Mechanistic origins of stochastic rupture in metals
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
The classic models for ductile fracture of metals were based on experimental observations dating back to the 1950’s. Using advanced microscopy techniques and modeling algorithms that have been developed over the past several decades, it is possible now to examine the micro- and nano-scale mechanisms of ductile rupture in more detail. This new information enables a revised understanding of the ductile rupture process under quasi-static room temperature conditions in ductile pure metals and alloys containing hard particles. While ductile rupture has traditionally been viewed through the lens of nucleation-growth-and-coalescence, a new taxonomy is proposed involving the competition or cooperation of up to seven distinct rupture mechanisms. Generally, void nucleation via vacancy condensation is not rate limiting, but is extensive within localized shear bands of intense deformation. Instead, the controlling process appears to be the development of intense local dislocation activity which enables void growth via dislocation absorption.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); National Science Foundation (NSF)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1599551
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2019-13016; 681129
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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