Ductile two-phase alloys: prediction of strengthening at high strains
When alloys containing two ductile phases are heavily deformed, composite-like microstructures develop and strengths well in excess of either of the phases in single-phase form may be exhibited as a result of microstructure/dislocation density effects. In this paper, a previously-published model for such strengthening is reviewed, and its application in a predictive capacity discussed. Flow stress vs fabrication strain data for the two components in single-phase from and for one two-phase alloy are necessary for this purpose. The model may then be applied to predict strength for any other two-phase alloy as a function of composition, fabrication strain, and interphase spacing. The approach is illustrated using existing data for several alloy systems. For Ag-Fe and Cu-Nb alloys (with very limited mutual solubility) strengths can be predicted within 15 to 20 pct of the experimental values over the entire range of strains and volume fractions for which data are available. In systems whre the potential for precipitation hardening exists (e.g., Cu-Fe) thermal history is important. When such hardening becomes a significant factor, the model cannot be used in its present form due to uncertainty over how to add the strengthening from this effect. Such hardening may, however, be useful in further improving the properties of these materials.
- Research Organization:
- Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton (USA). Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering
- OSTI ID:
- 5575995
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-185161/7/XAB
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Pub. in Metallurgical Transactions A, Vol. 18A, 1249-1256(Jul 1987)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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