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Recrystallization Studies of High Purity Aluminum Single Crystals

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

Robert A. McCune
Affiliation:
Denver Research Institute, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
H. P. Leighly Jr.
Affiliation:
Denver Research Institute, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
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Abstract

The two basic recrystallization theories, that of oriented growth and tliat of oriented nucleation, have been reviewed in light of data obtained from growth of single grains into strained single crystals of high purity (99.99%) aluminum. It appears that a compromise of these two theories would best explain the results obtained under this investigation. Basically, the proposed theory states that a stress is developed between coherent embryo nuclei and the strained matrix crystal. The relative orientation of the embryo nucleus and the matrix coupled with the residual stress in the strained matrix crystal will determine the magnitude of the stress between the embryo arid the matrix. When this stress is of sufficient magnitude, the coherent bonds between the embryo and the matrix will rupture and the embryo will become a nucleus which can then grow and consume the matrix.

Competing with this process is the phenomenon known as polygonization. Partial relief of the residual stress in the sprained crystal takes place as polygonization occurs. This partial stress relief is often sufficient to prevent the formation of nuclei and the occurrence of subsequent recrystallization.

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Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1958

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