On the elastic stiffness of grain boundaries

Tong‐Yi ‐Y Zhang*, J. E. Hack

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Abstract

The elastic softening of grain boundaries is evaluated from the starting point of grain boundary energy. Several examples are given to illustrate the relationship between boundary energy and the extent of softening. In general, a high grain boundary energy is associated with a large excess atomic volume in the boundary region. The consequent reduction in grain boundary stiffness can represent a significant fraction of that observed in bulk crystals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-443
Number of pages7
JournalPhysica Status Solidi (A) Applied Research
Volume131
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 1992
Externally publishedYes

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