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Thermally activated step motion observed by HREM at a (113) symmetric tilt grain boundary in Al.

Journal Article · · Philos. Mag. Lett.
Grain-boundary migration is demonstrated to proceed by lateral propagation of a small step in a (113), [110] symmetric Al tilt grain-boundary. In-situ high-resolution (transmission) electron microscopy (HREM) at 523K allowed the study of atomic-scale detail at video rates during the migration process. The grain-boundary translational states on both sides of the step are identical, which leads to a step dislocation. This defect can move laterally by a combination of climb and glide. Dynamic HREM images indicate considerable atomic agitation within the dislocation core. A detailed temporal analysis of the step movements shows small random displacements of the dislocation core.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
949690
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-43329
Journal Information:
Philos. Mag. Lett., Journal Name: Philos. Mag. Lett. Journal Issue: 11 ; Nov. 2002 Vol. 82; ISSN 0950-0839; ISSN PMLEEG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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