Positron-annihilation spectroscopy of defects in metals: an assessment

Conference · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6436069

Siegel, R W

Positron annihilation spectroscopy (PAS) has made significant contributions to our knowledge regarding lattice defects in metals in two areas: (i) the determination of atomic defect properties, particularly those of monovacancies, and (ii) the monitoring and characterization of vacancy-like microstructure development during post-irradiation of post-quench annealing. The application of PAS to the study of defects in metals is selectively reviewed and critically assessed within the context of other available techniques for such investigations. Possibilities for using the positron as a localized probe of the structure of atomic defects are discussed. Finally, the present status and future potential of PAS as a tool for the study of defects in metals are considered relative to other available techniques. 92 references, 20 figures.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6436069
• Report Number(s): CONF-820434-16; ON: DE83007717
• Resource Relation: Conference: 6. international conference on positron annihilation, Arlington, TX, USA, 3 Apr 1982; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ALLOYS
CRYSTAL DEFECTS
METALS
POSITRONS
ANNIHILATION
USES
EVALUATED DATA
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
REVIEWS
SPECTROSCOPY
VACANCIES
ANTILEPTONS
ANTIMATTER
ANTIPARTICLES
BASIC INTERACTIONS
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
DATA
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERACTIONS
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
ELEMENTS
FERMIONS
INFORMATION
INTERACTIONS
LEPTONS
NUMERICAL DATA
POINT DEFECTS
RADIATION EFFECTS
360106* - Metals & Alloys- Radiation Effects