Multiscale in situ deformation experiments: A sequential process from strain localization to failure in a laminated Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Motomichi Koyama, Keita Yamanouchi, Qinghua Wang, Shien Ri, Yoshihisa Tanaka, Yasuaki Hamano, Shigeto Yamasaki, Masatoshi Mitsuhara, Masataka Ohkubo, Hiroshi Noguchi, Kaneaki Tsuzaki

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Abstract

The microscopic factors causing tensile failure of an α/β laminated Ti-6Al-4V alloy were investigated through in situ scanning electron microscopy and sampling moiré at an ambient temperature. Specifically, multiscale in situ microscopic observations were conducted to extract the most crucial factor of the failure. Slip localization in the vicinity of an intergranular α-sheet was clarified to be the primary factor that causes failure of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. In addition, no relationship between interfacial strain localization and macroscopic shear localization at 45 degrees against the tensile direction was observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)217-225
Number of pages9
JournalMaterials Characterization
Volume128
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jun 1

Keywords

  • Dual phase
  • In situ
  • Lamella
  • Sampling moiré
  • Strain localization
  • Titanium

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