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A molecular dynamics study of the {Sigma}11 <1{bar 1}0>/(113)(133) grain boundary in Al and Al-Cu

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OSTI ID:282800

We present results of molecular dynamics simulation studies of Cu segregation to the {Sigma}11{l_angle}1{bar 1}0{r_angle}/(113)(113) grain boundary (GB) in Al. Simulations were performed with EAM potentials for Al and Al-Cu. Results predict that Cu atoms tend to order along either side of the interface even in the pure symmetrical tilt boundary, forming alternating chains along the {l_angle}{bar 3}{bar 3}2{r_angle} direction. Nucleation of the chains is driven by a change in the local atomic level stress induced by the pre-existing Cu atoms at the GB.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
282800
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--123966; CONF-960401--68; ON: DE96012010
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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