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Ramp compression of tantalum to 330 GPa

Journal Article · · High Pressure Research

We report on the stress–density and rate-dependent response for Ta, ramp compressed to 330 Pa with strain rates up to 5 x 108 s-1. We employ temporally shaped laser drives to compress Ta stepped foils over several to tens of nanoseconds. Lagrangian wave-profile analysis reveals a stress–density relationship which falls below the Hugoniot, above the hydrostat, and is consistent with ramp-compression experiments at lower strain rates. We also report on the peak elastic stress prior to plastic deformation as a function of strain rate for laser-driven ramp and shock-compression data spanning the 1–50 × 107 s-1 strain-rate range. When combined with previously published lower strain data (101–107 s-1), we observe a change in rate dependence, suggesting a transition from thermally activated to defect-limited (phonon drag) dislocation motion occurring at a strain rate of about 105 s-1.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1809146
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL--644953; 764683
Journal Information:
High Pressure Research, Journal Name: High Pressure Research Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 35; ISSN 0895-7959
Publisher:
Taylor & FrancisCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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