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Title: Collapse of helium-filled voids in extreme deformation: Dislocation mechanisms

Journal Article · · Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing

The mechanisms responsible for the collapse of helium-filled bubbles during the passage of shock waves in monocrystalline copper are revealed. Both internal pressure (caused by pre-existing helium atoms) and bubble size are varied in molecular dynamics simulations to understand the atomistic scale deformation as they are subjected to shock compression at pressures of 48, 123, and 170 GPa, corresponding to particle velocities of 1.0, 2.0, and 2.5 km/s. Both empty and helium filled bubbles serve as dislocation sources, generating intense, localized plastic regions. There are distinct differences in the collapse of empty voids compared to He-filled bubbles, the former requiring less stress and generating a greater density of dislocations for a given shock strength. Additionally, a generalized model for dislocation emission is proposed, where the inclusion of shear stress generated by the helium bubble increases the critical stress to generate dislocations at the defect surface, demonstrating the change in plastic deformation.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001; NA0003842
OSTI ID:
1843178
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-21-22183
Journal Information:
Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing, Journal Name: Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing Vol. 839; ISSN 0921-5093
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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