon was that in certain cases, especially for twins located in the vicinity of the specimen edge, the etching or preferential electropolishing literally isolated these structures from the matrix.


Author(s):  
V. R. Matricardi ◽  
G. G. Hausner ◽  
D. F. Parsons

In order to observe room temperature hydrated specimens in an electron microscope, the following conditions should be satisfied: The specimen should be surrounded by water vapor as close as possible to the equilibrium vapor pressure corresponding to the temperature of the specimen.The specimen grid should be inserted, focused and photo graphed in the shortest possible time in order to minimize dehydration.The full area of the specimen grid should be visible in order to minimize the number of changes of specimen required.There should be no pressure gradient across the grid so that specimens can be straddled across holes.Leakage of water vapor to the column should be minimized.


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