A simple mechanical model for grain boundary sliding in nanocrystalline metals

E. N. Borodin*, A. E. Mayer

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    Abstract

    In this paper we consider grain boundary sliding as a dominant mechanism of plasticity in nanocrystalline metals. A mechanical model for barrier resistance to sliding has been proposed. Characteristic time of plastic relaxation due to grain boundary sliding has been estimated based on molecular dynamics simulation data. At quasi-static deformation yield strength is determined by barrier resistance, and the predicted threshold stresses are in good agreement with experimental data.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)245-248
    Number of pages4
    JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A
    Volume532
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2012

    Keywords

    • Grain boundaries
    • Grain boundary sliding
    • Nanostructured materials
    • Plasticity

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