Abstract
We investigate the tensile properties, strain rate sensitivity, and activation volume of nanostructured Ti prepared by equal channel angular pressing plus a series of thermal treatment. Simultaneous enhancement of strength and tensile ductility is achieved. The strain rate sensitivity is found to decrease with decreasing grain sizes (~150-450. nm). A new Hall-petch relationship is presented and discussed. The analyses on the internal friction peaks at around -70 °C suggest that twins could play the primary role for the strain hardening of the annealed nanostructured Ti, consistent with the miniscule activation volumes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 141-147 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering A |
Volume | 573 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- Activation volume
- Hall-petch relationship
- Internal friction
- Nanostructured Ti
- Strain rate sensitivity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering